3M 1624W Tegaderm Transparent Film Dressing Frame Style 2-3/8" x 2-3/4"

3M Tegaderm Transparent Dressings are manufactured by 3M and are designed with a thin film backing of non-latex, hypoallergenic adhesive. This Transparent Dressing is breathable, allowing oxygen and moisture vapor exchange. The Transparent Film Dressing is waterproof and impermeable to liquids, bacteria, and viruses. An intact dressing protects the site from outside contamination. Laboratory testing has proven Tegaderm is a barrier against HIV-1 and HBV while the dressings remain intact without leakage. 3M Tegaderm Transparent Film Dressings should not be used as a replacement for sutures and other primary wound closure methods. However, they can be used for the following applications: To cover and protect catheter sites and wounds. To maintain a moist environment for wound healing. To facilitate autolytic debridement. To cover first and second degree burns. To secure devices to the skin. To protect superficial partial thickness burns. To treat stage I or II pressure ulcers. To keep clean, closed surgical incisions. To protect abrasions, skin tears, blisters. As a secondary dressing. As a protective cover over at-risk skin. As a protective eye covering. As a skin graft donor sites. As an autolytic debridement facilitated by the moist wound healing environment. As a protective eye covering. For post tattoo application and removal. Tegaderm Transparent film dressings are designed for protecting skin and wound sites. The Frame Style Dressing allows customization of shape and size to fit any site. Unique sacral shape is designed for challenging and difficult-to-dress areas. This film dressing is a breathable barrier that keeps liquids, bacteria and other contaminates out while allowing the skin to function normally. The dressing serves also as a waterproof, bacterial and viral barrier to outside contaminants, allowing the patient to shower. The breathable film allows moisture vapor and oxygen exchange while providing a moist wound environment for enhanced healing.