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ALLEVYN™ COMPRESSION

Polyurethane Dressing

ALLEVYN^◊, The No.1 foam dressing

The ALLEVYN Range

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ALLEVYN^◊ Product Range

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The ALLEVYN^◊ range caters for all wound shapes, sites and levels of exudate.

Description

ALLEVYN^◊ Compression dressings contain a highly absorbent material embedded in a self-adherent polyurethane matrix. The dressing is covered with a waterproof polyurethane film which is permeable to oxygen and water vapor and is bacteriaproof. ALLEVYN^◊ Compression dressings employ all the proven benefits of a moist wound environment without any breakdown of the dressing caused by contact with exudate.

Features

Non-adherent to wound surface
Highly-Absorbent
Maintains absorption under compression
Promotes and maintains moist wound environment
Easy to use

Benefits

Non-adherent to wound
ALLEVYN^◊ Compression dressings are slightly adherent. They adhere well to dry, intact skin, but will not adhere to the wound surface. The dressing shows a slight adherence to dry skin, which will hold the dressing in place while the compression bandage is applied. The adhesion is so slight that sensitive skin is not damaged.

Highly-absorbent
ALLEVYN^◊ Compression has a high absorption capacity and an ability to lock in exudates. This capacity results from the structure of highly absorbent material embedded in a polyurethane matrix.

Maintains absorption under compression
ALLEVYN^◊ Compression is ideal for use in compression therapy as the polyurethane structure locks in and hold up to 99% of the exudates to help reduce the risk of maceration.

Promotes and maintains moist wound environment
The outer layer used on ALLEVYN^◊ Compression is a breathable film layer. This allows the formation and maintenance of a moist wound healing environment at the wound surface, preventing eschar formation. The film is also waterproof and bacteriaproof.

Easy to use
ALLEVYN^◊ Compression dressings absorb exudates and ensure minimal mess at dressing changes. Dressing changes are therefore easier for the caregiver and less traumatic for the patient; wound irrigation can be kept to a minimum. The progression of exudates is visible through the opaque dressing.

Indications

ALLEVYN^◊ Compression can be used for the treatment and management of moderately to highly exuding wounds surrounded by sensitive skin such as ulcers (venous, arterial, diabetic), pressure sores and 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.

Precautions

Do not soak in oxidizing agents, such as hypochlorite or peroxide solutions.
ALLEVYN^◊ Compression is not indicated for use on third degree burns, or on wounds with exposed muscle, bone or tendon.

Ordering Codes / Reimbursement Information

Usual Allowable Amount: Up to 3 per week; up to 1 per day (filler).

Specific Coverage Criteria: Covered when used on full-thickness wounds with moderate to heavy exudate; sheets are covered as both primary and secondary dressings.

Product #	Size	Pcs/Pkg	Pkgs/Case	HCPCS Code
66047581	2 x 2-3/8	10	10	A6209
66047583	4 x 4	5	20	A6209
66047584	6 x 8	3	16	A6210