Redefining Foam
Redefining superior performance*1
HCPs from across the globe have told us what they need from a foam dressing2:
Introducing ConvaFoam®
ConvaFoam® redefines foam dressings by combining proven technologies, including our heritage AQUACEL® Hydrofiber® Technology, to deliver superior exudate management performance and effective pressure injury prevention ability.2,3
No other preventable event occurs as frequently as pressure injuries6, with 2.5 million cases per year.6
ConvaFoam® protects intact skin from pressure injury when used as part of a protocol of care. Ɨ3,7,8,9
- ConvaFoam® manages the skin’s microclimateƗ3
- Designed to control moisture and help to reduce pressure related injuries when used as part of a protocol of careƗ3,10
- Designed to be repositionable upon applicationƗ4
Redefined for your needs – and those of your patients
ConvaFoam™ is designed to address your needs and those of your patients and can be used on an extensive range of wound types.
Absorption
Superior*1 absorption, retention and fluid handling – for superior*1 exudate management
Adhesion
Superior*1, skin-friendly adhesive strength that maximises wear time2
Easy removal
Minimises pain on removal, increasing patient comfort4
Longer wear time
7-day wear time1 reduces the number of dressing changes, optimising healthcare resources3
References:
* vs selected dressings tested in vitro for absorption, retention, fluid handling and adhesion.
- WHRI9478 MS186_DHF1093 ConvaFoam Superiority Report Testing between May 2021 – June 2022.
- Kantar, Health Division 1st March 2021 Ref: 260415119
- WHRI8050 MS172 Adhesion Characteristics of ConvaFoam.
- Wounds UK Best Practice Statement. Effective exudate management. London: Wounds UK, 2013. Available to download from: www.wounds-uk.com
- WHRI8196 MS176 ConvaFoam Pore Size
- WHRI8051 MS173 In-vitro Performance Characteristics of ConvaFoam
- Hoekstra MJ, Hermans MH, Richters CD, Dutrieux RP. A histological comparison of acute inflammatory responses with a hydrofibre or tulle gauze dressing. J Wound Care. 2002;11(3):113‐117.
- Coutts P, Sibbald RG. The effect of a silver-containing Hydrofiber dressing on superficial wound bed and bacterial balance of chronic wounds. Int Wound J. 2005;2(4):348-356
- Walker M, Hobot JA, Newman GR, Bowler PG. Scanning electron microscopic examination of bacterial immobilisation in a carboxymethyl cellulose (AQUACEL®) and alginate dressings. Biomaterials. 2003;24(5):883‐890.
- Caruso DM, Foster KN, Blome‐Eberwein SA, et al. Randomized clinical study of Hydrofiber® dressing with silver or silver sulfadiazine in the management of partial thickness burns. J Burn Care Res. 2006
- Soft Silicone Dressings Made Easy, Meuleneire F, Rucknagel H, Wounds International, May 2013
- ConvaFoam IFU
AP-70128-GBL-ENG-v1 Date of preparation: July 2024
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