Smith & Nephew Exu-Dry Absorbent Slit Tube Dressing, 4" x 6", Sterile, Box of 25

4" x 6" Slit Tube Dressing for Moderate-to-Heavy Exudate Management

Product Description

Managing wounds with moderate to heavy drainage, especially on tubular body parts or areas requiring easy application around drains and lines, presents unique challenges. Standard flat dressings can be difficult to secure, may bunch or shift, and can adhere to the wound bed, causing pain during changes. Patients and caregivers need a reliable, highly absorbent solution that conforms comfortably and supports a clean healing environment

The Smith & Nephew Exu-Dry Absorbent Slit Tube Dressing is designed to address these needs. This 4" x 6" sterile dressing features a unique slit tube shape that allows it to be wrapped or fitted around drains, tubes, or cylindrical body parts for secure, conforming coverage. The multi-layer construction includes a patented anti-shear layer of high-density polyethylene that helps reduce friction and shearing, protecting fragile granulation tissue . The highly absorbent rayon/cellulose inner layers wick drainage away from the wound into the entire dressing, helping to reduce the risk of maceration and irritation to the wound and surrounding skin . The wound contact layer is non-adherent, making dressing changes more comfortable for patients

This Smith & Nephew dressing is designed for versatility and convenience. The one-piece, multi-layer sealed construction eliminates frayed edges, loose threads, and linting, supporting a clean wound environment . The dressing is non-occlusive, soft, and pliable, and can be used as a wet or dry dressing on clean or contaminated wounds . It is compatible with most topical agents, liquids, and creams . Each carton contains 25 sterile dressings

Features

• Slit Tube Shape: Designed for easy application around drains, tubes, and cylindrical body parts for secure, conforming coverage.
• Patented Anti-Shear Layer: High-density polyethylene layer helps reduce friction and shearing, protecting fragile granulation tissue from damage .
• Highly Absorbent Core: Rayon/cellulose blend wicks drainage away from the wound into the entire dressing, helping to reduce maceration and irritation .
• Non-Adherent Wound Contact Layer: Minimizes pain and trauma during dressing changes, supporting patient comfort .
• One-Piece Sealed Construction: Eliminates frayed edges, loose threads, and linting for a clean wound environment .
• Non-Occlusive and Pliable: Permeable design allows the wound to breathe; can be used as a wet or dry dressing .
• Compatible with Topical Agents: Can be used with most liquids, creams, and topical treatments without compromising absorbency .
• Sterile and Individually Wrapped: Each dressing is sterile for hygienic application.
• Convenient Carton of 25: Provides a reliable supply for clinical or home care settings

Why Choose Smith & Nephew

1. Better than basic alternatives:
   Unlike standard gauze that can become saturated quickly and adhere to the wound bed, the Exu-Dry Slit Tube Dressing features a multi-layer construction that wicks exudate away from the wound while remaining non-adherent . The patented anti-shear layer provides protection against friction and shearing that basic dressings cannot offer, helping to protect fragile new tissue during movement and repositioning .
2. Safer than chemical/medicated options:
   This dressing provides a physical, mechanical approach to exudate management without the use of topical antimicrobial agents or adhesives on the wound contact surface. The non-occlusive, permeable design allows the wound to breathe while managing drainage, making it suitable for sensitive or compromised skin .
3. Better long-term value:
   The high absorbency of the Exu-Dry dressing helps reduce the frequency of dressing changes by wicking drainage throughout the entire dressing rather than concentrating it in one area . The one-piece construction replaces multiple layers of gauze and abdominal pads, simplifying wound care and potentially lowering total dressing costs