IV catheter band AbsoClear®

armadhesive

Product Summary
Antimicrobial absorbent, gentle fixation dressing for I.V. catheters and cannulas.

Product Info
AbsoClear® I.V dressings use AbsoClear® gel technology with chlorhexidine (CHG) to secure catheters, tubing and other access devices. The AbsoClear® gel is a water-clear hydrogel based on an ionic polymer containing chlorhexidine and glycerol. The gel is provided as an island pad on a PU film backing with hypoallergenic adhesive, offering a soft contact layer with high absorption capacity.

Features

• Highly absorbent hydrogel layer for exudate management.
• In vitro bacteriostatic and fungistatic activity demonstrated up to 7 days.
• Tacky contact layer adheres to skin, reducing the need for secondary fixation tapes or films.
• Designed for atraumatic removal without painful residues on skin.

Indications

• Fixation and protection of cannulas and intravascular catheters.

Contraindications

• Known hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine.

How to Use

• Open the pouch using aseptic technique.
• Remove the central window with the two fixation strips, if present.
• Peel off the fixation strips to secure the wings of the catheter.
• Peel off the large flap of the release liner.
• Center the gel pad of the dressing over the insertion site and press gently; do not stretch the dressing during application as tension can cause skin trauma.
• Remove the small flap of the release liner, if present.
• Smooth down the dressing from the center toward the edges.
• Slowly peel off the paper frame while smoothing down the dressing edges with your fingertips.
• Record dressing information on the paper label and place it on or near the dressing.

Sizes & Codes
AbsoClear® I.V Dressings CHG | Sizes | Pieces / Boxes | Boxes / Case
Abso CHG 76 | 7 cm x 6 cm | 25 | 24
Abso CHG 77 | 7 cm x 7 cm | 25 | 24
Abso CHG 87 | 8 cm x 7 cm | 25 | 24
Abso CHG 810 | 8 cm x 10 cm | 25 | 24
Abso CHG 2810 | 8.25 cm x 10 cm | 25 | 24
Abso CHG 856 | 8.5 cm x 6 cm | 25 | 24
Abso CHG 857 | 8.5 cm x 7 cm | 25 | 24
Abso CHG 8510 | 8.5 cm x 10 cm | 25 | 24

Technical specifications

• Gel composition: water-clear hydrogel (ionic polymer) containing chlorhexidine and glycerol.
• Backing: island gel pad on PU (polyurethane) film with hypoallergenic adhesive.
• Function: absorbent contact layer providing gentle fixation of catheters and cannulas.
• Antimicrobial activity: in vitro bacteriostatic and fungistatic effect up to 7 days.
• Adhesion: tacky surface designed to secure without additional tapes.
• Removal: atraumatic removal without pain or skin residues.
• Contraindication: known sensitivity to chlorhexidine.
• Packaging: multiple references and sizes (see Sizes & Codes).