Description
This Avelle Negative Wound Therapy Dressing is the first to combine negative pressure therapy with Hydrofiber® Technology. Its canister-less system is easy to use, small and portable, and offers a quiet, discreet option. The disposable pump has a 30-day lifetime and allows for flexibility in different care settings. Patients can resume normal life with the support of this dressing.
SKU: SQU 421553
Product Features
Avelle™ Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System Features:
- Gentle silicone adhesive border1,* secures the dressing in place.
- Stitch-bonded Hydrofiber® wound contact layer gels on contact with wound fluid and is designed to maintain dressing integrity on removal.1,*
- Hydrofiber® core gels on contact with wound fluid locking in exudate and the bacteria it contains.2-4,*
- Channels in the Hydrofiber® core are designed to allow fluid to move throughout the dressing ensuring exudate is locked away.1,*
- Foam layer is designed to aid distribution of negative pressure across the dressing.1,*
- Film layer provides a bacterial and viral barrier, is showerproof, and permits evaporation of exudate aiding overall fluid handling.1,*
*As demonstrated in vitro.
†Battery change may be required during pump lifetime.
References:
1. Assessment of the In vitro Properties Avelle™ Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Dressing. WHRI4520 MS128. Data on file. 2015. Convatec Inc.
2. Waring MJ, Parsons D. Physico-chemical characterisation of carboxymethylated spun cellulose fibres. Biomaterials. 2001;22:903-912.
3. Walker M, Hobot JA, Newman GR, Bowler PG. Scanning electron microscopic examination of bacterial immobilisation in a carboxymethylcellulose (AQUACEL®) and alginate dressings. Biomaterials. 2003;24(5):883-890.
4. HFM-2015/017. Data on file. 2015. Convatec Inc.
