Redefining Foam with ConvaFoam®
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
ConvaFoam® is designed to address your needs and those of your patients and can be used on an extensive range of wound types.
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
Pressure Injury Prevention
Dissipates pressure*13
Easy removal
Designed to be repositionable upon application*1 and the silicone adhesive is designed to minimize sticking to itself or medical gloves to aid ease of use*3
Longer wear time
7-day wear time1 reduces the number of dressing changes, optimizing healthcare resources3
Can be Cut
Can be cut to the exact shape and size you need, aiding application of difficult to-dress areas6
The ConvaFoam® Range
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