Tegaderm™ High Performance Foam Adhesive Dressing, Heel/Elbow - 5.5" x 5.5" (Box of 5)
Specialized Contoured Design for High-Risk Pressure Points

The Tegaderm™ High Performance Foam Adhesive Dressing features innovative multi-layer construction and a specialized heel/elbow shape designed specifically for challenging anatomical contours. With a spoke delivery system for easy one-handed application and advanced fluid management technology, this foam dressing provides superior protection and healing support for pressure-prone areas while managing exudate levels from low to high.

Key Features:

• Heel/Elbow-Specific Design: Uniquely contoured shape conforms perfectly to heel and elbow anatomy without cutting or manipulation
• Innovative 5-Layer Technology: Multi-layer design absorbs, retains, and evaporates moisture to maintain optimal wound healing conditions
• Spoke Delivery System: Enables easy, one-handed application and removal, even with gloves on—ideal for difficult-to-reach areas
• Adapts to Changing Exudate Levels: Intelligently responds to wound moisture, reducing the risk of maceration while preventing desiccation
• Highly Breathable Film Backing: Prevents exudate strikethrough while allowing moisture vapor transmission for optimal moisture balance
• Waterproof Seal: Allows patients to shower while wearing the dressing, improving comfort and quality of life
• Soft and Conformable: Comfortable foam construction with minimal swell reduces disruption of healing tissue

Advanced Fluid Management System:

1. Spoke Delivery System: Easy application to heel and elbow contours
2. Breathable Film Layer: Protects against strikethrough and external contamination
3. Moisture Control Layer: Facilitates evaporation through the adhesive film backing
4. Superabsorbent Layer: Absorbs and retains moisture, minimizing backward migration
5. Soft Absorbent Foam: Wicks moisture away from skin with minimal swell

Clinical Applications:

Ideal for high-risk pressure areas including:

• Heel pressure ulcers/injuries (Stage I-IV)
• Elbow pressure ulcers/injuries
• Pressure injury prevention on heels and elbows
• Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) on heel area
• Post-surgical heel and elbow wounds
• Skin tears and abrasions on bony prominences
• Superficial partial thickness burns
• Use as secondary dressing with wound fillers or under compression therapy

Product Specifications:

• Shape: Heel/Elbow Contoured
• Overall Dimensions: 5.5" x 5.5" (13.9cm x 13.9cm)
• Wound Pad Dimensions: 2.992" x 2.992" (7.6cm x 7.6cm)
• Adhesive Type: High Performance
• Border: Thin, low-profile film/adhesive border
• Sterility: Sterile
• Packaging: Box of 5
• Category: Foam Dressings

Protective Barrier Properties:

• Viral and Bacterial Barrier: In vitro testing shows the transparent film provides a barrier against viruses 27nm in diameter or larger and external bacteria while the dressing remains intact without leakage*
• Waterproof Protection: Maintains protective seal during showering

Why Choose Tegaderm™ Heel/Elbow Foam Dressing?

The specialized heel/elbow shape eliminates the need for cutting and repositioning, ensuring proper placement every time. This design is particularly valuable for preventing and treating pressure injuries in high-risk patients, including those with limited mobility, diabetic neuropathy, or post-surgical immobilization. The multi-layer construction delivers exceptional fluid management for extended wear time, reducing dressing change frequency and associated costs while the thin, low-profile border minimizes edge roll and lift on these challenging anatomical locations.

*In vitro testing shows that the transparent film provides a viral barrier from viruses 27 nm in diameter or larger while the dressing remains intact without leakage.