ConvaMax Superabsorber Wound Dressings

When a wound produces more exudate than a standard foam or gauze can handle, fluid pools at the wound bed, macerates the surrounding skin, and forces more frequent changes. ConvaMax Superabsorber dressings from Convatec are built for exactly that problem — moderately to heavily exuding wounds where absorption, retention, and skin protection all matter at once.

The dressing works in layers. A gelling silicone contact surface stays gentle against the wound and peels away without stripping fragile skin, while a superabsorbent polymer core locks fluid away from the wound bed even under compression. That locking action is what separates a superabsorber from ordinary absorbent pads: exudate stays trapped inside rather than being squeezed back out, which helps guard against maceration and reduces strikethrough. A waterproof nonwoven backing rounds out the design so patients can move — and in some cases shower — with more confidence.

This collection carries the range in the sizes clinicians reach for most. The non-adhesive, borderless versions (4"x4" ref. 422567, 4"x8" ref. 422568, and 6"x8" ref. 422571) suit wounds where you want to secure the dressing with your own retention system or wrap. The ConvaMax Superabsorber Adhesive dressing in 4"x4" (ref. 422576) adds a self-securing border and a non-strikethrough backing, so it's ready to apply on its own. Every option is sterile.

Choosing between them comes down to two questions: how much you expect the wound to drain, and whether you need a built-in adhesive border. Match the pad size to the wound with a margin of intact skin, and step up to the 4"x8" or 6"x8" sizes for larger or more productive wounds where change frequency is a concern.

ConvaMax fits naturally into a broader dressing protocol. Explore related options in Wound Care, or browse specific formats such as Foam Dressings and Wound Dressings.