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Transparent Films

Transparent film dressings are polymer membranes of varying thickness coated on one side with an adhesive. They are impermeable to liquid, water, and bacteria but permeable to moisture vapor and atmospheric gases. Transparency allows visualization of the wound. Indicated for partial-thickness wounds with little or no exudate, wounds with necrosis. May be used as either a primary or secondary dressing. Also used to cover IV sites, donor sites, lacerations, abrasions, and second-degree burns. Available in a wide variety of sizes, both sterile and in non-sterile.

Transparent film dressings are polymer membranes of varying thickness coated on one side with an adhesive. They are impermeable to liquid, water, and bacteria but permeable to moisture vapor and atmospheric gases.

Transparency allows visualization of the wound. Indicated for partial-thickness wounds with little or no exudate, wounds with necrosis, and as both a primary or secondary dressing. Also used to cover IV sites, donor sites, lacerations, abrasions, and second-degree burns. Available in a wide variety of sizes, both sterile and in bulk.

Transparent film dressings feature the following general performance properties and attributes:
• Conformable
• Waterproof
• Impermeable to bacteria and contaminants
• Allows for moisture vapor and oxygen transmission
• Maintains moist wound environment
• Promotes autolytic debridement
• Allows for wound inspection
• Prevents or reduces friction
• Variety of thicknesses and sizes

Transparent films are indicated for use as primary or secondary dressings for wounds with little to no exudate such as stage I and II pressure ulcers, partial-thickness wounds, donor sites, and wounds with necrotic tissue or slough.

Transparent film dressings are not recommended for use on wounds with moderate to heavy exudate.

The following general warnings apply to transparent film dressings. Always refer to manufacturer information for Warnings and Precautions for a specific product.

Not recommended for use on fragile or friable skin.
May become dislodged in high-friction areas.
Requires intact periwound skin for adhesion.
Not for use on infected wounds.
May cause maceration.

Products

CovaClear® IV

CovaClear® IV is a silicone adhesive securement dressing designed to preserve skin integrity, while providing full site visibility and a barrier to external contaminants.

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3M™ Tegaderm™ HP Transparent Film Dressing

The hydrophilic nature of 3M™ Tegaderm™ HP Transparent Film Dressing adhesive makes it more adherent and useful in moist conditions and difficult-to-dress areas. This sterile, breathable, and waterproof dressing provides a barrier to outside contaminants and allows the patient to shower.

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3M™ Tegaderm™ Transparent Film Dressing

3M™ Tegaderm™ Transparent Film Dressings can be used to cover and protect catheter sites and wounds, to maintain a moist environment for wound healing and to secure devices to the skin.

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3M™ Tegaderm™ Transparent Film Roll

This non-sterile version of 3M™ Tegaderm™ Transparent Film Roll provides all the benefits of a surgical tape while providing a waterproof, bacterial, and viral barrier.

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Cardinal Health™ Transparent Dressings - Advanced IV

Cardinal Health™ Transparent Dressings help protect the wound surface or can be used to secure catheters or IVs. Made of water-resistant material, but designed to conform and flex with patient movements.

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Cardinal Health™ Transparent Dressings - First Aid

Cardinal Health™ Transparent Dressings help protect the wound surface or can be used to secure catheters or IVs. Made of water-resistant material, but designed to conform and flex with patient movements.

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Cardinal Health™ Transparent Dressings - Original Border

Cardinal Health™ Transparent Dressings help protect the wound surface or can be used to secure catheters or IVs. Made of water-resistant material, but designed to conform and flex with patient movements.

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Cardinal Health™ Transparent Dressings - Standard Window In

Cardinal Health™ Transparent Dressings help protect the wound surface or can be used to secure catheters or IVs. Made of water-resistant material, but designed to conform and flex with patient movements.

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Cardinal Health™ Transparent Dressings - Standard Window Out

Cardinal Health™ Transparent Dressings help protect the wound surface or can be used to secure catheters or IVs. Made of water-resistant material, but designed to conform and flex with patient movements.

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Comfort Release® Adhesive Transparent Dressings

Comfort Release® Adhesive Transparent Dressings' center transparent windows are made of thin polyurethane material with a low level of adhesion, are waterproof and highly breathable for better wound healing and skin health. Border areas are made of a non-woven film with a strong acrylic adhesive with triggered easy release when used as directed.

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