Tegaderm Hydrocolloid Thin Dressing Dressing Pad

Tegaderm Hydrocolloid Thin Dressing are sterile wound dressings, which consist of a hypoallergenic, hydrocolloid adhesive with an outer clear adhesive cover film. The film is moisture vapor permeable, waterproof, and impermeable to liquids, bacteria, and viruses*. The products are not designed, sold or intended for use except as indicated. *In vitro testing shows that the transparent film of dressings provides a viral barrier from viruses 27 nm in diameter or larger while the dressing remains intact without leakage. Over the wound site, Tegaderm Hydrocolloid Dressings interact with wound fluid to create a soft, semi-transparent, absorbent mass. The dressings maintain a moist wound environment, which has been shown to enhance wound healing

Indications for Use

Tegaderm Hydrocolloid Dressing is indicated for partial and full thickness dermal ulcers, leg ulcers, superficial wounds, abrasions, first- and second-degree burns, and donor sites. Tegaderm Hydrocolloid Thin Dressing is indicated for partial thickness dermal ulcers, leg ulcers, superficial wounds, abrasions, first- and second-degree burns, and donor sites. It may also be used as a protective dressing on at-risk, undamaged skin or on skin beginning to show signs of damage from friction or shear.

Precautions

• Treatment of any skin ulcer should be part of a well-defined plan for ulcer management and under the supervision of a health care professional.
• When using Tegaderm Hydrocolloid Dressings, the wound initially appears larger in size and depth as unnecessary tissue is cleaned away. This increase should be accompanied by an improved appearance of the wound. If the wound gets larger after the first few dressing changes, see a health care professional.
• Observe the wound for signs of infection. If infection occurs, the signs of which may be fever, increased pain, redness, bleeding, swelling, or an unusual odor or discharge see a health care professional. Tegaderm Hydrocolloid Dressings may be used on infected wounds only under the care of a health care professional.
• Rarely, irritation (reddening, inflammation), maceration (whitening of the skin), or hypergranulation (excessive tissue formation) may develop in some wounds under hydrocolloid dressings. Should these occur, consult a health care professional. 5. If the wound does not begin to show signs of healing or if any other unexpected symptoms occur, consult a health care professional.