3M Tegaderm™ 5.5" x 5.5" Heel Adhesive 3" x 3" Pad Sterile Foam Dressing

Tegaderm™ 5.5" x 5.5" Heel Adhesive 3" x 3" Pad Sterile Foam Dressing

Tegaderm heel adhesive foam dressing is a sterile foam dressing made for heels and elbows. It fits buyers looking for fluid handling, a watertight seal, and easier application in wound care settings where wear time and patient comfort matter. This version has a 5.5 x 5.5 inch heel shape with a 3 x 3 inch pad and a patented spoke delivery system for one-handed placement.

Good Fit For

• Heel and elbow dressing applications
• Settings that value one-handed dressing placement
• Care plans where longer wear time may be helpful

Key Features

• Heel-shaped foam dressing for use on heels and elbows
• Sterile adhesive design supports wound care workflows
• 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
• Covering elbow areas with a shaped adhesive dressing
• Using a sterile dressing where fluid handling is important
• Placing a dressing quickly with one-handed application

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This dressing is shaped for heel use and is also noted for elbows, so shape may matter when selecting for other body areas.
• The pad size is 3 x 3 inch within an overall 5.5 x 5.5 inch dressing footprint.
• This is an adhesive foam dressing rather than a non-adhesive format.

FAQ

• Can this dressing be used on areas besides the heel? Yes. This foam dressing is noted for use on heels and elbows.
• Is this 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 have an adhesive border? Yes. This is an adhesive foam dressing.
• What helps make application easier? The dressing uses a patented spoke delivery system designed for easy, one-handed application.

From Tegaderm by 3M.