3M Tegaderm Absorbent Clear Acrylic Oval Dressing - Box of 10

🔷 Product Overview

The 3M Tegaderm™ Absorbent Clear Acrylic Dressing is an innovative transparent wound dressing designed to provide absorbency while allowing continuous visibility of the wound. Featuring a unique clear acrylic polymer absorbent pad, the dressing effectively manages low to moderate wound drainage while enabling healthcare professionals and caregivers to monitor wound healing without removing the dressing.

Unlike traditional absorbent dressings, Tegaderm™ Absorbent combines transparency with fluid management, helping reduce unnecessary dressing changes and minimizing disruption to the healing process. The clear design also makes application easier by allowing accurate placement directly over the wound.

Designed with a low-friction outer surface, the dressing helps minimize the potential for friction and shear while providing a barrier against external contaminants, body fluids, bacteria, and viruses when the dressing remains intact. Suitable for a variety of superficial wounds and surgical applications, Tegaderm™ Absorbent offers reliable wound protection with extended wear potential.

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🔷 Available Sizes

• 7.6 x 9.5 cm (90800) – Box of 10

  • Overall Dressing Size: 7.6 x 9.5 cm

  • Absorbent Pad Size: 3.8 x 5.7 cm

• 11.1 x 12.7 cm (90801) – Box of 10

  • Overall Dressing Size: 11.1 x 12.7 cm

  • Absorbent Pad Size: 6 x 7.6 cm

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🔷 Key Features & Benefits

• Transparent absorbent dressing for wound monitoring

• Clear acrylic polymer absorbent pad

• Allows wound inspection without dressing removal

• Handles low to moderate wound drainage

• Helps reduce unnecessary dressing changes

• Transparent design simplifies wound placement

• No dressing breakdown within the wound

• Low-friction surface helps reduce friction and shear

• Gentle removal from the skin

• Provides a barrier against external contaminants

• Helps protect against body fluids, bacteria, and viruses when intact

• Suitable for extended wear applications

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🔷 Specifications

• Brand: 3M

• Product Name: Tegaderm™ Absorbent Clear Acrylic Dressing

• Product Type: Transparent Absorbent Dressing

• Absorbent Technology: Clear Acrylic Polymer Pad

• Drainage Level: Low to Moderate

• Barrier Protection: External Contaminants, Body Fluids, Bacteria, and Viruses*

• Package Size: Box of 10

Available Options:

90800

• Overall Dressing Size: 7.6 x 9.5 cm

• Absorbent Pad Size: 3.8 x 5.7 cm

90801

• Overall Dressing Size: 11.1 x 12.7 cm

• Absorbent Pad Size: 6 x 7.6 cm

In vitro testing demonstrates a viral barrier against viruses 27 nm or larger when the dressing remains intact without leakage.

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🔷 Key Features Breakdown

Clear Wound Visibility
The transparent absorbent pad allows continuous observation of the wound without removing the dressing.

Advanced Acrylic Polymer Technology
The innovative absorbent pad effectively manages low to moderate wound drainage while maintaining dressing clarity.

Extended Wear Support
Continuous wound visibility may help reduce unnecessary dressing changes and interruptions to healing.

Low-Friction Surface
Designed to help minimize friction and shear forces that can contribute to skin damage.

Protective Barrier Technology
Provides protection against external contaminants while maintaining a moist wound environment.

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🔷 Indications for Use

Tegaderm™ Absorbent Clear Acrylic Dressing may be used for:

• Skin tears

• Superficial traumatic wounds

• Abrasions

• Pressure ulcers

• Superficial wounds

• Donor sites

• Surgical wounds

• Clean, closed surgical incisions

• Laparoscopic incisions

• Post-operative wound protection

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🔷 Ideal Uses

• Professional wound care

• Home wound management

• Post-surgical wound care

• Skin tear management

• Pressure injury care

• Wound monitoring applications

• Long-term dressing wear

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🔷 What's in the Box

90800

• 10 × Tegaderm™ Absorbent Clear Acrylic Dressings

• Overall Size: 7.6 x 9.5 cm

• Pad Size: 3.8 x 5.7 cm

90801

• 10 × Tegaderm™ Absorbent Clear Acrylic Dressings

• Overall Size: 11.1 x 12.7 cm

• Pad Size: 6 x 7.6 cm

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🔷 Directions for Use

1. Clean the wound according to healthcare professional instructions.

2. Gently dry the surrounding skin.

3. Select the appropriate dressing size.

4. Apply the dressing directly over the wound, ensuring the absorbent pad fully covers the wound area.

5. Smooth the dressing to achieve secure adhesion.

6. Monitor the wound through the transparent dressing.

7. Change the dressing according to wound condition, drainage level, or healthcare professional guidance.

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🔷 Who It's For

• Individuals with low to moderately draining wounds

• Patients recovering from surgery

• People with skin tears or abrasions

• Individuals with superficial wounds

• Healthcare professionals

• Caregivers providing wound care support

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🔷 Important Safety Information

• Use according to healthcare professional guidance.

• Intended for wounds with low to moderate drainage.

• Monitor wounds regularly during treatment.

• Change the dressing if leakage occurs or adhesion is compromised.

• Do not reuse or re-sterilize.

• Do not use if packaging is damaged or opened.

• Store in a clean, dry environment.

• Seek medical advice if signs of infection develop.

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🔷 Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Tegaderm™ Absorbent different from traditional absorbent dressings?
Its transparent acrylic absorbent pad allows wound monitoring without removing the dressing while still managing low to moderate drainage.

Can I see the wound through the dressing?
Yes. The transparent design allows continuous wound observation during wear.

What types of wounds is it suitable for?
It is suitable for skin tears, abrasions, pressure ulcers, donor sites, surgical wounds, and other superficial wounds.

Does the dressing absorb drainage?
Yes. The acrylic polymer pad is designed to manage low to moderate wound exudate.

Is the dressing a barrier against bacteria and viruses?
Yes. When intact and without leakage, the dressing provides a barrier against external contaminants, including bacteria and viruses.