Product Overview
CATH DRESSING® POLY-O is a sterile catheter and drainage tube dressing featuring an integrated securing tape and a high-performance hydrophilic polyurethane foam pad. It provides ultimate convenience for practitioners during application while maximizing safety and comfort for patients across diverse clinical environments.
Comprehensive Technical Specifications
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Material Composition: Hydrophilic Polyurethane Foam with a high-stability acrylic adhesive border.
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Dressing Dimensions: Available in 10 cm diameter (4"x 4") dimensions with a 2.4" foam diameter.
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Absorbency Capacity: High-quality foam pad capable of absorbing up to 20 mL of wound exudate.
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Tube Compatibility Range: Securely fits drainage lines from 2Fr to 47Fr (Outer Diameter: 0.67mm to 15.67mm).
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Sterilization Method: Ethylene Oxide (EO) Sterilized.
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Certifications: CE 0476, Latex-Free.
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Packaging Unit: 15 Pieces per Box.
Key Product Highlights at a Glance
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Moist Wound Healing: Clinical reviews demonstrate that occlusive dressings maintain lower infection rates than non-occlusive alternatives. An acidic pH and low oxygen tension underneath the dressing help actively inhibit bacterial growth, including a noted decline in Pseudomonas counts.
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Universal Fitting: Features a specialized center design with 7-cuttings and a side cut, allowing for a seamless, one-step application across an exceptionally wide range of tube sizes from 2Fr up to 47Fr (0.67mm to 15.67mm).
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Complete Sealing Security: Every dressing package comes with an extra adhesive strip specifically designed to overlay and completely seal the application side cut, locking out external contaminants.
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Sterile & Safe: Individually EO sterilized to ensure strict compliance with surgical and bedside safety protocols.