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ALLEVYN◊ COMPLETE CARE​ Foam Dressings

Our most complete foam dressing, shown to help defend against factors that contribute to pressure injuries*1-4 and manage low to high levels of wound exudate.5-7

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Your complete solution

Responding to the needs of wound care clinicians and their patients, we’ve reinvented our flagship foam dressing technology to deliver a new, versatile solution designed to offer COMPLETE CARE.

Built to help defend patients against factors that contribute to pressure injuries*1-4 and helps minimise exudate leakage**5-7 with a next-generation, five-layer construction.

+ For pressure injury prevention:

Using ShearDEFENSE◊ Technology, ALLEVYN COMPLETE CARE Dressings absorb shear forces and reduce soft tissue strain to help minimise the risk of pressure injuries,*1,8,9 as part of a suitable prevention protocol1,8,9


+ For exudate management:

Highly effective in absorbing and locking away low-high levels of exudate and bacteria, even under compression, including normal and viscous exudate.5,10-12 Shown to help manage bioburden**10,11,13 and minimise leakage5-7

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Inside ALLEVYN COMPLETE CARE Dressings

Each aspect of the five-layer dressing has been developed and tested to perform specific functions, such as reducing soft tissue deformation*8,14 and locking away wound exudate.5,10-12 Explore the individual layers to find out why they add up to COMPLETE CARE.

Lift and reposition over a long wear time



ALLEVYN COMPLETE CARE Dressings can be lifted and repositioned to allow skin inspection,**19 and can be worn for up to 7 days.***22




Wound indications for ALLEVYN COMPLETE CARE Dressings



Pressure injury prevention


The cost of pressure injuries

Pressure injuries are a growing problem in global healthcare and a substantial drain on valuable time and resources, so the need for effective pressure injury prevention solutions has never been more important.




How ALLEVYN COMPLETE CARE Dressings help prevent pressure injuries

Unbonded layer design​

Dressing layers can move within the dressing to help defend against shear and other factors that contribute to pressure injuries,*1-4 such as friction, pressure and microclimate.



Optimal microclimate​

The breathable top layer helps create an optimal microclimate for pressure injury prevention.2,12



Absorbs and dissipates shear forces​

Unbonded layers allow movement within the dressing, known as frictional sliding, to absorb and dissipate frictional forces.**1



Balances adhesion with gentleness​

The gentle wound contact layer19-21 is adhered to the foam layer and keeps the dressing in place.



Manages shear within the dressing​

Unbonded layers and frictional sliding help shear to be managed within the dressing rather than being transferred to soft tissue.1​







ALLEVYN five-layer dressings and pressure injury performance​

How pressure injuries occur



Localised areas of damage to the skin and underlying tissue are the result of sustained soft tissue deformations. These are caused by pressure, in combination with:

  • Shear: A surface force with parallel motion that causes layers of skin to slide against each other29

  • Friction: Resistance caused by dragging the skin across a surface29

  • Compression: A force exerted on soft tissue from an external surface, affecting blood vessels and circulation29


COMPLETE CARE for exudate management

Effective exudate management is a crucial aspect of wound healing. Excess wound fluid can lead to maceration or delayed wound healing, whereas insufficient moisture risks desiccation and impaired cell migration.

Using ALLEVYN COMPLETE CARE Dressings helps to absorb and lock away exudate (including bacteria),5,10 providing a moist wound environment that is optimal for healing over the wear time of the dressing.2,7,12,16



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How ALLEVYN COMPLETE CARE Dressings compare to other dressings

A 2025 trial of volunteers22 showed how ALLEVYN COMPLETE CARE Dressings performed, including key areas such as:​

  • Dressing presence after 7 days, versus Mepilex™ Border Flex/Comfort Dressings***22​

  • Incidence of skin irritation***22

  • Patient comfort, versus Mepilex™ Border Flex Dressings***22


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How to use ALLEVYN COMPLETE CARE Dressings



FAQs​

Which wounds are suitable for ALLEVYN COMPLETE CARE Dressings?​

ALLEVYN COMPLETE CARE Dressings can be used on shallow, granulating wounds, chronic and acute exudative wounds, full and partial thickness wounds including pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical wounds, superficial and partial thickness burns, skin graft donor sites, skin tears and fungating ulcers.

Can ALLEVYN COMPLETE CARE Dressings be used with other treatments?

Yes. They can be used in conjunction with INTRASITE GEL36 for necrotic or sloughy wounds or in conjunction with the PROFORE Multi-layer Compression Bandage System.37 ALLEVYN COMPLETE CARE Dressings can be used in pressure injury prevention as part of an effective clinical prevention strategy or protocol.

How are ALLEVYN COMPLETE CARE Dressings different to ALLEVYN LIFE Dressings?

ALLEVYN COMPLETE CARE Dressings are new, with next-generation silicone and improved dressing layers. They have been shown to be 8 times more conformable than ALLEVYN LIFE Dressings.**38

In which shapes and sizes are ALLEVYN COMPLETE CARE Dressings available?​

Available in sacrum, heel, multisite, square and rectangle options in a broad range of sizes. See the ordering information below for more details.

Apart from ALLEVYN COMPLETE CARE Dressings, what other ALLEVYN Dressings are available?

ALLEVYN COMPLETE CARE Dressings are the latest addition to an extensive range of bordered, non-bordered and antimicrobial foam dressings. Explore related products below for more options.

Ordering information

Shapes, sizes and ordering information for ALLEVYN COMPLETE CARE Dressings

S+N Code Size Carton
66807695 7.5cm x 7.5cm (3in x 3in) 10
66807696 10cm x 10cm (4in x 4in) 10
66807697 12.5cm x 12.5cm (5in x 5in) 10
66807698 15cm x 15cm (6in x 6in) 10
66807699 17.5cm x 17.5cm (7in x 7in) 10
66807700 10cm x 20cm (3.9in x 7.9in) 10
66807701 10cm x 30cm (3.9in x 11.8in) 10
66807702 Multisite 17.1cm x 17.9cm (6.7in x 7in) 10
66807703 Small Sacrum 17.2cm x 17.5cm (6.8in x 6.9in) 10
66807704 Large Sacrum 21.6cm x 23cm (8.5in x 9.1in) 10
66807705 Heel 25cm x 25cm (9.8in x 9.9in) 10
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Reference material

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Disclaimers

* As demonstrated in silico and in vitro.

** As demonstrated in vitro.

*** As demonstrated in a volunteer trial. 120 volunteers wore the dressing on intact skin for up to 7 days on their thighs or shins. Dressing presence – ALLEVYN COMPLETE CARE Dressings vs Mepilex™ Border Flex/Comfort Dressings, 73% vs 65%. Skin irritation - assessment of ComfortSTAY technology. Patient comfort – ALLEVYN COMPLETE CARE Dressings vs Mepilex™ Border Flex Dressings, 95% vs 89%.

**** 41.6% compared to Medline Optiview™ dressings, 27.4% compared to Mepilex™ Border dressings.

***** Reduction in sacral pressure injuries - OR 0.34 [95% CI: 0.22, 0.54]; p=0.0016. Reduction of per-patient costs of 37-69%, compared to standard preventive care alone; n=359.


Products may not be available in all markets because product availability is subject to the regulatory and/or medical practices in individual markets. Please contact your Smith+Nephew representative or distributor if you have questions about the availability of Smith+Nephew products in your area. For detailed product information, including indications for use, contraindications, precautions and warnings, please consult the product’s applicable Instructions for Use (IFU) prior to use.




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