3M™ Tegaderm™ Transparent Film Dressing with Border 1610 1610NS, 2 inchx 2 1/4 inch (5cm x 5,7cm), 2500 Each/Case
About the product
Designed to protect I.V. catheter sites and wounds, the Tegaderm Transparent film dressing with border, 1610 secures devices to the skin while main-taining a moist wound healing environment and providing a bacterial1 and viral barrier.*
*In vitro testing shows that the Tegaderm dressing provides a viral barrier from viruses 27 nm in diameter or larger while the dressing remains intact without leakage.
Product details
This sterile, breathable, waterproof, vapor-permeable dressing features a transparent film and adhesive, allowing for precise placement and continuous ob-servation of the insertion site. It is easy to apply and remove and your patients can wear it while bathing or showering,* allowing them to maintain their reg-ular routine. Plus, you can use it with our other medical products, including Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film.
*Recommended use of waterproof cover over dressing and IV site when showering
- Transparent dressing allows for continuous visibility of the I.V. insertion site.
- Breathable, conformable dressing flexes with skin for patient comfort.
- Picture-frame delivery makes accurate placement easy.
- Provides a waterproof, sterile barrier to external contaminants, including liquids, bacteria1 and viruses.* *In vitro testing shows that the Tegaderm™ Dressing provides a viral barrier from viruses 27 nm in diameter or larger while the dressing remains intact without leakage.
- Adhesive is gentle to skin.
- Can be safely left on central venous catheters for up to seven days.1
- Not Made with natural rubber latex.
Suggested Applications
- To cover and protect I.V. catheter sites.
- Acute and chronic wounds.
- Skin protection.
- Feeding tubes.
- Superficial partial thickness burns.
- Stage I or II pressure ulcers.
- Maintains a moist environment for superficial wound healing, making it a useful dressing for minor abrasions, superficial decubitus ulcers, skin graft donor sites and primarily closed clean surgical wounds.
- May be used as protective eye covering during surgery.
- Post-tattoo application and removal.
Legal
1. O'Grady, N et al. (2011). Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections, 2011. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/hicpac/BSI/BSF guidelines2011.htm.
Product specifications
| Overall Length (Imperial) |
Overall Length (Imperial)
2.24 in |
| Overall Width (Metric) |
Overall Width (Metric)
5 cm |
| Overall Length (Metric) |
Overall Length (Metric)
5.7 cm |
| OverallWidthImperial |
OverallWidthImperial
1.97 in |
| Category name |
Category name
Transparent Film Dressings |
| Trademark2 |
Trademark2
Tegaderm™ |
| Border |
Border
true |