Primapore Adhesive Island Dressing
Primapore is a popular choice in Australian hospitals, clinics and home care settings for managing surgical wounds and minor injuries. Developed by Smith+Nephew, it is an adhesive non-woven wound dressing designed to combine comfort, protection and ease of use.
Primapore dressings combine an absorbent pad with a soft and conformable fixative layer for the simple and effective management of sutured wounds. Available in seven sizes on a single listing, Primapore is a reliable, clinician-trusted all-in-one island dressing suited to a wide range of wound types and body locations.
How Primapore Works
At the core of the dressing is a soft, breathable non-woven fabric that conforms to the body's contours. The centre contains a highly absorbent pad covered by a low-adherent layer to minimise sticking to the wound bed. This design helps manage wound exudate, keeps the wound clean, and reduces pain and trauma during dressing changes.
The absorbent pad used in Primapore is a Melolin pad — Smith+Nephew's own low-adherent wound contact material — which allows exudate to pass into the absorbent layer while maintaining a low-trauma interface with the wound surface.
Key Verified Features
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Soft Breathable Cover — allows air to circulate freely around the wound, reducing the risk of infection and promoting healing
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Highly Absorbent Melolin Pad — effectively absorbs excess moisture and fluids from the wound, preventing pooling and reducing the risk of infection
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Low-Allergy Acrylic Adhesive — specifically formulated to maximise patient comfort while maintaining excellent adhesive properties, suitable for patients with sensitive skin
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Conformable to All Wound Sites — the pad adapts to all types of wound sites regardless of shape or location, providing full coverage and protection
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Water-Resistant Backing — repels water and external contaminants, protecting the wound during daily activities
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Sterile and Individually Packaged — each dressing is individually sterile packed for clean technique application
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Can Be Used on Infected Wounds — suitable for infected wounds when changed daily
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Easy-Open Packaging — protection paper with a slit in the middle so fingers and forceps do not touch the wound contact surface during application
- Latex Free
| Product Code |
Dressing Size |
Pack qty |
| 66003634 |
7.2 × 5cm |
50 per pack |
| 7135 |
8 × 6cm |
50 per pack |
| 66000317 |
8 × 10cm |
20 per pack |
| 66000318 |
8 × 15cm |
20 per pack |
| 66000319 |
10 × 20cm |
20 per pack |
| 66000320 |
10 × 25cm |
20 per pack |
| 66007140 |
10 × 35cm |
20 per pack |
For wound care nurses, community nurses, GPs, occupational therapists, support coordinators and plan managers sourcing everyday wound care consumables for NDIS participants.
Instructions for Use
Step 1. Wash hands before and after treating the wound.
Step 2. Gently clean and dry the wound and surrounding skin. Any excess hair should be clipped to ensure close approximation to the wound. Stop any bleeding (apply gentle pressure if necessary) and ensure that the skin is completely dry around the wound.
Step 3. Remove dressing from the pouch. Do not cut the dressing.
Step 4. Remove the top half of the backing paper.
Step 5. Remove the second half of the backing paper and smooth the dressing down, without stretching, ensuring the pad fully covers the wound.
Step 6. Remove carefully, particularly with elderly or fragile skin. Support skin with free hand whilst gently peeling dressing away in direction of hair growth. Change the dressing as necessary (for example: if wet or the pad is soiled).
*Imagery for reference only and actual product / packaging may vary
