Cardinal Health Silicone Bordered Foam Wound Dressing Silicone bordered foam dressings are sterile, foam dressings made with a highly absorbent foam pad, protective film backing, gentle silicone adhesive and secure border. The dressings are used to protect and absorb exudate from the wound, which helps facilitate a moist environment and may promote healing. Type of dressing: Primary and secondary dressing. Change frequency: Up to 7 days. Used for the management of moderate to heavy exuding, partial to full thickness wounds, including: Pressure ulcers, diabetic, venous and arterial ulcers, post-operative surgical wounds, graft and donor sites, traumatic wound, lacerations and abrasions. Contraindications: Third-degree burns and lesions with active vasculitis.