ALLEVYN^◊ Ag Heel Hydrocellular Foam Dressing - For heels, crevices, and other difficult-to-fit or protruding areas requiring form fitting padded protection.

ALLEVYN^◊ Ag Hydrocellular Foam Dressing is indicated for exudate absorption and the management of partial to full thickness wounds.  Some typical wounds are:

• Ulcers (venous, arterial, diabetic)
• Pressure Sores
• Donor Sites
• Surgical Incisions
• Surgical Excisions
• Burns (1st and 2nd degree)

Creation and maintenance of a moist wound environment.  Moist wound environments have been established as optimal environments for the management of the wound.

Provides physical separation between the wound and external environments to assist in preventing bacterial contamination of the wound.

• For external use only
• ALLEVYN^◊ Ag Heel is not compatible with oxidizing agents (e.g. EUSOL) or hydrogen peroxide, as these can break down the absorbent polyurethane component of the dressing
• ALLEVYN^◊ Ag Heel dressings are not intended to provide treatment for infected wounds.
• ALLEVYN^◊ Ag Heel may be used on infected wounds being managed in accordance with institutional clinical protocols for infection abatement as an adjunct to the standard treatment regimen to provide a barrier to bacterial penetration.
• ALLEVYN^◊ Ag Heel may not be compatible with topical anti-microbials
• Reddening of the skin around the wound may be observed.  This may be related to irritation of fragile skin or wound exudates remaining in contact with normal skin for prolonged periods of time. If reddening or sensitization occur, discontinue use.
• Avoid contact with electrodes or conductive gels during electronic measurements e.g. EEG and ECG.
• When ALLEVYN^◊ Ag Heel is used on a patient during MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) examination some warming may be experienced
• ALLEVYN^◊ Ag Heel is not compatible with oil based products such as petrolatum.
• ALLEVYN^◊ Ag Heel is not suitable for use on cavity wounds but may be used over cavity wounds as a secondary dressing.
• As with all products containing silver sulfadiazine the following precautions  should be noted, especially when covering a large surface area with the dressing,
  1. Use caution in patients with significant hepatic or renal impairment,
  2. Use caution in individuals known to have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency,
  3. Effects of systemically administered drugs may be altered. This can especially apply to oral hypoglycaemic agents and to phenytoin.  In the case of these drugs, it is recommended that blood levels should be monitored as their effect can be potentiated.
• ALLEVYN^◊ Ag Heel must not be used for pressure relief independently of pressure relieving devices.

• Do not use on patients known to be hypersensitive to silver sulfadiazine, silver or to any sulphonamides.
• As sulphonamides are known to cause kernicterus, ALLEVYN Ag Heel should not be used on females who are at, or near term pregnancy orlactating, on premature infants or on newborn infants during the first months of life.

• One piece shaped construction
• Optimal exudate management
• Easy to use with a wear time up to 7 days
• Breathable top film
• Highly absorbent hydrocellular foam layer
• Non-adherent wound contact layer
• Non-adhesive
• Waterproof outer film layer

• Reduces risk of excess fluid at the wound site, excess wound fluid is transpired away more quickly.
• Promotes rapid wound closure, reduced risk of maceration, less potential for leakage and odor, longer wear-time.
• Product is easy to apply, can be removed in one piece.
• Offers an all-in-one solution -no need for secondary retention.
• Provides a convenient, efficient, cost effective solution for wound management.
• Top film switches to become more breathable in the presence of fluid.
• Waterproof
• Conformable and comfortable.
• Provides absorption capacity for up to 7 days.
• Prevents healing tissue from growing into the dressing minimizing pain on removal.
• Maintains a moist wound interface.
• Protects from leakage.
• Designed to gently fit around the back of the foot.

Product #	Size	Pcs/Pkg	Pkgs/Case	HCPCS Code
66800115	Heel	5	6	-