DermaRite BorderedFoam® 4×4 Waterproof Foam Wound Dressing

DermaRite’s BorderedFoam® is a sterile, island-style foam dressing designed for advanced wound care. This 4″×4″ square dressing features a highly absorbent 2″×2″ hydrophilic polyurethane foam pad at its center. The foam core can soak up large volumes of wound exudate – up to 5–20× its own weight – while a waterproof, breathable film backing seals around the edges. Together these layers maintain a moist healing environment (critical for faster tissue regeneration) and lock out contaminants. The soft foam pad cushions and protects the wound from pressure and friction. A gentle non-acrylic (silicone-based) adhesive border (latex-free) secures the dressing comfortably to skin, even on joints or irregular areas, without irritating fragile or sensitive tissue. Because it preserves moisture and wicks fluid away from the wound edge, BorderedFoam minimizes maceration and helps accelerate the wound-healing process. Each dressing is factory-sterilized and individually packaged; sold in a convenient box of 10 (Item #00298E).

Features

• High-Absorbency Foam Pad: The 2″×2″ hydrophilic polyurethane core rapidly absorbs wound fluids (up to 20× its weight), making it ideal for moderate-to-heavy exudate. Absorption helps maintain a moist wound environment and draw drainage away from the wound bed, reducing maceration.
• Waterproof, Breathable Backing: A bonded polyurethane film outer layer forms a fluid-tight barrier against water and bacteria while allowing vapor to escape. This composite backing keeps the dressing firmly in place and prevents external contamination. Patients can shower or bathe without disturbing the wound, and the breathable membrane helps regulate moisture for optimal healing.
• Gentle Non-Acrylic Adhesive: The wide adhesive border uses a hypoallergenic, non-acrylic (silicone-based) adhesive, which is latex-free. This ensures secure adhesion to the skin without aggressive sticking. The border conforms easily to edges and joints, and peels off painlessly to minimize trauma to new tissue.
• Soft, Cushioned Protection: Underneath the backing, the thick foam pad cushions and shields the wound site. It distributes pressure evenly and absorbs shocks, reducing discomfort on sensitive areas. This cushioning action protects fragile tissue and supports patient mobility (ideal for knees, elbows, heels, or other high-movement areas).
• Non-Adherent Contact Layer: A laminated, non-stick inner lining prevents the foam from sticking to the wound bed. This makes dressing changes virtually painless and protects new granulation tissue during removal.
• Sterile & Hypoallergenic: Each dressing is sterile (sterilized during manufacturing) and designed for single-patient use. The entire construction is latex-free, minimizing the risk of allergic reactions or skin irritation.
• Box of 10 (Item #00298E) – HSA/FSA Eligible: Packaged in a sturdy box of 10 sterile dressings, DermaRite BorderedFoam is HSA/FSA-eligible (where applicable) for convenient health-plan purchasing. (Item #00298E.)

Uses

BorderedFoam® dressings are widely used for managing exuding wounds across many clinical settings. Typical applications include:

• Pressure Ulcers (Bedsores): Supports healing of stage II–IV pressure injuries by managing heavy drainage and protecting the ulcer base.
• Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Absorbs moisture from diabetic foot wounds, promoting a moist yet controlled healing environment and reducing infection risk.
• Venous/Arterial Leg Ulcers: For chronic lower-extremity ulcers (venous stasis or arterial), it balances moisture and cushions the wound bed for comfort.
• Surgical & Traumatic Wounds: Ideal for post-operative incision sites, lacerations, abrasions, and donor graft or skin harvest areas. The waterproof barrier helps safeguard surgical wounds from contamination.
• Burns: Suitable for first- and second-degree burns with moderate exudate, providing a moist environment and gentle protection.
• Skin Tears & Abrasions: Great for fragile or thin skin in elderly patients (skin tears) where gentle adhesion and cushioning are needed.
• High-Drainage Wounds: Especially useful on wounds with moderate-to-heavy exudate (requiring frequent dressing changes) since the high absorbency extends wear-time.
• Difficult-to-Dress Areas: Conforms well to joints (elbows, knees) and contoured body parts, maintaining contact on irregular wound anatomy.
• General Wound Care: Effective in any scenario demanding moisture balance, exudate control, and infection protection. Its waterproof, sterile design helps block bacteria and bodily fluids, aiding in infection prevention during healing.

This foam island dressing can serve as both a primary wound contact layer and a secondary protective barrier, often eliminating the need for additional gauze. It is commonly used in hospitals, wound clinics, nursing homes, and home-care settings as a durable, high-performance wound management product.

Product Details & Specifications

• Dressing Size: 4″ × 4″ outer dimensions with a 2″ × 2″ central foam pad.
• Material: Hydrophilic polyurethane foam pad + breathable, waterproof polyurethane film backing.
• Adhesive Border: Wide anchoring border using a non-acrylic, hypoallergenic medical adhesive (latex-free) for gentle yet secure adhesion.
• Sterility: Each dressing is sterile, sealed individually for single use. Non-toxic and free from latex or irritating compounds.
• Quantity: 10 dressings per box (DermaRite Item #00298E). Sterile packaging allows hygienic storage.
• Eligible for HSA/FSA: Recognized as a medical supply for tax-advantaged healthcare accounts (verify eligibility with your plan).
• Brand: DermaRite Industries (known for advanced wound care products).
• Applications: Absorbent foam wound dressing, ideal for wound healing, exudate management, and moisture retention. Compatible with skin grafts, ulcers, incisions, and other wet or chronic wounds.

These features make DermaRite BorderedFoam® a high-traffic-wound-care solution with broad search relevance (e.g. bordered foam wound dressing, absorbent foam bandage, sterile adhesive island dressing, foam wound care, moisture-control dressing, pressure ulcer bandage, diabetic ulcer bandage, waterproof wound dressing, etc.). Built for healthcare professionals and at-home wound care alike, it promotes faster healing by balancing moisture and protecting sensitive tissue.