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SurgiClear® is an antimicrobial clear silicone postoperative dressing with chlorhexidine and silver used to cover and protect wound closure devices.
• Dual antimicrobial protection (chlorhexidine and silver) throughout the entire surface area for up to 7 days
• Dual antimicrobials kill 99.99% of bacteria and yeast commonly associated with SSIs
• Fluid impermeable and waterproof barrier protects the site from external contamination
• Transparent and low-profile design provides continuous full site visibility without the need for early removal and wound disruption
• Soft silicone adhesive reduces pain and trauma at dressing change
• Bio-occlusive, highly breathable, constantly transfers excess moisture
• Easy to apply and remove
SurgiClear® is intended to cover and protect a wound caused by percutaneous medical devices such as drains, chest tubes, orthopedic pins, fixtures, and wires. SurgiClear® may also be used to cover and secure primary dressings. SurgiClear® inhibits microbial growth within the dressing and prevents external contamination.
| Absorptive dressing format | |
| Alginate dressing format | |
| Antimicrobial effects up to 48 hours | |
| Antimicrobial effects up to 3 days | |
| Antimicrobial effects up to 7 days | ● |
| Bacterial binding | |
| Bacterial trapping | |
| Bactericidal | |
| Bactericidal broad-spectrum | ● |
| Bacteriostatic | |
| Collagen dressing format | |
| Composite dressing format | |
| Contact layer dressing format | |
| Foam dressing format | |
| Fungicidal | ● |
| Gauze or non-woven dressing format | |
| Gelling fiber dressing format | |
| Hydrogel (amorphous) dressing format | |
| Hydrogel (impregnated) dressing format | |
| Hydrogel (sheet) dressing format | |
| Impermeable to outside contaminants | ● |
| Impregnated dressing format | |
| Microbicidal | ● |
| Moisture vapor permeable | ● |
| Secondary dressing required | |
| Silicone-based adhesive | ● |
| Sporicidal | |
| Super absorbent polymers | |
| Sustained release formula | ● |
| Transparent film dressing format | ● |
| Virucidal | |
| Wound filler dressing format |
| Educational Material Available | ● |
| Free Samples/Trials Available | ● |
| Published Clinical Article Available |
Post-operative Care
Hold the flap of the top blue liner and peel off. Place the exposed adhesive on the skin and smooth the dressing over the skin. Hold the flap of the remaining blue liner and peel off and smooth the dressing over the skin towards the edges. To remove frame; start from the pre-cut line, peel off in a circular motion and smooth the dressing towards the edges to ensure good adhesion.
Change dressing as good nursing practices dictate. To remove the dressing, gently lift one edge of the dressing and slowly peel away.
Latex-free
Non-irritating
Covalon Technologies researches, develops, and commercializes new health care technologies that help save lives around the world. Covalon's technologies are used to prevent, detect, and manage medical conditions in specialty areas such as wound care, tissue repair, infection control, disease management, medical device coatings, and biocompatibility.