1616 - Solventum Tegaderm™ Transparent Film Dressing with Border - 4" x 4 3/4", 50/bx, 4 bx/cs

Tegaderm™ Transparent Film Dressing with Border - 4" x 4 3/4", 50/bx, 4 bx/cs

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The Solventum Tegaderm™ Transparent Film Dressing with Border (SKU 1616) is a sterile, waterproof, and breathable dressing that combines the visibility of a transparent film with a reinforced soft cloth border. This 4 inch x 4 3/4 inch (10 cm x 12 cm) dressing is specifically designed for high-securement applications where additional adhesive strength is required to stabilize catheters or protect large wound sites. The central transparent window allows for continuous observation while the surrounding cloth border provides extra durability and resistance to edge-lift, ensuring a long-lasting and reliable seal even in high-moisture areas.

Key Features

• Reinforced Soft Cloth Border: Features a non-woven cloth border around the perimeter of the transparent film, providing extra securement and helping to prevent the dressing from peeling or "rolling" at the edges during patient movement.
• Waterproof and Viral Barrier: The central film layer effectively blocks external liquids and microorganisms, including viruses 27 nm in diameter or larger, while the dressing remains intact to prevent environmental contamination of the site.
• Continuous Site Visibility: The high-clarity transparent window allows healthcare providers to monitor the insertion site or wound bed at a glance, significantly reducing the need for unnecessary and disruptive dressing changes.
• Moisture Vapor Exchange: The breathable film technology allows for the efficient escape of moisture vapor and the intake of oxygen, maintaining a healthy skin environment and reducing the risk of periwound maceration.
• Enhanced Stabilization: The combination of film and cloth border makes this dressing ideal for securing heavier medical devices or catheters that require more aggressive fixation than a standard film-only dressing.
• Conformable and Flexible: Despite the reinforced border, the dressing is designed to follow body contours and flex with the patient, increasing comfort and maintaining the integrity of the seal on moving parts of the body.

Ideal Clinical Applications

• Central Venous Catheter (CVC) Securement: Provides a high level of stabilization for central lines, PICC lines, and other large-bore catheters that require both visibility and maximum adhesive security.
• Orthopedic and Large Incisions: Excellent for protecting clean, closed surgical sites where the cloth border adds durability against the friction of clothing or bedsheets.
• Peripheral IV Management: Used for securing peripheral intravenous lines in patients where standard film dressings may be prone to premature lifting.
• Secondary Dressing Support: Highly effective for securing primary fillers, such as alginates or foams, that require a waterproof outer layer and reinforced edge-hold.
• Wound and Skin Protection: Shields the skin from friction, shear, and constant exposure to bodily fluids while allowing for the management of light-to-moderate exudate.

Product Details

Brand: Tegaderm™ Solventum (formerly 3M™)

Product Type: Transparent Film Dressing (Frame Style)

Compatible With: Peripheral IV catheters, skin prep barriers (e.g., Cavilon™), and small primary wound fillers

Latex Status: Not Made with Natural Rubber Latex

Single-Use / Reusable: Single-Use

Packaging

Tegaderm™ Transparent Film Dressing with Border - 4" x 4 3/4", 50/bx, 4 bx/cs

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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Important Safety Information

Drug Patch Contraindication: Do not use this dressing to cover medicated drug delivery patches (e.g., fentanyl or nicotine). The occlusive nature of the film can dangerously increase the rate of drug absorption, potentially leading to an overdose.

Skin Tension Warning: Do not stretch the dressing during application. Applying the film or cloth border under tension can cause mechanical skin trauma and tension blisters.

Hemostasis Requirement: Active bleeding must be controlled and adequate hemostasis achieved at the site before applying the dressing to ensure a safe, secure, and long-lasting seal.