Description
The Cutimed Siltec Foam Dressing is a silicone-coated absorbent foam dressing whose superabsorbent stripes pull exudate upward and lock it inside, while the contact layer grips the dry skin around the wound and leaves the wound bed itself alone. Five sizes run from a small 2 in x 2.5 in pad to an 8 in x 8 in sheet, and each one can be trimmed to shape before it is fixed in place.
- Superabsorbent stripes – bands inside the foam add capacity and hold fluid inside the dressing, even under compression bandaging.
- Atraumatic contact layer – the perforated silicone surface sticks to dry surrounding skin, not to the moist wound bed or newly formed tissue.
- Cut to fit – the plain sheet trims to awkward contours that pre-shaped dressings cover poorly.
Vertical Absorption That Keeps Fluid Locked Away From the Skin
Exudate management fails when fluid pools against the skin, so this foam moves drainage vertically into its own body instead of letting it spread sideways. The polyurethane foam absorbs across low to high exudate levels, and the superabsorbent stripes inside it take up extra volume and lock the fluid away where it cannot leak back. A bacteria-proof outer film stops contamination from outside while letting vapour escape, keeping the surface dry through changing stages of saturation. Because the silicone contact layer does not bond to the wound bed, removal lifts the dressing clear without tearing new epithelial tissue. On infected wounds it can work alongside antimicrobial therapy under medical supervision, and it is secured with separate fixation chosen for the site.
Features and Benefits
The build stays the same across the range, from the contact surface out to the backing film. Only the sheet dimensions and box counts change from one size to the next.
Gentle Contact
- Perforated Silicone Layer: the contact surface adheres to the dry skin around the wound and releases from the moist bed, so changes stay atraumatic and pain is reduced.
- Margin Protection: because the layer never sticks to newly formed tissue, wound margins and fresh epithelium survive each change intact.
- Low Irritation Potential: the dressing is skin-friendly, with a low potential for skin irritation and allergic response.
Exudate Handling
- Vertical Absorption: fluid travels upward into the foam body rather than spreading laterally toward the wound edges.
- Superabsorbent Stripes: absorbent bands inside the foam raise total capacity and retain fluid within the dressing.
- Compression Compatible: absorption and retention hold up under compression, suiting the foam to leg ulcer bandaging systems.
Backing and Fit
- Bacteria-Proof Film: the outer film is water-repellent and breathable, blocking outside contamination while managing moisture vapour.
- Trim To Shape: the sheet may be cut to size, which helps on curved or awkward body sites.
- Separate Fixation: the non-bordered sheet is held with tape, a bandage or a fixation dressing picked for the placement.
Product Specifications
All five sizes are sterile silicone-coated foam dressings. Each size below carries its BSN Medical reference number.
Product Details
- Product Type: silicone-coated absorbent polyurethane foam dressing with superabsorbent stripes
- Contact Layer: perforated silicone, adherent to dry periwound skin and non-adherent to the wound bed
- Indications: exuding wounds including venous leg ulcers, pressure injuries, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical incisions, skin grafts and donor sites, lacerations and abrasions
- Exudate Level: low to high
- Wear Time: up to seven days depending on wound condition and saturation, with daily changes at the start
- Sterility: sterile
Sizes and Item Numbers
- Item number 7328500: 2 in x 2.5 in dressing, box of 10
- Item number 7328501: 4 in x 4 in dressing, box of 10
- Item number 7328502: 4 in x 8 in dressing, box of 10
- Item number 7328503: 6 in x 6 in dressing, box of 10
- Item number 7328504: 8 in x 8 in dressing, box of 5
Explore the wider MedicalEx range of foam dressings and wound dressings for exudate management at every level.
Why Choose the Cutimed Siltec Foam Dressing?
A foam that protects the wound bed at removal is worth more than raw absorbency alone, and this one is built around that removal moment. The same sheet cuts to fit, works under compression and runs across five everyday sizes. It is the general-purpose foam of the range for exuding wounds handled on busy rounds.
- Gentle changes – the silicone layer leaves new tissue undisturbed, so granulation is not set back at every change.
- Locked-away fluid – superabsorbent stripes hold exudate inside the foam instead of letting it sit against the skin.
- Trims to the wound – one sheet format adapts to sites that fixed shapes cover badly.
- Compression ready – retention holds under bandaging, which leg ulcer routines depend on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this dressing stick to the wound bed?
No, the perforated silicone contact layer is made to grip dry surrounding skin while releasing from the moist wound bed. New tissue and wound margins come through dressing changes undisturbed, which keeps removal pain low.
Can the dressing be cut to size?
Yes, the sheet may be cut to size before application, which is how it fits curved or awkward sites. Trim it to overlap the wound edges, then fix it in place as usual.
What fixation does it need?
The plain sheet carries no adhesive border, so it is held with tape, a bandage or a fixation dressing suited to the site. The contact layer's light grip on dry skin helps it stay positioned while the fixation goes on.
Can it be worn under compression bandaging?
Yes, the foam keeps absorbing and retaining fluid even under compression, which is why it fits venous leg ulcer routines. Saturation still sets the change time, so check the dressing rather than the calendar alone.
How long can one dressing stay on?
Wear runs up to seven days depending on the wound condition and how fast the foam saturates. The manufacturer recommends changing daily at first, then spacing changes out as the wound settles.
Can it be used on an infected wound?
Yes, it may be used on infected wounds in addition to antimicrobial therapy, under medical supervision. Pairing it with an antimicrobial contact layer is a combination the manufacturer describes for exactly that situation.
