Smith&Nephew Primapore Post-Operative Dressing, Per Box by smith&nephew

PRIMAPORE is a conformable adhesive dressing consisting of a breathable non-woven top layer and a low-adherent absorbent pad.

PRIMAPORE adhesive wound dressings have been designed to benefit both the patient and the user. The dressing is very soft and conformable making it comfortable to wear whilst at the same time protecting the wound from further trauma.

Features and Benefits

• Conformable Dressing for All Wound Sites
• Soft and Comfortable
• Flexible Dressing
• Non-Woven Layer, Non-Restrictive to Body Movement
• Highly Absorbent
• Minimizes Fluid Strikethrough
• Low Adherent Contact Layer
• Minimizes Disruption and Trauma to the Underlying Tissue Upon Removal
• Reduces Risk of Pain During Dressing Changes
• Reduces Risk of Dressing Lifting or Snagging
• Rounded Corners Help Keep Dressing in Place
• Spilt Protecting Paper for Easy Application
• Easy Open Packaging
• Low Allergy
• Soft Breathable Cover

Advantages

• Affordable
• Easy to Use
• Non-woven dressing
• Low allergy adhesive
• Highly absorbent pad
• Low-adherent pad
• Supports patients with sensitive skin
• Aseptic dressing

Disadvantages

• Low adherent dressing requiring careful removal
• Skin maceration
• Not suitable for high exudating wounds
• If wound fluid dries, dressing may adhere to the wound