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1 Share the feeling of a gentle touch Introducing new ALLEVYN Gentle one simple solution that decreases pain on removal, increases comfort and enhances wound closure. ALLEVYN GENTLE Wound Dressings
2 Give your patients the lasting comfort they deserve Share the feeling of new ALLEVYN Gentle With new ALLEVYN Gentle, your patients can feel relieved knowing that their wound dressing provides lasting comfort, even at dressing changes. You can feel confident that you re providing exceptional care while reducing unnecessary pain and trauma. We ve taken the foam dressing and added gentle adhesive Goes on tightly Stays in place for up [DOF ] to days ALLEVYN ranks in comfort and performance [DOF ] by wound care professionals Minimizes pain on removal Soft padding and protection against trauma Provides comfort to the patient Acute Care (n=) Long-Term Care (n=) Home Care (n=9) Comes off lightly Less painful dressing changes Effectively absorbs exudate while providing a moist healing environment Responds to the needs of the wound, patient and caregiver Data reflect results from a market research study conducted by an independent healthcare consulting firm comparing ALLEVYN to five other leading US brands (PolyMem, M TM Foam,, Duoderm, Versiva ) among wound care professionals. Optimal moisture balance helps ensure a gentler wound healing experience Locks in moisture to avoid drying out low- to moderateexudate wounds Transpires excess exudate and may help reduce the risk of maceration in high-exudate wounds Minimizes pain, frequency and messiness of dressing changes in all wounds
3 Added comfort for your patients Added confidence for you [DOF ] Decreased pain on removal [DOF 96] Excellent fluid management Number of Dressings, % 9 6 Border Border With gentle adhesive, new ALLEVYN Gentle puts your patients comfort first and alleviates their anxiety at dressing changes. Fluid-Handling Capacity, g/ cm Moisture vapor transmission Fluid absorbed ALLEVYN Gentle maintains optimal moisture balance, which promotes a moist wound environment for faster, more comfortable wound closure. None Slight Pain Score Moderate Severe Border Border Lasting comfort [DOF 96] [DOF ] Stays in place to protect against bacterial penetration Extensibility, kgf/cm... comfortably conforms to the body, allowing patients to move freely. Dressings Remaining in Place, % Border Border With excellent fluid management, stays secure longer to provide effective bacterial protection. 6 Hours Hours Duration of Wear
4 Now you can share the feeling of a gentle touch Your patients will feel the difference Everything you d expect from ALLEVYN... with the lasting comfort your patients deserve Decreased pain [DOF ] on removal Increases comfort and relieves anxiety Pick a patient who would benefit from the added protection and comfort of ALLEVYN Gentle. Determine a desired outcome with your Smith & Nephew wound care representative. Greater conformability [DOF 96] Flexes with movement for lasting comfort Excellent fluid-handling [DOF 96] capacity Promotes a moist environment for faster wound closure Stays secure longer [DOF ] Adds reliable protection against bacterial penetration The gentle solution that decreases pain on removal, increases comfort and promotes a moist environment for faster wound closure Document the success of the trial in terms of comfortable and effective wound closure. Add dressing to your wound care protocol. Border Your all-around performer for the most common wound types Unparalleled comfort and protection 6
5 Ordering information ALLEVYN Gentle Border ALLEVYN Gentle " x " " x " " x " " x 9" ALLEVYN Ag Adhesive ALLEVYN Ag Non-Adhesive " x " " x " " x " " x " 6" x 6" " x " 6 ALLEVYN Ag Sacrum ALLEVYN Ag Heel Small Large 669 Heel 6 ALLEVYN Adhesive ALLEVYN Non-Adhesive (Sealed and Shaped) " x " " x " " x " " x " 6" x 6" " x " 6 ALLEVYN Sacrum ALLEVYN Heel /" x 6 /" 666 Heel 6 References. Data on file: Market research conducted by an independent healthcare consulting firm in.. Data on file: Report.. Data on file: Report 96.. Data on file: Report 96. Wound Management Smith & Nephew, Inc. 9 Lake Carillon Dr. Suite St. Petersburg, FL 6 USA Customer Care Center -6-6 T -9-6 F Smith & Nephew Trademark of Smith & Nephew. Certain marks Reg. US Pat. & TM Off. All Trademarks acknowledged. AL--
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