3M Tegaderm Transparent Film Dressing — Frame Style, 8 Sizes, IV & Wound Coverage
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3M Tegaderm Transparent Film Dressing — Frame Style, 8 Sizes, IV & Wound Coverage
The clinical standard for transparent film dressings — in every size you need. 3M Tegaderm Transparent Film Dressings are sterile, breathable, waterproof, vapor-permeable polyurethane film dressings used across more clinical settings than any other transparent film on the market. The frame-style picture-frame delivery system allows accurate one-handed placement without touching the adhesive — then the dressing conforms to the body and flexes with skin movement for the full wear period. Hypoallergenic, latex-free adhesive holds securely while remaining gentle on skin. Transparent film and adhesive allow continuous site observation without dressing removal. Available in eight sizes from 1-3/4 x 1-3/4 inch through 6 x 8 inch — covering peripheral IV, central line, PICC, large wound, and sacral applications from a single product line.
✔ Breathable & Vapor-Permeable — Lets Oxygen & Moisture Vapor Through ✔ Waterproof — Bacterial & Viral Barrier, Patients Can Shower ✔ Frame Style — Accurate One-Handed Placement ✔ Can Be Cut to Any Shape or Size ✔ Radiologically Transparent — Safe During Radiotherapy ✔ Latex-Free, Hypoallergenic Adhesive
Product Details & Available Sizes
| Manufacturer | 3M (Solventum) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Tegaderm Transparent Film Dressing — Frame Style |
| Film Material | Polyurethane — breathable, vapor-permeable, waterproof |
| Adhesive | Hypoallergenic, latex-free — gentle on skin |
| Delivery System | Frame style (picture-frame) — one-handed application |
| Sterility | Sterile |
| Latex | Not made with natural rubber latex |
| Shapes Available | Rectangle, Square, Octagon (sacral) |
| Can Be Cut | Yes — cut to any shape or size as needed |
| Radiologically Transparent | Yes — safe for use during radiotherapy treatments; does not act as bolus material |
| Wear Time | 3 to 5 days typical; change as clinically indicated |
| HCPCS Code | A6257 |
| SKU | Size | Shape | Qty Per Box | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1622W | 1-3/4 x 1-3/4 inch (4.4 x 4.4 cm) | Square | 100/box, 400/case | Small wounds, skin protection, pediatric IV sites |
| 1624W | 2-3/8 x 2-3/4 inch (6 x 7 cm) | Rectangle | 100/box, 400/case | Peripheral IV — standard size |
| 1626W | 4 x 4-3/4 inch (10 x 12 cm) | Rectangle | 50/box, 200/case | Central line, larger wound coverage |
| 9505W | 2-1/4 x 2-3/4 inch | Rectangle | 100/box | Peripheral IV — alternate sizing |
| 9506W | 4 x 4-1/2 inch | Octagon/Sacral | 50/box | Sacral area and difficult-to-dress sites |
| 1627 | 4 x 4-3/4 inch | Rectangle | 50/box | Central line / general wound |
| 1628 | 6 x 8 inch (15 x 20 cm) | Rectangle | 25/box | Large wounds, PICC, post-op coverage |
| 1629 | 4 x 10 inch | Rectangle | 25/box | PICC line, elongated wound sites |
| 1630 | 8 x 12 inch | Rectangle | 10/box | Very large wounds, extensive post-op coverage |
| 1634 | 4 x 4-1/2 inch | Rectangle | 50/box | Central — alternate pack format |
Indicated For
- IV catheter site protection and fixation — peripheral and central
- PICC line securement and site coverage
- Acute wound coverage — minor abrasions, lacerations, skin tears
- Chronic wound coverage — superficial pressure injuries, skin graft donor sites
- Primarily closed clean surgical wounds
- First and second degree burns
- Secondary dressing over primary wound dressings
- Protective cover for at-risk skin — friction prevention, skin integrity maintenance
- Sacral area protection (9506W sacral shape)
- Device securement to skin
- Protective eye covering during surgery or for corneal abrasion
- Moist wound environment maintenance to support autolytic debridement
- Patients undergoing radiotherapy — radiologically transparent, does not act as bolus
How Tegaderm Transparent Film Dressings Work
Tegaderm's polyurethane film is semi-permeable — it allows oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water vapor to pass through while blocking liquid water, bacteria, and viral particles. This breathability prevents the anaerobic conditions and moisture accumulation that impair healing and increase infection risk, while the waterproof outer surface keeps external contaminants out. The transparent film and adhesive allow clinicians to observe the wound or IV site continuously without removing the dressing — reducing unnecessary dressing changes and the disruption that comes with them.
- Breathable film — permeable to O₂, CO₂, and water vapor; impermeable to liquids, bacteria, and viruses ≥27nm including HIV-1 and HBV
- Moist wound environment — seals in natural wound fluid to prevent scab formation and wound bed dehydration, supporting faster superficial wound healing
- Autolytic debridement support — moist environment beneath the film facilitates the body's own natural debridement process
- Friction protection — film barrier reduces mechanical friction on at-risk skin, helping prevent skin breakdown
- Conformable design — dressing flexes with skin and body movement for continuous adhesion and greater patient comfort over the full wear period
- Frame delivery — picture-frame backing allows accurate placement without touching the adhesive, even with gloved hands; dressing can be cut to any shape or size before application
- Radiologically transparent — can be safely left on during radiotherapy; does not act as bolus material with or without Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film
Standard Tegaderm vs. Tegaderm HP — Which Is Right?
| Tegaderm Standard (1624W, 1626W, etc.) | Tegaderm HP (9534HP, 9546HP, etc.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Adhesion | Standard — hypoallergenic, gentle on skin | High (Holding Power) — reinforced for moist/challenging conditions |
| Best For | Standard IV and wound coverage in typical conditions; skin-sensitive patients; radiotherapy patients | Diaphoretic patients; hot/humid environments; sites where standard dressings fail to hold |
| Film | Breathable polyurethane | Breathable polyurethane |
| Viral Barrier | Yes | Yes |
| Radiologically Transparent | Yes | Not specified |
Not sure which Tegaderm is right for your patient or application? Call 1-866-218-0902 — Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm EST
Application Instructions
- Clean and dry the wound or IV site before application
- Open the sterile package and remove the dressing — do not touch the adhesive surface
- Use the picture-frame delivery to position the dressing accurately over the site
- Press from center outward to smooth and fully adhere — flex the dressing to conform to body contours
- Remove the frame backing
- If needed, cut the dressing to a custom shape before applying — the film can be cut without compromising integrity
- Monitor the site regularly without removing the dressing — transparency allows continuous observation
- Change at 3 to 5 days or sooner if the dressing lifts, becomes saturated, or clinical protocol requires
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