Telfa Island Dressing 2 x 3-3/4 Inch Latex-Free Sterile Box of 50

A reliable island dressing handles two jobs at once — protecting the wound and staying in place — without requiring additional tape or secondary fixation. The Telfa Island Dressing does both with a non-adherent wound contact layer that will not stick to the wound surface, reducing pain and trauma at dressing changes, and an integrated adhesive border that conforms to all body contours and holds the dressing securely in place. Sterile and latex-free, it is appropriate for lightly draining wounds across a wide range of clinical and home care settings. Size: 2" x 3-3/4". Box of 50 individually packaged sterile dressings.

Key Features

• Non-adherent wound contact layer — will not stick to the wound surface, reducing pain and trauma at dressing changes
• Integrated adhesive border — holds the dressing in place without additional tape
• Conforming design — adapts to all body contours and wound sites
• Sterile — individually packaged for aseptic application
• Latex-free — safe for latex-sensitive patients and caregivers
• Ideal for lightly draining wounds — absorbs light exudate while protecting the wound bed

Specifications

• SKU: KE7539
• Brand: Telfa (Kendall / Covidien)
• Size: 2" x 3-3/4"
• Quantity: 50 per box
• Sterility: Sterile, individually packaged
• Latex-Free: Yes

Ideal For

• Lightly draining post-surgical wounds requiring a non-adherent, self-adhesive dressing
• Abrasions, lacerations, and minor wounds in clinical and home care settings
• Latex-sensitive patients and caregivers who require a latex-free wound care option
• Hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities stocking a reliable sterile island dressing
• Home health and wound care programs where a simple, all-in-one dressing without secondary fixation is preferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a non-adherent dressing and why does it matter?
A non-adherent dressing has a wound contact layer that is designed not to bond to the wound surface or the healing tissue. Standard gauze and some other dressings can adhere to the wound bed as exudate dries, and removing them can disrupt new tissue formation and cause significant pain. A non-adherent dressing like Telfa lifts away cleanly at dressing changes, reducing trauma to the wound and making the change less painful for the patient. This is particularly important for wounds with fragile new tissue or for patients with pain sensitivity.

What is an island dressing?
An island dressing is a wound dressing that has a central absorbent or non-adherent pad surrounded by an adhesive border. The adhesive border adheres to the intact skin around the wound, holding the dressing in place without requiring separate tape or bandaging. This makes island dressings convenient for wounds in locations where tape application is difficult, and reduces the number of products needed for a complete dressing change. The Telfa Island Dressing combines the non-adherent Telfa pad with an integrated adhesive border in a single sterile unit.

Is this dressing appropriate for heavily draining wounds?
No. The Telfa Island Dressing is designed for lightly draining wounds. For wounds with moderate to heavy exudate, a higher-absorbency dressing — such as a foam dressing, alginate, or hydrofiber — would be more appropriate. Using a light-absorbency dressing on a heavily draining wound can result in strike-through (exudate saturating through the dressing), which increases the risk of maceration of the surrounding skin and may require more frequent dressing changes. Consult your healthcare provider or wound care specialist to confirm the appropriate dressing type for your specific wound.

How should this dressing be applied and removed?
Clean and dry the wound and surrounding skin before application. Remove the dressing from its sterile packaging using aseptic technique, center the non-adherent pad over the wound, and press the adhesive border firmly onto the surrounding intact skin. To remove, gently lift one edge of the adhesive border and peel back slowly and evenly, supporting the skin as you go to minimize discomfort. If the dressing is adhering to the wound edges, moisten with sterile saline before removal to ease the process.