RespoSorb® Silicone Border & RespoSorb® Silicone

Built for better healing

Wound care accelerated with RespoSorb®

RespoSorb® Silicone Border and RespoSorb® Silicone are silicone superabsorbent dressings designed for the management of exuding wounds. It achieves significant wound area reduction, elevates patient quality of life whilst saving time and money.
RespoSorb® is an advanced wound care dressing designed to support faster wound healing, improve patient comfort, and simplify wound management. Suitable for a wide range of acute and chronic wounds, this highly absorbent silicone border dressing helps maintain an optimal moist wound environment, promoting wound bed improvement and significant wound area reduction.

Achieve significant wound area reduction.

Maintain an ideal moist environment and improve wound bed quality.

Save time & costs.

Fewer dressing changes compared to foam dressings.

Elevate patients' quality of life.

Significant benefits such as decrease in pain and improvement in comfort.

Understanding the Mode of Action of RespoSorb®

Discover how RespoSorb® Silicone Border absorbs and retains exudate, helps protect surrounding skin and supports optimal conditions for wound care.

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Discover how RespoSorb® can support faster wound healing, effective exudate management, fewer dressing changes, and improved patient comfort. Complete the form below to request a sample and learn how this advanced silicone border dressing can help optimise wound care outcomes.

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Outcomes that matter.

Supported by clinical evidence that demonstrates:

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Explore the latest Clinical Evidence behind RespoSorb® Silicone Border

Access clinical papers and evidence supporting the use of RespoSorb® Silicone Border in wound care, including research on dressing performance, exudate management and patient outcomes.
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Available Sizes, Product Codes and Ordering Information

Find the complete range of RespoSorb® dressings, including available sizes, PIP codes and NHSSC codes. The range includes bordered dressings for a variety of wound care applications, including sacral, heel and oval-shaped wounds.

RespoSorb® Silicone Border
Size Pack Size PIP Code NHSSC Code
8 x 8cm 10 pcs 427-9477 413000
10 x 10cm 10 pcs 427-9485 413001
12.5 x 12.5cm 10 pcs 427-9550 413002
15 x 15cm 10 pcs 427-9493 413003
16 x 26cm 10 pcs 427-9501 413004
17.5 x 17.5cm 10 pcs 427-9543 413022
20 x 20cm 10 pcs 427-9519 413005
18 x 18cm (Sacrum) 10 pcs 427-9576 413006
23 x 23cm (Sacrum) 10 pcs 427-9584 413007
13 x 15.5cm (Oval) 10 pcs 427-9527 413008
12 x 23cm (Oval) 10 pcs 427-9535 413009
25 x 25cm (Heel) 10 pcs 427-9568

413010
RespoSorb® Silicone
8 x 8cm 10 pcs 406-5074 EKH85137
12.5 x 12.5cm 10 pcs 406-5082 EKH85134
10 x 20cm 10 pcs 406-5090 EKH85136
20 x 20cm 10 pcs 406-5108 EKH85133

20 x 25cm

10 pcs

406-5116

 EKH85135
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Award-Winning Design

RespoSorb® Silicone Border received the Medical Devices and Technology Design award! This accolade is a testament to the product's exceptional quality, innovative design, and outstanding performance in wound care.
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RespoSorb® - Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to commonly asked questions about RespoSorb® Silicone Border, including dressing wear time, wound suitability, exudate management and application guidance.
What is RespoSorb® Silicone Border used for?
RespoSorb® Silicone Border is a silicone superabsorbent dressing designed for the management of low to highly exuding acute and chronic wounds. It helps manage exudate, protect peri-wound skin and support an optimal wound healing environment.
What wound types can RespoSorb® Silicone Border be used on?
RespoSorb® Silicone Border can be used on a range of acute and chronic wounds, including surgical wounds, traumatic wounds, pressure ulcers, leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers.
Can RespoSorb® Silicone Border be used on deep wounds?
If there is more than a 2cm depth to the wound, a primary dressing may be used to help provide intimate wound contact. If the wound requires debridement, a primary dressing such as HydroClean® Advance can be used underneath.
Can I use RespoSorb® Silicone Border over the top of antimicrobial dressings?
Yes, RespoSorb®Silicone Border can be used as a secondary dressing over primary dressings such as antimicrobials. It is also the perfect partner to use over HydroClean® Advance when the main treatment aim is debridement.
Do I need to use a wound contact layer?
No, you don’t need to use a wound contact layer underneath RespoSorb® Silicone Border dressings. The dressing itself has a silicone wound contact layer, allowing easy application and painless, atraumatic removal. This is especially important for patients with fragile skin and helps prevent MARSI (Medical Adhesive‑Related Skin Injuries).
How long can RespoSorb® Silicone Border be left in place?
RespoSorb® Silicone Border can be left in place for up to 7 days and can manage moderate-to-high levels of exudate. The dressing should be changed if exudate reaches the border of the dressing.
Can my patients wear RespoSorb® in the shower?
Yes. RespoSorb® dressings have a shower‑proof backing that allows patients to shower while wearing them.
Will it be painful for my patient when I change the dressing?
RespoSorb®is composed of a silicone adhesive, which helps prevent slipping and supports application. Dressing changes can therefore be carried out almost painlessly.
Can I cut RespoSorb®?
You can cut the transparent adhesive border if required; however, the pad itself must not be cut as this will damage the integrity of the dressing.
Can my patient apply RespoSorb® themselves?

RespoSorb® Silicone Border is ideal for shared care. It is easy to apply and remove, allowing patients to fit dressing changes around daily living. This should be agreed with the patient and be in line with local Trust guidelines. Further support is available at sharethecare.info.

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Can RespoSorb® Silicone Border be used on infected wounds?
RespoSorb® Silicone Border can be used on infected wounds, but not as the primary antimicrobial treatment. RespoSorb® Silicone Border should be used as a secondary dressing. An appropriate primary antimicrobial dressing (e.g. silver, iodine, honey, or HydroClean® Advance where debridement/ biofilm removal) is required.