Allevyn Life Silicone Gel Adhesive Dressing 10.3 x 10.3cm 2 Pack by Smith & Nephew
Allevyn Life dressings have a multi-layered design incorporating hydro cellular foam, hyper-absorber lock-away core and masking layer. It is ideal for those with fragile or sensitive skin or who have minor burns or skin tears.
These dressings are designed for people and their everyday life through:
- Unique quadrilobed shape with a wide border designed to fit the contours of the human body more securely
- The protective masking layer minimises the visual impact of strikethrough
- Excellent fluid locking under pressure
- Provides the patient with peace of mind leakage prevention
- Common wound odour absorption when tested on representative compounds
- ALLEVYN Life's multi-layered design provides cushioning and helps to spread pressure
- The wound contact layer surface is coated with a gentle silicone adhesive layer, which is easy to apply and remove, it can be lifted and repositioned without losing its adherent properties.
- Change indicator optimises dressing change frequency and minimises wastage
- The film layer is showerproof and aids in the prevention of bacterial wound infection.
- Allevyn Life can be left in place without the need for a secondary dressing.
ALLEVYN Life dressings provide wound management by secondary intention for:
- Shallow, granulating wounds
- Chronic and acute exudative wounds
- Full and partial thickness wounds such as pressure ulcers, leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers
- Malignant wounds
- Surgical wounds
- First and second-degree burns
- Donor sites
- Skin tears
- Fungating ulcers
- ALLEVYN Life may be used on infected wounds. Where the product is used on infected wounds, the wounds should be treated as per local clinical protocol.
To apply ALLEVYN Life follow the steps below:
Cleanse the wound in accordance with local clinical protocol.
Select an appropriate dressing size.
Prepare and clean the skin surrounding the wound area and remove excess moisture. Any excess hair should be clipped to ensure close approximation to the wound.
Using a clean technique remove one of the protector films from ALLEVYN Life and anchor the adhesive side of the dressing to the skin. Smooth the dressing over the wound ensuring there are no creases.
Remove the remaining protector film and smooth the dressing over the remainder of the wound without stretching, ensuring no creases. Only the pad area of the dressing must be adhered across the entire surface of the wound.
ALLEVYN Life can be used to dress awkward areas such as elbows; the dressing corner lobes can be overlapped when positioning the dressing, ensuring no creasing, or stretching occurs.
When to Change
Dressings can be left in place undisturbed for up to 7 days, depending on the condition of the wound and the surrounding skin, or until exudate covers more than 50% of the absorbent pad outside of the central screen.
The above is guidance and the decision of when to change should be dependent upon clinical assessment and local protocols should also be taken into consideration.
If dressings are applied to the sacral area, due to the increased potential for contamination and infection in this area, increased monitoring of dressing adherence may be required as per local clinic Dressing Removal
To remove ALLEVYN Life, lift the edge of the dressing and slowly peel back until completely removed from the wound.
Always read the label, use as directed.
Delivery varies by location, please see the expected timeframe to receive your product below:
Metro: 1-3 business days
Regional: 1-5 business days
Change of Mind Returns Policy
If you have changed your mind about a product purchased from Healthylife, we will provide a refund at our discretion, provided that the product:
Is flagged with us for return, with valid proof of purchase, within 30 days of purchase.
Is in its original condition, including with original packaging and seals intact.
Is not a product that is an exempt product (as set out in the “Products Exempt from Change of Mind Returns” below).
Has not been used and, if a perishable product, is not expired or within 2 days of expiry.
In certain circumstances, you may be required to provide further information such as photo identification. Information collected in this manner will be stored securely in accordance with the Woolworths Group Privacy Policy. Healthylife reserves the right to refuse a refund for unverified purchases.
Return shipping is at the customer's expense for Change of Mind returns.
This policy is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
Products Exempt from Change of Mind Returns
We will not provide a refund if you have simply changed your mind about any of the following products purchased from Healthylife (unless the product is faulty or Australian Consumer Law applies):
Rapid antigen tests
Baby formula
Prescription medicine
Compounded ‘Pharmacy Only’ items
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Refrigerated items
Bulk or special orders
Clearance items
Underwear, intimacy, and sexual health products
If you have purchased additional items that you no longer want, we encourage you to share them with those in need, particularly the elderly, disabled, and most vulnerable in our community.
How to Process a Return for Change of Mind
Contact customer care to notify us of your return request. Provide a photo of the item packaged in its box and your original order number. Our team will validate that the item qualifies for a change of mind refund.
Package the item(s) safely into a box. You must quote your original order reference inside the box or highlight it on the outside for identification. Take a photo of the item in the box (this will be needed later).
Post the item back to us via Registered Post at your nearest Australia Post office to the return address provided by the customer care team. The return address may differ depending on your location. Do not forget to provide the tracking number to our customer care team, as we need this to finalise your return.
Once our customer care team validates the return conditions and the item is processed by Australia Post, we will process your refund. Refunds will be made using the original payment method stated on your proof of purchase and may take up to 5 working days to be processed.
Healthylife Faulty Products Policy
Our goods and services come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. For major failures with a service, you are entitled to:
Cancel your service contract with us.
A refund for the unused portion or compensation for its reduced value.
If you receive an item that is faulty, we will happily:
Refund the purchase price of the faulty product(s).
Replace the product(s) with the same value as the original purchased item(s).
For some high-value items, Healthylife reserves the right to assess the product for acceptable quality before providing a solution.
How to Process a Return for a Faulty Product
Contact customer care, providing:
Your order number.
A description of the fault and the product(s) to be returned.
A photo of the faulty product(s).
Our team will assess the fault, and once validated, we will provide a Returns Prepaid Label to post the goods back to our warehouse at our cost, including a return tracking number.
Pack your item safely in a box and take it to the nearest Australia Post office to post the item(s) using the returns label provided. If you cannot print the labels, Australia Post staff can print them for you at the time of posting.
Once the return parcel is processed by Australia Post, our team will process your refund, which should be reimbursed within 5 working days via the same payment method used for the order.
Proof of Purchase
Returns must be accompanied by a receipt or other verifiable proof of purchase, such as:
Order confirmation
Tax invoice
Any information collected will be stored securely in accordance with Woolworths Group's Privacy Policy. Healthylife reserves the right to refuse a refund for unverified purchases.