Description
The Cutimed Siltec Plus Foam Dressing keeps the absorbent foam body and superabsorbent stripes of the standard dressing, then raises the adherence of its silicone contact layer so the pad holds its position while separate fixation is applied over it. That firmer grip suits mobile sites and restless placements where a standard-tack foam can creep before the bandage goes on.
- Higher-adherence contact layer – grips more firmly than the standard layer, holding placement while tape or bandaging is added.
- Superabsorbent stripe core – the foam absorbs low to high exudate volumes and locks fluid inside, even under compression.
- Atraumatic removal – the perforated silicone still releases from the wound bed and new tissue, so changes stay gentle.
A Firmer Grip for Placements That Will Not Stay Put
Some dressings fail before they are even secured, sliding on exudate or shifting while the clinician reaches for the fixation. The Plus contact layer answers that moment with stronger adherence to the dry skin around the wound, so the pad stays where it was placed. Behind the layer, the striped foam absorbs vertically and retains fluid through changing saturation stages. The water-repellent, bacteria-proof film backing manages vapour and shields the wound from outside contamination at the same time. Removal stays atraumatic, because the stronger grip acts on the surrounding skin rather than on the wound bed or fresh epithelium.
Features and Benefits
Everything behind the contact layer matches the standard foam build of the range. The defining difference is the adherence level of the contact layer itself.
Contact and Adherence
- Raised-Tack Silicone: the contact layer carries higher adherence than the standard Siltec layer, holding the dressing in place while fixation is applied.
- Bed-Sparing Release: adhesion acts on the dry periwound skin, so the moist wound bed and new epithelial tissue are left undisturbed.
- Margin Protection: the perforated layer shields the wound margins through application, wear and removal.
Exudate Handling
- Vertical Uptake: exudate moves up into the foam body instead of pooling at the contact surface.
- Stripe Capacity: superabsorbent stripes add retention volume and keep fluid locked inside the dressing.
- Works Under Compression: the foam continues to absorb and retain when bandaging presses down on it.
Backing and Use
- Protective Outer Film: water-repellent and breathable, the backing works as a bacteria barrier that still lets vapour pass.
- Cut To Fit: the sheet trims to size for contoured or awkward placements.
- Fixation Still Applied: the firmer tack holds position, and tape, a bandage or a film fixation completes the application.
Product Specifications
All five sizes are sterile higher-adherence foam dressings. The BSN Medical reference number for each size appears beside it below.
Product Details
- Product Type: absorbent polyurethane foam dressing with higher-adherence silicone contact layer and superabsorbent stripes
- Contact Layer: perforated silicone with higher adherence than the standard Siltec layer, non-adherent to the wound bed
- Indications: treatment of exuding wounds such as venous leg ulcers, pressure injuries and diabetic foot ulcers, plus surgical incisions, skin grafts, 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 7328800: 2 in x 2.5 in dressing, box of 10
- Item number 7328801: 4 in x 4 in dressing, box of 10
- Item number 7328802: 4 in x 8 in dressing, box of 10
- Item number 7328803: 6 in x 6 in dressing, box of 10
- Item number 7328804: 8 in x 8 in dressing, box of 5
See more MedicalEx foam dressings and wound dressings for wounds that need a firmer hold.
Why Choose the Cutimed Siltec Plus Foam Dressing?
Placement is half the dressing change, and a pad that stays where it was put makes the rest of the routine calmer. The Plus layer buys that steadiness without giving up the gentle removal the range is known for. Five sizes carry the same behaviour from small incisions to large ulcers.
- Stays where placed – the firmer contact grip holds the pad steady while both hands are busy with fixation.
- Same gentle removal – stronger tack on dry skin, the same bed-sparing release on the wound itself.
- Full Siltec absorption – the striped foam core manages low to high exudate, under compression included.
- Mobile-site friendly – made for joints and moving limbs where standard-tack pads wander.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference from the standard Siltec dressing?
The foam body, stripes and backing are the range standard, and the difference is the contact layer, which adheres more strongly to dry surrounding skin. Choose Plus when a standard-tack pad will not hold its placement during application.
Does the stronger tack stick to the wound itself?
No, the higher adherence acts on the dry skin around the wound, while the perforated silicone still releases from the moist bed. Fresh epithelium and wound margins are protected at removal just as they are with the standard layer.
Does it still need fixation over the top?
Yes, the firmer tack holds the dressing in place while secondary fixation is applied, and that fixation completes the application. Tape, a bandage or a retention film all work over it.
Can the Plus dressing be cut to size?
Yes, the sheet may be cut to size, making it more comfortable and better fitted on contoured sites. Cut before application and overlap the wound edges as directed.
How long can it remain in place?
It can remain in place for up to seven days, depending on wound conditions and how saturated the foam becomes. Start with daily changes and lengthen the interval as the wound allows.
Which wounds suit the Plus version best?
It suits the same exuding wounds as the standard foam, with an edge on mobile or awkward sites where placement tends to slip. Heavily contoured areas and restless patients are its home ground.
