Advazorb Silfix
Hydrophilic foam dressing with soft silicone wound contact layer
Product Description
Advazorb Silfix and Advazorb Silfix Lite combine the excellent fluid handling capabilities of Advazorb with a layer of atraumatic soft silicone adhesive.
The soft silicone ensures that the dressing does not stick to the wet surface of a wound bed or cause trauma to delicate new tissue upon dressing removal. This is particularly suited to those patients with friable or delicate skin.
The soft silicone ensures that the dressing does not stick to the wet surface of a wound bed or cause trauma to delicate new tissue upon dressing removal. This is particularly suited to those patients with friable or delicate skin.
Use
Remove clear liners and apply pink side up to the wound ensuring the dressing covers the entire wound area and a minimum overlap of 2cm around the edges of the wound. Secure in place with tape, appropriate bandage or secondary dressing.
Top tip
The silicone layer on Advazorb Silfix enables the dressing to be placed onto the patient whilst a secondary dressing or bandage is applied for retention. This allows the dressing to be applied by a single health care professional.
Top tip
The silicone layer on Advazorb Silfix enables the dressing to be placed onto the patient whilst a secondary dressing or bandage is applied for retention. This allows the dressing to be applied by a single health care professional.
Use
Remove clear liners and apply pink side up to the wound ensuring the dressing covers the entire wound area and a minimum overlap of 2cm around the edges of the wound. Secure in place with tape, appropriate bandage or secondary dressing.
Top tip
The silicone layer on Advazorb Silfix enables the dressing to be placed onto the patient whilst a secondary dressing or bandage is applied for retention. This allows the dressing to be applied by a single health care professional.
Top tip
The silicone layer on Advazorb Silfix enables the dressing to be placed onto the patient whilst a secondary dressing or bandage is applied for retention. This allows the dressing to be applied by a single health care professional.
Indications
Suitable for acute and chronic wounds including: cuts and abrasions, superficial burns, surgical wounds, leg ulcers, pressure ulcers and diabetic ulcers
Contra-indications
Arterial bleeds and heavily bleeding wounds.
Ordering
| Product | Size | Stock Code | Pack Size | NHS Code | PIP Code |
Advazorb Silfix | Size: 7.5cm x 7.5cm | Stock Code: CR4177 | Pack Size: 10 | NHS Code: ELA535 | PIP Code: 367-0494 |
Advazorb Silfix | Size: 10cm x 10cm | Stock Code: CR4178 | Pack Size: 10 | NHS Code: ELA536 | PIP Code: 367-0502 |
Advazorb Silfix | Size: 10cm x 20cm | Stock Code: CR4181 | Pack Size: 10 | NHS Code: ELA539 | PIP Code: 367-0536 |
Advazorb Silfix | Size: 12.5cm x 12.5cm | Stock Code: CR4179 | Pack Size: 10 | NHS Code: ELA537 | PIP Code: 367-0510 |
Advazorb Silfix | Size: 15cm x 15cm | Stock Code: CR4180 | Pack Size: 10 | NHS Code: ELA538 | PIP Code: 367-0528 |
Advazorb Silfix | Size: 20cm x 20cm | Stock Code: CR4182 | Pack Size: 10 | NHS Code: ELA540 | PIP Code: 367-0544 |
Advazorb Silfix Lite | Size: 7.5cm x 7.5cm | Stock Code: CR4185 | Pack Size: 10 | NHS Code: ELA541 | PIP Code: 367-0601 |
Advazorb Silfix Lite | Size: 10cm x 10cm | Stock Code: CR4186 | Pack Size: 10 | NHS Code: ELA542 | PIP Code: 367-0619 |
Advazorb Silfix Lite | Size: 10cm x 20cm | Stock Code: CR4189 | Pack Size: 10 | NHS Code: ELA545 | PIP Code: 367-0809 |
Advazorb Silfix Lite | Size: 12.5cm x 12.5cm | Stock Code: CR4187 | Pack Size: 10 | NHS Code: ELA543 | PIP Code: 367-0627 |
Advazorb Silfix Lite | Size: 15cm x 15cm | Stock Code: CR4188 | Pack Size: 10 | NHS Code: ELA544 | PIP Code: 367-0635 |
Advazorb Silfix Lite | Size: 20cm x 20cm | Stock Code: CR4204 | Pack Size: 10 | NHS Code: ELA546 | PIP Code: 367-0643 |
Literature
Clinical evidence
- A positive review of a silicone bordered adhesive foam dressing- Advazorb® Border - Jane Preece
- Advazorb® foam range: providing clinical performance and cost-effectiveness - Leanne Cook Wounds UK
- An audit of patient outcomes in the management of skin tears using silicone dressings- Linda Rafter, Tim Reynolds, Mark Rafter
- Finding a cost-effective dressing solution with multiple applications - Kirsty Mahoney JCN
- Managing wound pain in patients with burns using soft silicone dressings - Jacky Edwards Wounds UK
- Preventing pressure ulcers by employing Advazorb® Heel hydrophilic foam dressings
- Strong performance, low price: clinical and economic benefits of Advazorb® foam
- The use of Advazorb® on a highly exudtng ulcerated toe
- The use of Advazorb® on a lower leg ulcer
- The use of Advazorb® on a painful severe ulcer
- The use of Advazorb® Silfix on a Leg Ulcer
- The use of Algivon® and Advazorb® Border on a skin tear to the leg
- The use of Silflex® and Advazorb® Silfix on a laceration to the hand
- Using a Step up step down approach to exudate management
- Working together to develop a foam heel dressing - Jane Preece
Brochure
Guides
FAQ
- 1. Is Advazorb Border shower proof?
- The backing is waterproof. However due to the hydrophobic nature of silicone if water does come between the skin and the contact layer then adherence will be lost. In an average shower it is showerproof, however in a power shower or for a longer period than normal it may not be.
- 2. Is there strike through?
- No. The backing is waterproof, low friction and prevents strike through.
- 3. Which direction does it wick?
- Wicking is vertical and lateral, ensuring maximum use of all the foam in the dressing.
- 4. Why would I use Advazorb Border instead of Advazorb Silfix?
- Advazorb Silfix is ideal for wounds with fragile skin that require a degree of compression/ secondary fixation. Advazorb Border is ideal for hard to dress wounds where secondary fixation isn't possible/ required.
