Advazorb Silfix
Hydrophilic foam dressing with soft silicone wound contact layer
Product Description
Advazorb Silfix and Advazorb Silfix Lite combine the excellent fluid handling capabilities of Advazorb with a layer of atraumatic soft silicone adhesive.
The soft silicone adhesive ensures that the dressing does not stick to the wet surface of a wound bed or cause trauma to delicate new tissue upon dressing removal. This is particularly suited to those patients with friable or delicate skin.
The soft silicone adhesive ensures that the dressing does not stick to the wet surface of a wound bed or cause trauma to delicate new tissue upon dressing removal. This is particularly suited to those patients with friable or delicate skin.
Use
Remove clear liners and apply pink side up to the wound ensuring the dressing covers the entire wound area and a minimum overlap of 2cm around the edges of the wound. Secure in place with tape, appropriate bandage or secondary dressing.
Top tip
The silicone layer on Advazorb Silfix enables the dressing to be placed onto the patient whilst a secondary dressing or bandage is applied for retention. This allows the dressing to be applied by a single health care professional.
Top tip
The silicone layer on Advazorb Silfix enables the dressing to be placed onto the patient whilst a secondary dressing or bandage is applied for retention. This allows the dressing to be applied by a single health care professional.
Use
Remove clear liners and apply pink side up to the wound ensuring the dressing covers the entire wound area and a minimum overlap of 2cm around the edges of the wound. Secure in place with tape, appropriate bandage or secondary dressing.
Top tip
The silicone layer on Advazorb Silfix enables the dressing to be placed onto the patient whilst a secondary dressing or bandage is applied for retention. This allows the dressing to be applied by a single health care professional.
Top tip
The silicone layer on Advazorb Silfix enables the dressing to be placed onto the patient whilst a secondary dressing or bandage is applied for retention. This allows the dressing to be applied by a single health care professional.
Indications
Suitable for acute and chronic wounds including: cuts and abrasions, superficial burns, surgical wounds, leg ulcers, pressure ulcers and diabetic ulcers
Contra-indications
Arterial bleeds, heavily bleeding wounds and vascular fungating tumours
Ordering
| Product | Size | Stock Code | Pack Size | HCPCS Code |
Advazorb Silfix | Size: 3in x 3in | Stock Code: CR4177 | Pack Size: 10 | HCPCS Code: A6209 |
Advazorb Silfix | Size: 3.9in x 3.9in | Stock Code: CR4178 | Pack Size: 10 | HCPCS Code: A6209 |
Advazorb Silfix | Size: 4.9in x 4.9in | Stock Code: CR4179 | Pack Size: 10 | HCPCS Code: A6210 |
Advazorb Silfix | Size: 5.9in x 5.9in | Stock Code: CR4180 | Pack Size: 10 | HCPCS Code: A6210 |
Advazorb Silfix | Size: 3.9in x 7.9in | Stock Code: CR4181 | Pack Size: 10 | HCPCS Code: A6210 |
Advazorb Silfix | Size: 7.9in x 7.9in | Stock Code: CR4182 | Pack Size: 10 | HCPCS Code: A6211 |
Advazorb Silfix Lite | Size: 3in x 3in | Stock Code: CR4185 | Pack Size: 10 | HCPCS Code: A6209 |
Advazorb Silfix Lite | Size: 3.9in x 3.9in | Stock Code: CR4186 | Pack Size: 10 | HCPCS Code: A6209 |
Advazorb Silfix Lite | Size: 4.9in x 4.9in | Stock Code: CR4187 | Pack Size: 10 | HCPCS Code: A6210 |
Advazorb Silfix Lite | Size: 5.9in x 5.9in | Stock Code: CR4188 | Pack Size: 10 | HCPCS Code: A6210 |
Advazorb Silfix Lite | Size: 3.9in x 7.9in | Stock Code: CR4189 | Pack Size: 10 | HCPCS Code: A6210 |
Advazorb Silfix Lite | Size: 7.9in x 7.9in | Stock Code: CR4204 | Pack Size: 10 | HCPCS Code: A6211 |
Literature
Clinical evidence
- Advazorb foam range: Providing clinical performance and cost-effectivness - Leanne Cook
- Advazorb supplement: Strong performance, low price
- Evaluation of a hydrophilic foam dressing with soft silicone wound contact layer & border... Diane Heasley
- Evaluation of a hydrophilic foam dressing with soft silicone wound contact layer... Diane Heasley
- Evaluation of a hydrophilic foam with a silicone contact layer vs a traditional foam dressing in the expedience of arterial wound healing
- Evaluation of efficacy & cost savings in the debridement of diabetic ulcers...Diane Heasley
- Managing wound pain in patients with burns using soft silicone dressings - Jacky Edwards
- The use of Advazorb on a highly exudating ulcerated toe - Leanne Cook
- The use of Advazorb on a lower leg ulcer - Leanne Cook
- The use of Advazorb Silfix on a Leg Ulcer - Leanne Cook
FAQ
- 1. Is Advazorb Border shower proof?
- The backing is waterproof. However due to the hydrophobic nature of silicone if water does come between the skin and the contact layer then adherence will be lost. In an average shower it is showerproof, however in a power shower or for a longer period than normal it may not be.
- 2. Is there strike through?
- No. The backing is waterproof, low friction and prevents strike through.
- 3. Which direction does it wick?
- Wicking is vertical and lateral, ensuring maximum use of all the foam in the dressing.
- 4. Why would I use Advazorb Border instead of Advazorb Silfix?
- Advazorb Silfix is ideal for wounds with fragile skin that require a degree of compression/ secondary fixation. Advazorb Border is ideal for hard to dress wounds where secondary fixation isn't possible/ required.
- 5. Why are the holes on Advazorb Border so big?
- As Advazorb Border doesn't require secondary fixation, and subsequently there isn't additional pressure to enhance the hydrophilic nature of the foam, the larger holes offer a greater surface area of exposed foam enabling the smooth passage of exudate into the dressing.
- 6. Is Advazorb Areola available in more than one size?
- Advazorb Areola is available in one universal size. The average areola is 3 to 4cm in diameter and Advazorb Areola has been designed to fit almost all areolas. The central nipple hole has fenestrated edges to fit most nipples without applying pressure to the tissue and to prevent nipple flattening.
