Product Description:

Vitále® Foam Dressings are highly absorbent and provide an ideal moist environment for healing. They are soft and flexible dressings that are very comfortable on fragile skin, and have a long wear time of up to seven days. These dressings are indicated for the treatment of moderate to heavy exudating wounds, and assist in protecting the wound, preventing bacterial contamination and maceration.

There are two layers, an absorbent foam that absorbs and retains exudates, and a waterproof yet vapor permeable film to provide protection (except 20463). The adhesive versions have a waterproof film border with non-allergenic adhesive to adhere the dressing in place. The breathable film also allows excess gases to escape to allow moisture absorption. On style 20463 there is no waterproof film backing. Vitále Foam Dressings are sterilized by radiation must not be resterilized.

Indications: Vitále Foam Dressings are for single use only and can be used for the treatment of the following wounds:

• Pressure Ulcers
• Deep & Superficial Wounds
• Arterial Ulcers
• Moderate to Heavy Exudating Wounds
• Venous Ulcers
• Diabetic Ulcers
• Skin donor sites
• Second Degree Burns

Precautions: Do not use with sodium hypochiorite or hydrogen peroxide solutions.

Side Effects/Interactions: None have been observed to date.

Storage: Vitále Foam Dressings should be stored in a cool & dry area. The products are sterile unless the package is opened or damaged.

Application:

1. Clean and rinse the wound in the usual manner.

2. Remove the release paper (on adhesive dressings) exposing the patient contact layer, using sterile technique.

3. Place the Vitále Foam Dressing on the moist wound. The foam contact layer should cover the wound bed. If the adhesive version is used, the border should be adhered to peri-wound tissue. Do not stretch the dressing while applying.

4. Cover Non-Adhesive Dressings appropriately.

5. Change dressing as directed, when the foam is saturated, or at least every 7 days.