Product Overview
3M Tegaderm Transparent Film Dressing, Frame Style, is a sterile, vapour permeable transparent film dressing. 3M Tegaderm Transparent Film Dressings can be used to cover and protect catheter sites, and secure devices to the skin. Tegaderm dressings can be used to protect I.V. sites, enhance wound healing, prevent skin breakdown, and protect clean, closed surgical incisions. Tegaderm dressings are available in many sizes, shapes and application styles to meet a wide variety of needs.
- Stabilises the catheter, minimising catheter movement
- Notched designs provide a better seal around the catheter
- Waterproof, sterile barrier protects the I.V. site from external contaminants such as bacteria, viruses, blood and body fluids – in vitro testing shows that the transparent film provides a viral barrier from viruses 27 nm in diameter or larger while the dressing remains intact without leakage
- Transparency allows monitoring of I.V. sites without the need to remove the dressing
- Breathable film lets oxygen in and moisture vapour out
- Picture-frame delivery makes placement accurate and easy, minimising potential to stick to gloves or to itself
- Framed style allows one-handed application and less waste. Non-adhesive handles allow for hassle-free application
- Waterproof dressing provides a breathable bacterial and viral barrier to outside contaminants and allows the patient to shower
- Up to 7-day wear time
Specifications
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Applications |
Catheters Fixation |
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Border |
Yes |
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Brands |
Tegaderm™ |
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Clinical Sub-Area |
Orthopedics |
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Condition |
I.V. Related |
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Department |
I.V. Therapy, Urgent Care, Cardiovascular, Emergency, Oncology, Intensive Care Unit, Pediatrics, Dialysis Center, Medical-Surgical, Operating Room-Surgery, Radiology, Wound Care |
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Dressing Type |
Film |
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Hypoallergenic |
Yes |
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IV Related Condition Type |
CVC Implanted Port, Arterial Catheter, CVC Short-Term, Epidural Catheter, PIV, CVC Dialysis, CVC PICC, CVC Tunneled |
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Latex |
No |
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Product Type |
Standard Dressing |
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Product Use |
PIV |
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Therapeutic Area and Conditions |
I.V. Therapy |
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Waterproof |
Yes |
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Overall Length (Metric) |
10.5 cm |
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Overall Width (Metric) |
8.5 cm |
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