An Infection Prevention Wound Dressing - Case Study

Using Covalon’s patent-pending dual antimicrobial silicone adhesive technology, silver and chlorhexidine are combined right in the clear silicone adhesive film technology, providing superior comfort and protection throughout the entire surface area of the dressing. This dual antimicrobial combination boasts broad spectrum antimicrobial activity for at least 7 days and meets the current FDA standards for antimicrobial claims of a “greater than 4-log reduction”. Our dual antimicrobial silicone adhesive technology remains transparent for up to 7 days, allows longer site visualization and has the potential to reduce frequent and costly dressing changes. The soft skin silicone adhesive is comfortable to wear and has been proven to cause less irritation to the skin, and significantly less pain upon removal versus products using acrylic adhesives.