Esenta Sting Free Adhesive Remover Wipes 30 Sheets Gentle Skin Protection

Product Overview

ConvaTec ESENTA Sting Free Adhesive Remover Wipes (REF 6260) provide rapid, pain-free removal of medical adhesives from skin. Each individually wrapped wipe is saturated with a 100% silicone-based (siloxane) solution that breaks down adhesive bonds on contact, enabling smooth separation of ostomy skin barriers, wound dressings, surgical tapes, and securement devices without mechanical trauma to the epidermis. The alcohol-free, sting-free formulation is specifically developed for patients with fragile, excoriated, or newly healed skin.

Following adhesive dissolution, the silicone solution evaporates completely, leaving no residue that could interfere with subsequent appliance adhesion. ESENTA wipes are CHG-compatible, allowing use alongside chlorhexidine gluconate skin preparation protocols. Each wipe contains approximately 3 ml of solution in a conveniently sized format suitable for single-use application at the point of care. The product is manufactured by ConvaTec Ltd under ISO 13485-certified quality management systems.

Specifications

Clinical Indications

• Removal of ostomy skin barriers and flanges in colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy patients during routine appliance changes
• Painless removal of wound dressings, foam dressings, hydrocolloid dressings, and film dressings from periwound skin
• Dissolution of residual adhesive from surgical tapes, IV securement devices, and condom catheters
• Peristomal skin care in patients with excoriated, macerated, or irritant contact dermatitis-affected skin
• Use in paediatric and geriatric patients where skin fragility necessitates atraumatic adhesive removal
• Pre-application skin preparation to remove old adhesive residue before new appliance fitting

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does the silicone-based formula differ from solvent-based adhesive removers?

A: Unlike solvent-based removers that may contain citrus oils or alcohols, ESENTA uses hexamethyldisiloxane (HMDSO), a medical-grade siloxane that dissolves adhesive bonds through a physical rather than chemical mechanism. This eliminates the stinging sensation associated with alcohol-based products and avoids cytotoxic effects on exposed wound bed tissue, consistent with recommendations from the World Council of Enterostomal Therapists (WCET) for atraumatic adhesive removal.

Q: Will the remover affect adhesion of my next ostomy appliance or dressing?

A: No. HMDSO evaporates completely within 30 to 60 seconds of application, leaving a clean, residue-free skin surface. Clinical evaluation data demonstrate that subsequent appliance wear time is not reduced when ESENTA is used for barrier removal, provided the skin is allowed to dry before new appliance application.

Q: Can ESENTA wipes be used on broken or excoriated peristomal skin?

A: Yes. The alcohol-free, sting-free formulation is specifically indicated for use on compromised skin surfaces, including excoriated peristomal skin classified as DET (Discolouration, Erosion, Tissue overgrowth) scores 1 through 3. The European Wound Management Association (EWMA) guidelines support silicone-based removers as the standard of care for patients with medical adhesive-related skin injury (MARSI).

Q: Is this product available for purchase in Singapore?

A: Yes. ESENTA Sting Free Adhesive Remover Wipes are available through EMIS (Essential Medical International Supplies Pte Ltd) in Singapore. The product is classified as a Class I medical device under the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) regulatory framework. Healthcare facilities and individual patients can order directly through emis.asia with delivery across Singapore.

Q: What is the recommended technique for using adhesive remover wipes?

A: Gently press the saturated wipe against the edge of the adhesive appliance or dressing and allow the silicone solution to wick beneath the adhesive layer for 5 to 10 seconds. Slowly peel the appliance while continuing to apply the wipe at the separation point. Avoid pulling or stretching the skin. Dispose of the used wipe according to local clinical waste protocols. Allow the skin to dry completely before applying skin barrier products or a new appliance.