IV Clear® Antimicrobial Clear Silicone IV Dressing
IV Clear is the first antimicrobial clear silicone IV dressing that combines silver and chlorhexidine to provide broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity for 7 days. IV Clear is the only antimicrobial IV dressing in the market to meet current FDA standards for the antimicrobial claim “greater than 4 log reduction”. The soft skin silicone adhesive provide greater patient comfort, does not macerate or damage the skin, and has the potential to reduce keloid scarring.
IV Clear is intended to cover and protect catheter sites, and may be used to secure devices to skin. Common applications include IV catheters, other intravascular catheter and percutaneous devices.
The dressing is available in the following configurations:
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Product Description |
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Box |
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IV Clear 4cm x 4cm (with cross hair) |
TWBD1011 |
4cm x 4cm (1.57in x 1.57in ) |
25 Dressings |
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IV Clear 4cm x 4cm (without cross hair) |
TWBD1013 |
4cm x 4cm (1.57in x 1.57in) |
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IV Clear 6cm x 7cm (with cross hair) |
TWBD1020 |
6cm x 7cm (2.36in x 2.76in) |
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IV Clear 6cm x 7cm (without cross hair) |
TWBD1016 |
6cm x 7cm (2.36in x 2.76in) |
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IV Clear 10cm x 12cm (with cross hair) |
TWBD1014 |
10cm x 12cm (4in x 4.75in ) |
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IV Clear 10cm x 12cm (without cross hair) |
TWBD1012 |
10cm x 12cm (4in x 4.75in) |
This is a single use device and should not be re-sterilized.
Features and Benefits:
Transparent polyurethane film coated with a patented blend of silicone adhesives, chlorhexidine and silver salts.
Best in class MVTR for products containing Chlorhexidine – the semi-permeable and breathable dressing offers good moisture vapor exchange and serves as a barrier to external liquids and bacteria, yet allows moisture to pass through.
Patented antimicrobial Soft Skin Silicone adhesive achieves best dressing-to-skin contact , and has been proven to cause less irritation to the skin and significantly less painful upon removal versus dressing using acrylic adhesives.
Only transparent dressing with active silver using patented photo-stable technology.
Remains transparent for 7 days allowing continual site observation.
4-log reduction for 7 days against a wide variety of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, and yeast.
Gently adheres to skin and remains intact for a longer wear time
Does not leave residue.
Flexible material easily conforms to body contours.
Dressing withstands routine bathing and hand washing.
*Health Canada Cleared - Pending FDA clearance