Askina® SilNet

Soft Silicone Wound Contact Layer

Askina® SilNet is made of a conformable non-woven material, coated on both sides with soft silicone.
It is used as a wound contact layer, it conforms to the wound surface and adheres safely to the surrounding skin.
The wound site is protected from mechanical disruption during dressing changes. The use of Askina® SilNet thus minimizes the trauma associated with dressing change.

Features

• Non-adherent: protects fragile granulation tissue
• Atraumatic dressing change
• Soft and conformable
• Compatible with topical treatments
• Allows passage of exudate through the dressing
• Hypoallergenic

Indication

Cuts and abrasions, skin tears, traumatic wounds, 1st and 2nd degree burns, fixation of skin grafts, donor sites, surgical wounds, lacerations

Contraindication

• Should not be used on ulcers resulting from infection, such as tuberculosis, syphilis, or deep fungal infections, or on third degree burns
• If signs of infection (temperature, oedema, redness) appear or the wound deteriorates unexpectedly, contact proper medical authority. Resume use of Askina® SilNet when normal healing conditions are present
• Do not use excessive pressure on Askina® SilNet when used on mesh grafts
• Should not be changed for 5 days after skin graft fixation
• Do not use if pack is damaged or opened