Large and Extra Large Bandages for Wounds
When a regular bandage won't cover it, AllaQuix® Basic 4 × 6 and 4 × 14 island dressings cover larger wounds and long incisions in one sterile piece, with no separate tape. Latex-free and suitable for sensitive skin.
Non-adherent pad
A soft absorbent pad that won't stick to the wound, with pain free removal.
Sterile, latex-free
Every dressing individually wrapped. Suitable for sensitive skin.
FDA reviewed and cleared
Professional medical-grade. No prescription required.
Box or case
Order a box for one recovery or a case for a clinic or facility.
One large dressing beats three overlapping bandages
Overlapping small bandages leaves adhesive on or near the wound, gaps where the pads meet, and more to peel off at every change. One dressing that's long enough keeps a single absorbent pad over the whole area and the adhesive on healthy skin.
The AllaQuix® Basic 4 × 6 has a 2 × 4 inch pad and the 4 × 14 has a 2 × 12 inch pad, each surrounded by a 1 inch adhesive border. Both are breathable, soft and flexible, so they move with knees, hips and backs. The Basic line is designed to protect the wound to allow faster healing.
Good fits for a large bandage
- Knee and hip replacement incisions, once your surgeon clears dressing changes
- Abdominal and C-section incisions
- Back and spine incisions
- Larger scrapes and abrasions
- Light to moderate draining wounds
- Covering and securing other dressings
LARGE SIZES
Extra large island dressings
The 4 × 6 comes in a box of 50, the 4 × 14 in a box of 25. Cases available on both.
ISLAND DRESSING · 4×6
AllaQuix® Basic Island Dressing 4 × 6
A 2×4 inch pad inside a 1 inch adhesive border, for longer incisions and larger areas. Box of 50 or a case of 12 boxes.
Best for: longer incisions, larger cuts
ISLAND DRESSING · 4×14
AllaQuix® Basic Island Dressing 4 × 14
A 2×12 inch pad that covers a long incision in one piece. Box of 25 or a case of 10 boxes.
Best for: long incisions, abdominal and back sites
ISLAND DRESSING · 4×4
AllaQuix® Basic Island Dressing 4 × 4
A 2×2 inch non-adherent pad inside a 1 inch adhesive border. Sterile, latex-free and breathable. Box of 50 or a case of 12 boxes.
Best for: incision sites, everyday cuts, light to moderate drainage
SMALL ISLAND DRESSING
AllaQuix® Basic Small Island Dressing
A soft non-adherent pad inside a 1 inch adhesive border, sized for small incisions, fingers and IV catheter sites. Sterile and latex-free. Box of 50 or a case of 20 boxes.
Best for: small incisions, IV sites, fingers
SIZE GUIDE
Measure the wound, then pick the pad
2⅜ × 2¾ small
A ⅜ × ¾ inch pad. For IV catheter sites, laparoscopic port sites, biopsy sites and small incisions. Box of 50 or case of 1,000.
4 × 4
A 2 × 2 inch pad. The everyday size for incisions up to about 2 inches, cuts and scrapes. Box of 50 or case of 600.
4 × 6
A 2 × 4 inch pad. For incisions up to about 4 inches and larger cuts. Box of 50 or case of 12 boxes.
4 × 14
A 2 × 12 inch pad. Covers a long incision in one piece, such as a knee, hip, abdominal or back incision. Box of 25 or case of 10 boxes.
How to put on a long dressing without wrinkles
Long dressings are easier with a plan. Clean and dry the skin around the wound first, because adhesive won't hold on damp skin or lotion.
The routine
- Peel half the backing and anchor one end of the border on healthy skin.
- Lay the pad along the wound as you peel the rest, smoothing as you go.
- Don't stretch the dressing to make it reach. Stretched adhesive pulls on the skin.
- Over a joint, bend it slightly while you apply the dressing so it doesn't tug when you move.
- Press the border down all the way around.
- Don't cut the dressing to size. Cutting breaks the sterile pad and the border. Choose the size that fits instead.
FAQ
Questions about large bandages
What size bandage do I need for a knee replacement incision?
Most knee replacement incisions are longer than a standard bandage. The AllaQuix® Basic 4 × 14 has a 12 inch pad that covers a long incision in one piece. Follow your surgeon's instructions on when to change the first dressing.
Are these large bandages waterproof?
No. AllaQuix® Basic is breathable non-woven material, not waterproof. Ask your surgeon about showering, then put on a fresh dressing afterward if the old one got wet.
Are they good for sensitive skin?
AllaQuix® Basic is latex-free and suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. For very thin or fragile skin, ask your care team whether an adhesive border is right for you.
Can I cut an extra large dressing to fit?
No. Cutting compromises sterility and the adhesive border. Pick the size whose pad covers the whole wound.
How often should I change a large dressing?
Usually once a day, and any time it gets wet, dirty or loose, unless your doctor gave you a different schedule.
Can I buy extra large bandages in bulk?
Yes. The 4 × 6 comes in a case of 12 boxes and the 4 × 14 in a case of 10 boxes of 25. Choose the case option when you add it to your cart.
PLAN AHEAD
Stock the right size before you need it
Large wounds and long incisions go through dressings. Order enough for a daily change plus spares.
General wound care information, not medical advice. Always follow your doctor's instructions. Not for emergency, arterial, or severe bleeding.
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