3M Tegaderm™ 5.5" x 5.5" Heel Adhesive 3" x 3" Pad Sterile Foam Dressing, 5 EA/BX

Tegaderm™ 5.5" x 5.5" Heel Adhesive 3" x 3" Pad Sterile Foam Dressing, 5 EA/BX

Tegaderm heel adhesive foam dressing is a sterile foam dressing shaped for heels and elbows. It fits buyers who need a dressing with strong fluid handling and a watertight seal that helps provide a waterproof liquid, bacterial and viral barrier. This version pairs a 5.5 x 5.5 inch heel shape with a 3 x 3 inch pad and one-handed application.

Good Fit For

• Heel and elbow dressing applications
• Care settings where one-handed application is helpful
• Buyers seeking a sterile foam dressing with fluid management

Key Features

• Heel-shaped adhesive foam dressing for heels and elbows
• Sterile format supports clinical and professional care workflows
• Superior fluid handling helps reduce the risk of desiccation and maceration
• Watertight seal helps provide a waterproof liquid, bacterial and viral barrier
• Patented spoke delivery system supports easy, one-handed application
• Latex-free construction for facilities seeking latex-free options

Applications and Usage

• Applying a foam dressing to heels
• Applying a foam dressing to elbows
• Supporting dressing changes where a watertight seal is preferred
• Using a sterile dressing in professional care environments

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This SKU is shaped for heel use and is also noted for elbows, so shape may matter when selecting among dressing styles.
• The dressing is adhesive, which may be an important difference if you are comparing against non-adhesive foam options.
• The pad measures 3 x 3 inch within a 5.5 x 5.5 inch overall dressing size.

FAQ

• Is this dressing adhesive or non-adhesive? This Tegaderm foam dressing is adhesive.
• Is the dressing sterile? Yes. This dressing is sterile.
• Where is this dressing intended to be used? The dressing is for use on heels and elbows.
• 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 handling? Yes. The product details state that superior fluid handling helps reduce the risk of desiccation and maceration.

From Tegaderm by 3M.