3M Tegaderm™ 5.5" x 5.5" Heel Adhesive 3" x 3" Pad Sterile Foam Dressing, 20 EA/CS

Tegaderm™ 5.5" x 5.5" Heel Adhesive 3" x 3" Pad Sterile Foam Dressing, 20 EA/CS

Tegaderm heel adhesive foam dressing is a sterile foam dressing shaped for heels and elbows. It fits wound care settings that need fluid handling, a watertight seal, and easier placement during dressing changes. This version pairs a 5.5 x 5.5 inch dressing with a 3 x 3 inch pad and one-handed application support.

Good Fit For

• Heel and elbow dressing changes
• Wound care settings needing one-handed application
• Care routines where longer wear time is preferred

Key Features

• Heel-shaped adhesive foam dressing supports placement on heels and elbows
• Sterile format helps meet wound care workflow needs
• Superior fluid handling helps reduce the risk of desiccation and maceration
• Watertight seal creates a waterproof liquid, bacterial and viral barrier
• Patented spoke delivery system supports easy, one-handed application
• Longer wear times may reduce disruption to patients daily lives

Applications and Usage

• Applying a foam dressing to the heel
• Using on the elbow where the shaped format may be helpful
• Supporting dressing changes when fluid handling is a selection priority
• Choosing a dressing with a watertight seal for everyday care routines

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This SKU is a heel-shaped adhesive dressing rather than a flat standard shape
• The pad area is 3 x 3 inch within the 5.5 x 5.5 inch overall dressing size
• Product details indicate use on heels and elbows

FAQ

• Can this dressing be used on areas other than the heel? Yes. The product details state that the dressing is for use on heels and elbows.
• Is this foam dressing sterile? Yes. This Tegaderm foam dressing is sterile.
• What size is the dressing and pad? The overall dressing measures 5.5 x 5.5 inch, and the pad measures 3 x 3 inch.
• Does this dressing help with fluid management? Yes. The product details say superior fluid handling helps reduce the risk of desiccation and maceration.
• Is application designed to be easier during dressing changes? Yes. The patented spoke delivery system is intended for easy, one-handed application.

From Tegaderm by 3M.