PolyMem Shapes Tube Dressing
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PolyMem Shapes Tube Site Dressing
PolyMem Shapes Tube Site Dressing is a multifunctional polymeric membrane dressing designed specifically for tube and stoma sites such as PEG tubes, tracheostomies, gastrostomy sites, and suprapubic catheters. It helps manage moisture, absorb drainage, and support peri-tube skin protection.
The dressing is precut and shaped to fit around tube sites, helping reduce irritation, inflammation, maceration, and odor while supporting continuous wound and skin interface management.
Key Features
- Precut shape designed for tube and stoma sites
- Polymeric membrane technology for continuous wound interface activity
- Absorbs and retains wound exudate and secretions
- Helps cleanse peri-tube skin with moisture-activated surfactant system
- Contains glycerol to support moisture balance and reduce adhesion
- Non-adherent and gentle on fragile peristomal skin
- Helps reduce odor and skin irritation
- Flexible foam matrix conforms to tube site anatomy
Quick Summary
- Used for PEG, tracheostomy, and catheter sites
- Helps manage drainage and peri-tube moisture
- Supports skin protection around medical tubing
- Designed for long-term tube site care
What Is This Product?
This is a polymeric membrane foam dressing engineered with a multifunctional structure that interacts with wound exudate and moisture at tube sites. It combines absorption, moisture balance, and gentle cleansing properties within a single dressing system.
The dressing is shaped specifically to surround tube entry points, reducing the need for cutting or modification and improving fit consistency.
Indications / Use Cases
- PEG tube sites
- Gastrostomy tube sites
- Tracheostomy sites
- Suprapubic catheter sites
- Other peri-stomal and tube insertion sites
How It Works
The polymeric membrane matrix interacts with wound fluid and secretions, helping to absorb excess moisture while maintaining a balanced environment at the tube site. A surfactant and glycerol component assists with gentle cleansing and reduces adherence to fragile skin.
The dressing continuously manages moisture levels to reduce irritation, maceration risk, and odor formation around tube sites.
Application Instructions
- Clean and dry tube site according to clinical protocol
- Select appropriate PolyMem Shapes size for tube diameter
- Place dressing around tube site ensuring full contact
- Secure with medical tape if needed
- Monitor for saturation and adjust change frequency as needed
Dressing Change Guidance
Change frequency should be based on drainage levels and clinical assessment. Dressing should be replaced when exudate approaches saturation or when leakage is observed at the edges.
Clinical judgment should guide use in patients with infection risk, high drainage, or compromised skin integrity.
Why Choose This Product
PolyMem Tube Site Dressing provides an all-in-one system for managing tube site moisture, drainage, and skin protection. Its multifunctional design reduces the need for multiple products and supports consistent peri-tube care in both home and facility environments.
The precut anatomical shape improves ease of use and reduces preparation time for caregivers.
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