ALLEVYN Ag Heel Absorbent Silver Barrier Dressing is indicated for exudate absorption and the management of partial to full thickness wounds. Some typical wounds are: Ulcers (venous, arterial, diabetic), Pressure Sores, Donor Sites, Surgical Incisions, Surgical Excisions, Burns (1st and 2nd degree), Creation and maintenance of a moist wound environment. Moist wound environments have been established as optimal environments for the management of the wound. Provides physical separation between the wound and external environments to assist in preventing bacterial contamination of the wound.