Tegaderm CHG Chlorhexidine IV Securement Dressing – 3M

Specification:

• Manufacturer Code:
  • 4.53" x 3.35": 1657R
  • 6.10" x 3.94": 1659R
  • 3.35" x 2.76": 1660R
• Brand: 3M Tegaderm CHG
• Type: Chlorhexidine Gluconate IV Securement Dressing
• Shape: Oval
• Sterility: Sterile
• Active Agent: Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Gel Pad
• Packaging: 25/Box
• Usage: Central Line / Peripheral IV Site Protection / CRBSI Prevention

3M Tegaderm CHG Chlorhexidine Gluconate IV Securement Dressing combines a transparent waterproof film with an integrated chlorhexidine gluconate gel pad to provide broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection at IV insertion sites. Engineered to reduce the risk of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI), it allows continuous visualization of the site while actively working to eliminate the microorganisms most commonly associated with CRBSI without requiring dressing removal.

Key Features:

• Chlorhexidine Gluconate Gel Pad: The integrated CHG gel pad delivers continuous broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity directly at the insertion site, targeting the microorganisms most commonly responsible for catheter-related bloodstream infections and supporting sustained infection prevention between dressing changes.
• Continuous Site Visualization: The transparent film and gel pad allow clinicians to monitor the IV insertion site for signs of infection, infiltration, or complications without removing the dressing, reducing unnecessary dressing changes and patient discomfort.
• Waterproof Breathable Film: The outer film layer is impermeable to liquid, bacteria, and viruses while remaining vapor-permeable, maintaining a sterile barrier over the insertion site while supporting skin health beneath the dressing.
• Fluid-Absorbing Gel Pad: The CHG gel pad absorbs exudate and fluids at the insertion site, reducing maceration risk and the frequency of dressing changes required in active or exuding sites.
• Framed One-Handed Delivery: The framed application system allows accurate, centered dressing placement with one hand, simplifying application in confined or difficult-access situations and reducing the risk of touch contamination during placement.
• Notched and Cloth-Bordered Edge: The notched design and reinforced cloth border improve dressing conformability around catheter hubs, provide a more secure perimeter seal, and reduce edge lifting in high-movement or high-moisture areas.
• Multiple Size Options: Available in three sizes to accommodate varying catheter types, insertion sites, and patient anatomies, from the compact 7cm x 8.5cm format for peripheral lines to the larger 10cm x 15.5cm for central venous and larger insertion sites.
• Date Labels Included: Integrated date labels support accurate clinical documentation of dressing application and planned change dates, aiding compliance with site care protocols and institutional guidelines.
• 25/Box Sterile Packaging: Each dressing is individually packaged and sterile, supporting infection control compliance and efficient inventory management in ICU, OR, and general clinical settings.