Smith & Nephew Prep Pad No-Sting Skin-Prep™ Hexamethyldisiloxane, Acrylate Copolymer Individual Packet 1.0 mL Sterile, 50/BX

No-Sting Skin-Prep prep pad is a sterile skin prep wipe that forms a protective film on intact or damaged skin. It is a practical choice for preparing attachment sites for drainage tubes, external catheters, ostomy areas, and adhesive dressings where reduced stinging and better tape or film adhesion matter. Each individual packet holds 1.0 mL, and the thick formula is intended to create a protective film with one coat.

Key Features

• Forms a protective interface on intact or damaged skin to help prepare attachment sites
• Alcohol-free formula helps reduce the potential for stinging during application
• Supports tape and film adhesion around dressings, tubes, catheters, and ostomy sites
• Thick formula means one coat can form the protective film for a simpler application step
• Flexible film moves with skin and will not crack or peel
• Removes with skin cleanser or with soap and water to help avoid residue around the wound area

Good Fit For

• Preparing skin around drainage tubes
• External catheter attachment sites
• Surrounding ostomy sites
• Adhesive dressing prep on elbows, knees, and heels

Applications and Usage

• Create a protective skin interface before applying adhesive dressings
• Prepare skin attachment sites for drainage tubes
• Support adhesion around external catheters
• Protect surrounding skin at ostomy sites
• Apply on awkward areas such as elbows, knees, and heels

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Use for skin preparation where a protective film and improved adhesive support are needed
• The formula is intended for one-coat application
• Removes using skin cleanser or soap and water

FAQ

• Does this skin prep help reduce stinging? Yes. This No-Sting Skin-Prep formula does not contain alcohol, which helps reduce the potential for stinging.
• Where can this prep pad be used? This prep pad helps prepare skin attachment sites for drainage tubes, external catheters, surrounding ostomy sites, and other adhesive dressings.
• Can it be used on hard-to-reach or awkward body areas? Yes. The prep pad applies easily on awkward areas such as elbows, knees, and heels.
• How many coats are typically needed? The thick formula is intended to form a protective film with one coat.
• How is the protective film removed? The film removes easily with skin cleanser or with soap and water.

From No-Sting Skin-Prep by Smith & Nephew.