3M Tegaderm Hydrocolloid Thin Dressing

3M Tegaderm Hydrocolloid Thin Dressing is a sterile dressing which consists of a hypoallergenic, hydrocolloid adhesive with an outer clear adhesive cover film impermeable to liquids, bacteria, and viruses. It combines the excellent moisture vapor permeability of transparent dressing with the absorbency and conformability of a unique hydrocolloid adhesive. 

Tegaderm Hydrocolloid Thin Dressing Highlights:

• Water resistant film border adheres firmly 
• May be worn up to 7 days 
• Easy to apply 
• Conformable dressing

Features of Tegaderm Hydrocolloid Thin Dressing

• Tegaderm Hydrocolloid Dressings are available in three convenient shapes — oval, sacral and square.
• Oval and sacral shapes have a film border. The film border eliminates the need for tape and makes dressing application easier.
• Ovals and squares are also available in a thin dressing design.
• 3M Tegaderm Thin Hydrocolloid Dressings provide excellent patient comfort, dressing adherence and wound management.
• The flexible, conformable, low-profile dressings are comfortable because there is less bulk to catch on bed linens.
• With film dressing border, there is less likelihood of edge lift. Water resistance allows the patient to shower or to have a bed bath.
• Proven up to 7 day wear time provides undisturbed moist wound environment which has been shown to enhance healing
• Smooth outer surface helps reduce the risk of shear and friction
• Adhesive dressings continue to adhere and protect the wound in the presence of incontinence
• Long wear time means less dressing changes and potentially lower costs

Benefits of 3M Tegaderm Dressings:

• Hydrocolloid adhesive absorbs exudate without breaking down or leaving residue in the wound for easier dressing application
• Tegaderm Dressing ensures an optimal moist wound healing environment which has been shown to enhance healing
• Smooth outer surface helps protect skin from shearing caused by friction, may be used to help prevent damage to intact skin
• Outer film barrier protects the wound and surrounding skin from contaminants, body fluids, bacteria and viruses
• Provides a consistently high moisture vapor transmission to reduce the potential for periwound skin maceration

Clinically Proven for Higher Absorbency:

Three separate lots (6 replicates for each lot) of 3M Tegaderm Hydrocolloid Dressing and DuoDERM CGF Dressing were tested for absorbency. Results were recorded as grams of solution absorbed per gram of dressing material. Absorbency was measured at 2, 4, 24 and 48 hours. The results from the absorbency testing indicate that Tegaderm Hydrocolloid Dressing had a statistically significant higher mean absorbency than DuoDERM CGF Dressing at every time point (p<0.0001). The following graph displays the mean absorbency across time.

3M Tegaderm Wound Dressing Application Instructions

Application Instructions for Tegaderm Thin Oval Dressing

	Remove dressing from paper liner by lifting and pulling one of the square end tabs marked “1” – exposing the adhesive surface. Avoid touching the adhesive border.
	Center the dressing over wound and periwound area, then gently press the adhesive side of the dressing to the periwound area from the center outward.
	With pressure, smooth film edges down to ensure good adhesion.
	Remove the delivery film by lifting and pulling one of the center tabs marked “2” toward one end of the dressing while smoothing down the dressing edges. Remove the other center tab in the same manner.
	Gently tear off the square end tabs at perforations in a downward direction and discard. Avoid lifting the film edge while removing the tabs. Then reinforce the entire film edge with firm pressure.

Application Instructions for Tegaderm Thin Square Dressing

	Remove dressing from paper liner, avoiding contact with the hydrocolloid adhesive surface.
	Center the dressing over the wound and periwound area.
	Gently press the adhesive side of the dressing to the periwound area from the center outward. Care should be taken to avoid unnecessary stretching of the dressing, which can result in mechanical trauma to the wound and surrounding skin.
	Note: If necessary, the dressing can be custom cut prior to liner removal and then applied as shown

Application InstructionsTegadrem Thin Heel/Elbow – Square Dressing

	Slit all four corners of the dressing from edge toward center.
	Remove liner, grasping both slit sides of one corner.
	Secure to heel or elbow, by pressing from the center toward the two cut sides.
	Overlap remaining sides on secured edges and press seams to prevent leakage.
	Picture frame edges with tape.

Removal Instructions:

• Carefully lift the dressing edges (film border) while pressing down on the skin. Continue lifting the edges until all are free from the skin surface. 
• If there is difficulty lifting the film border, apply tape to the edge of the dressing and use the tape to lift. 
• Remove the dressing slowly, folding it over itself. Pull carefully in the direction of hair growth.