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Liquid Skin Protectants/Sealants

Liquid skin protectants and skin sealants are formulations designed to protect vulnerable areas from the effects of 1) mechanical or chemical injury and 2) excessive moisture from incontinence, perspiration, or wound drainage. They form a transparent protective coating on the skin. Indicated for use on stage 1 pressure injuries and low-exudating stage 2 pressure ulcers, pressure points and bony prominences and under adhesive products to protect the skin. Available in a wide variety of packaging, including foam applicator, wipe, spray bottle, and unit dose. Skin protectors can be the final step in the process of cleansing, moisturizing, and protecting the genital and rectal areas for the prevention of skin breakdown.

Liquid skin protectants and skin sealants, are formulations designed to protect vulnerable areas from the effects of mechanical or chemical injury. Skin protectant products are also used in the prevention of moisture-associated skin damage (MASD), protecting skin from excessive moisture due to incontinence, perspiration or wound drainage. Products form a transparent protective coating on the skin

Liquid skin protectants are available in a wide variety of packaging, including foam applicator, wipe, spray bottle and unit applications. Application of liquid skin protectants or skin sealants are often the final step a comprehensive skin care protocol for the prevention of pressure ulcers/injuries, including the process of cleansing, moisturizing and protecting the genital and rectal areas to prevent skin breakdown.

Liquid skin protectants and skin sealants feature the following general performance properties and attributes:
• Provides protection from adhesive trauma
• Prevents maceration of periwound skin
• Promotes dressing adhesion and atraumatic dressing removal
• Helps protect areas at risk of friction damage

Liquid skin protectant and skin sealant products are indicated for use on stage 1 pressure injuries and low-exudating stage 2 pressure ulcers, periwound and peristomal skin, pressure points and bony prominences, and under adhesive products to protect the skin.

Liquid skin protectants are contraindicated for use on open wounds or in deep puncture wounds.

For external use only. Should redness or other signs of irritation appear, discontinue use. Always refer to manufacturer information for Warnings and Precautions for a specific product.

Products

SKIN-PREP* Protective Dressing

SKIN-PREP* Protective Dressing forms a protective interface to prepare intact skin for attachment sites, tapes, films, and adhesive dressings. It also protects skin from incontinence, wound drainage, ostomy effluent, adhesive trauma, tape stripping, and friction.

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StingFree™ Alcohol Free Liquid Skin Prep & Shield

StingFree™ is an alcohol-free, no sting skin prep and shield that protects skin from bodily fluids, adhesives, and friction. Forms a transparent film to provide up to 72-hour protection.

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Sureprep® No-Sting

Sureprep® No-Sting is a water-based polymer solution which forms a durable protective film over the skin, designed to protect broken or intact skin from irritation caused by moisture, friction, or adhesives.

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SurePrep® Rapid Dry

SurePrep® Rapid Dry barrier film is a unique, non-stinging, non-cytotoxic skin protectant. Rapid-dry formulation provides near instantaneous protection that can be worn for up to 72 hours.

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Sureprep® Skin Prep

Sureprep® Skin Prep creates a barrier film on periwound skin. Vapor-permeable film protects skin from maceration and stripping caused by adhesives.

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