Vellafilm
Semi-permeable adherent silicone film dressing
Product Description
Silicone film dressing
Vellafilm is a polyurethane film dressing with Silfix soft silicone contact layer, designed to protect the wound whilst minimising the pain and trauma associated with dressing change.The soft silicone adheres to surrounding dry surrounding skin but not to a moist wound.
The dressing is transparent, allowing observation of the wound site or primary dressing which minimises dressing change frequency. Vellafilm has a very high moisture vapour transfer rate.
Vellafilm is a polyurethane film dressing with Silfix soft silicone contact layer, designed to protect the wound whilst minimising the pain and trauma associated with dressing change.The soft silicone adheres to surrounding dry surrounding skin but not to a moist wound.
The dressing is transparent, allowing observation of the wound site or primary dressing which minimises dressing change frequency. Vellafilm has a very high moisture vapour transfer rate.
Use
Remove the clear plastic liners and place directly over a wound or primary contact dressing ensuring an overlap of around 2cm. Vellafilm can be left in place for up to 7 days.
Top tip
Vellafilm can be written on with a regular ball point pen, for such information as dates and wound mapping.
Top tip
Vellafilm can be written on with a regular ball point pen, for such information as dates and wound mapping.
Use
Remove the clear plastic liners and place directly over a wound or primary contact dressing ensuring an overlap of around 2cm. Vellafilm can be left in place for up to 7 days.
Top tip
Vellafilm can be written on with a regular ball point pen, for such information as dates and wound mapping.
Top tip
Vellafilm can be written on with a regular ball point pen, for such information as dates and wound mapping.
Indications
All exuding wounds including:
Superficial epitheliasing wounds
Retention of primary wound contact layers and absorbent dressings
Surgical wounds
Superficial epitheliasing wounds
Retention of primary wound contact layers and absorbent dressings
Surgical wounds
Contra-indications
Do not use if allergic to silicone.
Ordering
| Product | Size | Stock Code | Pack Size | NHS Code | PIP Code |
Vellafilm | Size: 12cm x 12cm | Stock Code: CR3919 | Pack Size: 10 | NHS Code: N/A | PIP Code: 338-4351 |
Vellafilm | Size: 12cm x 35cm | Stock Code: CR3917 | Pack Size: 10 | NHS Code: N/A | PIP Code: 338-4377 |
Vellafilm | Size: 15cm x 20cm | Stock Code: CR3921 | Pack Size: 10 | NHS Code: N/A | PIP Code: 338-4369 |
Literature
Clinical evidence
- A comparison study of two soft silicone wound contact layers
- A report on Silflex®
- Case reports using Silflex® soft silicone wound contact dressing - Wounds UK
- Clinical evaluation of Silflex® on burn wounds
- Developing a structured process for evaluating burn dressings
- Exploring the value of a silicone coated dressing for inclusion on a local formulary - Sylvie Hampton
- Silflex® soft silicone wound contact dressing - John Timmons, David Gray, Fiona Russell Wounds UK
- Skin Tears Clinical Companion - WCT
- Soft silicone wound contact dressing complements the application of platelet rich plasma in chronic wound management - Teresa Awad
- The use of Silflex® on a skin tear
- The use of Silflex®, Advazorb®, and Advancis Manuka honey on a mentally and physically ill patient
FAQ
- 1. Can Silflex be taken off, cleaned and put back on?
- No due to the risk of infection.
- 2. Do you have to wet your gloves when handing Silflex?
- As silicone is hydrophobic it is easier to handle if your gloves are wet, preventing Silflex from sticking to your gloves.
- 3. How long can Silflex be left on for without moving it?
- 14 days is the maximum wear time for Silflex, however it is recommended that a 180 degree rotation is undertaken to prevent over granulation.
- 4. Why does Silflex have such large holes?
- Silflex has unique larger holes allowing passage of exudate into the secondary dressing, so it doesn't sit against the skin causing maceration.
