365 Non-woven Island Dressings
365 Non Woven Island Dressings is a range of sterile, self
adhesive, soft non woven wound dressings incorporating a non-adherent absorbent
pad, and a hypoallergenic, water-resistant adhesive to secure the dressing in
place.
Indications for Use
Suitable for use primarily on acute wounds with low levels of exudate. For
example;
• Superficial Cuts and abrasions
• Clean, closed, post-operative wounds
• Minor burns & Donor sites
• Chronic wounds with low levels of exudate
Contraindications and Warnings
Do not use on patients with a known sensitivity to 365 Non Woven Island
Dressings, or any of its components.
365 Non Woven Island Dressings should not be used as a dressing for;
• Wounds with moderate to high levels of exudate.
• Full-thickness burns.
• Deep cavity wounds.
• As a replacement for sutures and other primary wound closure methods.
Dressing Application
1. Choose a dressing size large enough to provide a margin that adheres to dry
healthy skin.
2. Peel the two white paper liners from the dressing to expose the absorbent
pad and adhesive border.
3. Position the absorbent dressing pad centrally over the wound.
4. Gently press down the adhesive border onto the skin.
5. Smooth the entire dressing from the centre toward the edges using gentle
pressure to enhance adhesion.
Frequency of Dressing Change
The frequency of dressing change will depend on the clinical circumstances
however the dressing should be changed if exudate penetrates through the soft
cloth backing. 365 Non Woven Island Dressings may be left in place for up to
seven days.
Dressing Removal
To remove 365 Non Woven Island Dressings from the wound, gently peel and lift
one corner of the dressing from the skin.
Support the skin whilst peeling the dressing off in the direction of hair
growth.
Care should be taken to avoid skin damage with repeated applications, or on
patients with fragile skin.
Precautions
• Stop any bleeding at the site before applying the dressing.
• Do not stretch the dressing or skin during application as tension can cause
skin trauma.
• 365 Non Woven Dressings are not waterproof.
• Care should be taken to avoid skin damage with repeated applications, or on
patients with fragile skin.
• Do not use if the packaging has been damaged
If the condition of the wound deteriorates, consult your healthcare
professional.
• Sterile.
• Single Use.
• Latex Free
• Store in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight.