Provides a waterproof, sterile barrier to external contaminants including liquids, bacteria, and viruses. In vitro testing shows that the transparent film provides a viral barrier from viruses 27 nm in diameter or larger while the dressing remains intact without leakage.
Can be cut and customized to desired length and shape
Dressing flexes with skin for greater patient comfort
Adhesive is gentle on skin and conformable dressing flexes with skin
Tegaderm™ Transparent Film Roll for fixation of medical devices and primary dressings.
This non-sterile roll version of 3M™ Tegaderm™ Transparent Film Dressing provides a bacterial and viral barrier while fixating medical devices and primary dressings to the skin. In vitro testing shows that the transparent film provides a viral barrier from viruses 27 nm in diameter or larger while the dressing remains intact without leakage.
Suggested applications:
Hold primary wound dressings and/or non-sterile medical devices securely to the skin
Secondary dressing over alginates, hydrogels, and gauze or for other applications where non-sterile tape would be used
Skin protection
Protect intact skin during negative pressure wound therapy, e.g. periwound skin
Protective eyelid coverings
Protect temporary skin markings used for radiation therapy