3M™ Tegaderm™ Transparent Film Dressings can be used to cover and protect catheter sites and wounds to maintain a moist environment for wound healing, and to secure devices to the skin. These dressings consist of a thin film backing with a hypoallergenic adhesive that gently secures the skin. 3M™ Tegaderm™ Transparent Film Dressings are breathable, sterile, transparent, and waterproof, and they provide a barrier to external contaminants.
Tegaderm™ Film consists of a thin film backing with a non-latex, hypoallergenic adhesive. The dressing is breathable, allowing good oxygen and moisture vapor exchange. It is waterproof and impermeable to liquids, bacteria, and viruses.* An intact dressing protects the site from outside contamination.
Key Features:
Provides a waterproof, sterile barrier to external contaminants including liquids, bacteria, and viruses
Easy to apply and remove
Picture-frame delivery makes placement accurate and easy, minimizing the potential to stick to gloves or to itself
Stays on skin for long periods without skin irritation or maceration
Stretch and release removal prevents skin irritation
