Tegaderm™ CHG Chlorhexidine Gluconate Gel Pad 1664R
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Engineered for versatility and antimicrobial protection.
Now you can provide your patients antimicrobial protection around a wide variety of percutaneous devices.
Tegaderm CHG is intended to reduce catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) in patients with central venous or arterial catheters. Tegaderm CHG Gel Pad 1664R provides site visibility and immediate and continuous antimicrobial protection against microorganisms associated with CRBSIs for up to 7 days withoutadditional moisture required to activate. The highly breathable film atop the CHG gel pad helps to release moisture. The gel pad remains clear and protects even in the presence of blood, saline and exudates. The adhesive border provides gentle, yet strong adherence to skin, and the pre-cut slit in the gel pad is designed to conform around a variety of percutaneous devices.
To use Tegaderm CHG Chlorhexidine Gluconate gel pad 1664R with intravascular devices, reference the below steps.
To see application for drains, external fixator pins, and other percutaneous devices, click here.
Note/Important Safety Warning: Do not use Tegaderm™ CHG Gel Pad on premature infants or infants younger than two months of age. Use of this product on premature infants may result in hypersensitivity reactions or necrosis of the skin. The safety and effectiveness of Tegaderm™ CHG Gel Pad has not been established in children under 18 years of age. For full prescribing information, see the Instructions for Use.
- Standalone CHG gel pad engineered for versatility and antimicrobial protection
- Tegaderm CHG is intended to reduce catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) in patients with central venous or arterial catheters
- CHG gel pad provides immediate and continuous antimicrobial activity – reducing skin flora and preventing its re-growth – for up to 7 days
- Pre-cut slit conforms around drains, external fixator pins, implanted venous ports and a wide variety of other percutaneous devices (up to 40 FR)
- Transparent CHG gel pad allows continuous site visibility to easily assess for early signs of infection
- Adhesive border ensures gentle, yet strong adherence to skin
- Absorbs low amount of exudate* *Bench testing shows that CHG gel can absorb 8x its weight in saline and 3x its weight in blood
- Looking for port protection and securement for patients with implanted venous ports? View the Tegaderm CHG Chlorhexidine Gluconate I.V. Port Dressing, 1665R (available in EMEA)
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Antimicrobial IV Dressings |