Designed for people with sensitive or fragile skin.
Key Features and Benefits
Triple Action Technology
ALLEVYN GENTLE BORDER LITE is made using triple action technology to maintain the optimal balance in fluid for moist wound healing.1
Foam Core
The ALLEVYN GENTLE BORDER LITE dressing contains a 2mm foam core to ensure excellent flexibility.2
Moulds To Body Contours
The thinner foam core allows ALLEVYN GENTLE BORDER LITE to mould to the patients body, even around awkward areas, for a comfortable fit. 2
Waterproof
ALLEVYN GENTLE BORDER LITE dressings are waterproof, allowing patients to shower with the dressing in place. 3
Bacterial Barrier
The ALLEVYN GENTLE BORDER LITE dressing contains a bacterial barrier to protect the wound from external contaminants and prevent infection. 4
Easy To Apply
ALLEVYN GENTLE BORDER LITE maintains adhesion even when the dressing is lifted and re-positioned. It may also be worn for up to 7 days. 5
Reference Materials and Videos
REFERENCES
1. J. Stephen-Haynes AMG. Clinical evaluation of Allevyn Gentle Border Lite within one health trust. British Journal of Nursing. 2011;20(20):36-42.
2. J. Stephen-Haynes AMG. Clinical evaluation of Allevyn Gentle Border Lite within one health trust. British Journal of Nursing. 2011;20(20):36-42.
3. Smith+Nephew 2010.ALLEVYN Gentle Border Lite Dressing Physical Properties. Internal Report. DS/10/100/R1.
4. Smith+Nephew 2010.Bacterial Barrier Testing (wet-wet) on samples of Allevyn Gentle and Allevyn Gentle Border dressing with a 7 day test duration against S. marcescens. Internal Report. DOF 1010016.
5. Smith+Nephew 2017. An open, prospective, randomised, comparative volunteer trial to compare the performance of silicone adhesive dressings. Internal Report. GCMA-DOF-10.

