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Clinical Condition:
A clean, surgically induced wound that is closed by approximating the wound edges with sutures, staples or wound closure strips. |
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Reinforced Skin Closures
3M™ Steri-Strip™ Skin Closures (Reinforced) are the standard for wound closure and wound support. |
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Barrier Films
3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film provides fast-drying, sting-free, alcohol-free protection. |
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Composite Transparent Dressings
3M™ Tegaderm™ +Pad Transparent Dressing with Absorbent Pad is a waterproof, absorbent dressing. |
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| Reinforced Skin Closures |
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3M™ Steri-Strip™ Skin Closures (Reinforced) are the standard for wound closure and wound support.
- Non-woven, rayon-backed material reinforced with filaments for strength
- Microporous material is breathable
- Hypoallergenic adhesive
- Provides wound support and assists in increasing the tensile strength of the wound
- Provides better cosmetic outcome than sutures or staples
- Permits early staple/suture removal
- Allows finer wound edge approximation
- Reduces the risk of infection*
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| Barrier Films |
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3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film provides fast-drying, sting-free, alcohol-free protection.
- Forms a transparent protective film between skin and urine, feces or body fluids
- Completely alcohol-free — and will not sting even when applied to reddened, damaged or denuded skin
- Under normal use, provides up to 72 hours incontinence protection, which saves nursing time and budget dollars
- Will not clog diapers or interfere with absorbent pads
- Stretches with the skin, allowing freedom of movement without loss of protection
- Sterile, non-cytotoxic — will not interfere with skin or wound healing
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| Composite Transparent Dressing |
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3M™ Tegaderm™ +Pad Transparent Dressing with Absorbent Pad is a waterproof, absorbent dressing.
- Waterproof — patient may bathe or shower without removing dressing
- Barrier helps prevent other external contaminants from entering the site while letting oxygen in and moisture vapor out
- Unique "picture-frame" delivery system
- All-in-one sterile dressing — reduces application time
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| Composite Soft Cloth Dressings |
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3M™ Medipore™ +Pad Soft Cloth Adhesive Wound Dressing is a gentle, conformable absorbent dressing.
- Soft and conformable, flexible to fit contours
- Porous and breathable
- Latex free and hypoallergenic
- All-in-one sterile dressing — reduces application time
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| Absorbent Acrylic Dressings |
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3M™ Tegaderm™ Absorbent Clear Acrylic Dressing is transparent plus absorbent for optimal clinical performance and wear time.
- Easy monitoring of the wound, exudate and peri-wound skin
- May eliminate unnecessary dressing changes
- Eliminates hydrocolloid-related odor
- No dressing breakdown in the wound
- Longer wear time than leading dressings
- Barrier to external contaminants
- New sacral design
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