3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film provides fast-drying, sting-free, alcohol-free protection.

• Forms a transparent protective film between skin and urine, feces or body fluids
• Completely alcohol-free — and will not sting even when applied to reddened, damaged or denuded skin
• Under normal use, provides up to 72 hours incontinence protection, which saves nursing time and budget dollars
• Will not clog diapers or interfere with absorbent pads
• Stretches with the skin, allowing freedom of movement without loss of protection
• Sterile, non-cytotoxic — will not interfere with skin or wound healing

3M™ Cavilon™ Durable Barrier Cream provides durable, long-lasting protection from body fluids.

• Resists wash-off
• Very concentrated, so a little goes a long way
• Will not interfere with tape or dressing adhesion
• pH balanced to preserve the skin's natural acid mantle
• Does not clog briefs or bed linens

New 3M™ Tegaderm™ Ag Mesh Dressing with Silver provides an effective barrier in an easy to use, affordable dressing:

• Effective ionic silver barrier against a wide range of microbes, including antibiotic–resistant bacteria such as MRSA and VRE^‡
• Releases ionic silver to form a fast-a cting microbial barrier within minutes^‡
• Effective long-lasting 7-day microbial barrier^‡
• Versatile: may be used as a primary dressing or with wound fillers
• Safe: Non-irritating
• Easy to Use: Soft and conformable, ready to use (sterile water not required to activate)

^‡ Based upon in vitro studies; data on file, 3M Health Care.

3M™ Tegaderm™ CHG integrates the powerful antimicrobial activity of Chlorhexidine Gluconate with the high performance of Tegaderm™ dressing.

• Transparent - The CHG gel pad and the Tegaderm™ dressing are transparent and allow permanent visual inspection of the IV site without having to change the dressing
• Long weartime, less changes - Tegaderm™ CHG presents antimicrobial action over a 10-day period, ideal for Central Venous Catheters (CVCs), Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs), Arterial Catheters and Ported Catheters.
• Absorbent - The CHG gel pad provides for absorption of light drainage

3M™ Steri-Strip™ S Surgical Skin Closure is a non-invasive, adhesive-based wound closure device designed to treat low tension lacerations and surgical incisions painlessly and without the use of needles.

• Soft polyurethane pads and interlaced polyester filaments provide strong, secure skin closure on most any length of wound
• Align wound edges quickly and easily
• Provides good cosmetic results
• Less infection potential than suture and staple use
• Non-invasive skin closure that limits tissue trauma and patient discomfort
• Available in assorted sizes to accommodate various wounds

3M™ Coban™ 2 Layer Compression System is a comfortable, easy-to-apply compression solution for the treatment of edema associated with venous leg ulcers.

• Just two rolls make application fast and easy
• Soft, gentle foam inner layer provides patient comfort
• Cohesive outer layer delivers sustained therapeutic compression
• Revolutionary interlocking materials help reduce slippage
• Thin, lightweight design allows patients to wear normal footwear
• Can be worn up to seven days
• An all latex-free product

3M™ Tegaderm™ Foam Adhesive Dressing offers no cutting, fast one-handed application.

• Reduced potential for skin maceration
• No cutting saves you time and materials
• One-handed application — conforms to heel or other body contours
• Fast wicking, and high evaporation / absorbency provides total fluid management

3M™ Tegaderm™ Foam Dressing (Nonadhesive) provides fast absorbency plus breathable film barrier means total fluid management.

• Reduced potential for skin maceration
• Easy-to-use
• Barrier to strike-through
• Non swelling
• Variety of sizes and styles

3M™ Tegaderm™ Absorbent Clear Acrylic Dressing is transparent plus absorbent for optimal clinical performance and wear time.

• Easy monitoring of the wound, exudate and peri-wound skin
• May eliminate unnecessary dressing changes
• Eliminates hydrocolloid-related odor
• No dressing breakdown in the wound
• Longer wear time than leading dressings
• Barrier to external contaminants
• New sacral design

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3M™ Soft Cloth Tape on Liner is the soft, conformable, easy-to-use tape that meets your dressing needs.

• Hypoallergenic and latex-free
• Good adhesion yet gentle on the skin
  
• Wave patterned adhesive coating for better breathability and patient comfort
• Conformable to accommodate swelling or movement
• S-slit liner for easy application
• Printed grid liner for custom cutting to desired length or size
• Paper core to support handling

3M™ Steri-Strip™ Skin Closures (Reinforced) are the standard for wound closure and wound support.

• Non-woven, rayon-backed material reinforced with filaments for strength
• Microporous material is breathable
• Hypoallergenic adhesive
• Provides wound support and assists in increasing the tensile strength of the wound
• Provides better cosmetic outcome than sutures or staples
• Permits early staple/suture removal
• Allows finer wound edge approximation
• Reduces the risk of infection*

*Forrester JC: Wolff's law in relation to the healing skin wound. J Trauma, 10:770-779, 1970.