December, 2002
For Immediate Release

Unique Design of 3M’s Newest IV Dressing Secures Hard-to-Dress Catheter Sites with Ease
Superior CVC Site Protection and Catheter Secural

London, ON - Placing an emphasis on “Secured Performance”, 3M Health Care has recently added a new dressing to their already popular line of Tegaderm™ IV dressings. The 3M™ Tegaderm™ IV Transparent Dressing 1655 has a unique picture frame delivery, is easy to use, and provides superior dressing and catheter securement.

“The unique design of the Tegaderm IV 1655 is specifically designed for use in many challenging catheter applications, including the difficult-to-dress jugular site,” explains Mya Kitts of 3M Health Care. The enhanced security and superior CVC site protection are a result of the notched design and soft-cloth border. The enhanced seal, better adhesion, and reduced edge lift around the catheter helps to maintain a barrier from the outside contaminants, thereby reducing the risk of infection. It all makes for a secured catheter and a more comfortable fit for the patient.

The dressing also includes sterile tape strips for anchoring hubs, lumens or tubing. The soft cloth notch may also eliminate the need for a separate hub cushion. This new Tegaderm IV dressing is covered in a transparent film, thus allowing the dressing to stay dry and clean. “This dressing extends wear time and may reduce the number of dressing changes required,” emphasizes Kitts.

The Tegaderm IV 1655 also has the “picture frame” application system, with non-adhesive handles that allow for hassle-free application.

The unique combination of features and benefits inherent in this dressing are exclusive to 3M and its use is advantageous for both the hospital staff and the patient. The application of Tegaderm IV 1655 should result in fewer dressing changes, fewer complications surrounding the change, less waste, and most importantly, “Secured Performance”.

3M is a diversified, international company with a health care business consisting of more than 10,000 medical, surgical, consumer and home health care, dental and pharmaceutical products. 3M Health Care is committed to supplying reliable products and services that make a difference in the practice, delivery and outcome of health care.

Additional information is available by calling 1-800-364-3577, or writing to 3M Canada Company, P.O. Box 5757, London, ON, N6A 4T1.

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3M and Tegaderm are trademarks of 3M. Used under license in Canada.