3M Tegaderm HP 8526IN (10 X 12) cm provides a waterproof, sterile barrier to external contaminants including liquids, bacteria, and viruses. In vitro, testing shows that the transparent film provides a viral barrier from viruses 27 nm in diameter or larger while the dressing remains intact without leakage. Transparent dressing allows for continuous visibility of the I.V. insertion site. Picture-frame delivery makes accurate placement easy. These are made with a thin, semi-permeable film that enables long wear time and full site visibility to minimize unnecessary dressing changes.Uses:It can be used to cover and protect catheter sites and wounds, to maintain a moist environment for wound conditioning, and to secure devices to the skin.Product Specifications and Features:It provides a waterproof, sterile barrier to external contaminants including liquids, bacteria and virusesGentle to the skin, yet holds catheters and other devices in placeHypoallergenic and not made with natural rubber latexThe dressing is comfortable and flexes with skin for greater patient comfortHas unique shapes and designs for both i.v. and wound needTegaderm brand transparent dressings can be used to cover and protect catheter sites and wounds, to maintain a moist environment for wound conditioning, and to secure devices to the skinMade with a hypoallergenic, latex-free adhesive that is gentle to the skin yet holds catheters and other devices in placeProvides comfortable dressing flexes with skin for greater patient comfortDirections For Use:To cover and protect I.V. catheter sitesClean, closed surgical incisionsSkin graft donor sitesSkin tears and minor excisionsSuperficial partial thickness burnsStage I or II pressure ulcersAutolytic debridement facilitated by the moist wound conditioning environmentProtective eyelid coveringsPost tattoo application and removalSafety Information:Read the label carefully before useStore at room temperatureKeep away from the reach of children