3M™ Health Care

How Supplied

3M™ Tegaderm™ High Performance Foam Non-Adhesive Dressing is a highly absorbent, breathable, nonadherent wound dressing. It is constructed from conformable polyurethane foam covered with a highly breathable film backing. The film backing prevents exudate strike-through and acts as a barrier to outside contamination. The dressing maintains a moist wound environment, which has been shown to enhance wound healing. The dressing is sterile and may be cut to fit the needs of the user.

For use as a primary or secondary dressing for moderately to highly exuding partial- and full-thickness dermal wounds, including pressure injuries, venous leg ulcers, abrasions, arterial ulcers, skin tears, and neuropathic ulcers.

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• Cleanse wound and surrounding skin according to facility policy. If periwound skin is fragile or exposure to wound exudate is likely, apply a barrier film. Allow the barrier film to dry before dressing application.

• Remove the dressing from the package, and center it over wound, with the edges overlapping onto intact skin.

• Secure the dressing with adhesive tape, elastic or cohesive wrap, or other appropriate material.

• Note: Covering the entire foam dressing with an occlusive tape may reduce the breathability of the film backing. To maintain moisture vapor exchange, tape only edges of the dressing in picture frame manner.

• Observe dressing frequently. As the dressing absorbs, exudates will wick to the top of the dressing, and discoloration may be noticeable. When exudates spread to the edges of dressing or dressing leaks, a dressing change is indicated. May remain in place for 7 days.

Reference

1. https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/3M-Tegaderm-High-Performance-Foam-Non-Adhesive-Dressing?N=5002385±3293321962&rt=rud.