IV3000SNTM PICC dressing

Moisture Responsive Catheter Dressing

IV3000 PICC

IV3000¤ PICC dressing now available


The IV3000◊ range now includes a ported 11cm x 14cm dressing suitable for PICC lines, with or without a stabilisation device 

 

The two animations below show how the dressing can be used both with or without a stabilisation device.


IV3000◊ with a stabilisation device


IV3000◊ without a stabilisation device

S&N Code Dimensions Recommended Indications Qty per Carton
66004011 5cm x 6cm Ported peripheral catheters 100 dressings
4007 6cm x 7cm Peripheral catheters 100 dressings
4006 7cm x 9cm Ported peripheral catheters 100 dressings
66004009 9cm x 12cm Ported central/PICC/midline catheters 50 dressings
4008 10cm x 12cm Central/PICC/midline catheters 50 dressings
66800512 11cm x 14cm Ported central/PICC/midline catheters 25 dressings


IV3000◊ with a moisture responsive high MVTR and bacterial barrier film

IV3000
  • The patented REACTIC◊ film used to make IV3000◊ has a unique molecular structure which is significantly more permeable to water vapour than ordinary films,1,2 (in vitro) minimising the potential for bacterial proliferation3.
  • The higher permeability of IV3000◊ keeps the skin dry, improving dressing adherence and reducing the number of unscheduled dressing changes. The dressing can also stay in place for up to 7 days4,5,6.
  • IV3000◊ is transparent and so allows regular inspection of the catheter insertion site for signs of infection or phlebitis without the need for dressing removal.

IV3000◊ provides greater patient comfort

IV3000
  • IV3000◊ is kind to the patient’s skin. The highly permeable REACTIC◊ film help prevent skin maceration or irritation, resulting in improved patient comfort3.
  • The unique grid pattern adhesive makes dressing removal easy. It reduces pain on removal and leaves less adhesive residue on the patients skin.7
  • The highly conformable IV3000◊ film allows the patient to move freely and yet will remain firmly adhered around the catheter hub so ensuring excellent fixation.
  • IV3000◊ is waterproof and allows the patient to shower with the dressing in situ.4

 

References

  1. Smith & Nephew Laboratory Report – DS/07/224/R1a (in vitro) data.
  2. Smith & Nephew Laboratory Report - DS/07/224/R3a (in vitro) data.
  3. Maki, D.G., Stolz, S., Wheeler, S. - A prospective, randomized, three-way clinical comparison of a novel, highly permeable, polyurethane dressing with 206 Swan-Ganz pulmonary artery catheters: OPSITE IV3000 vs Tegaderm vs gauze and tape. 1991.
  4. Besley M., OPSITE IV3000: Potential for improved quality of life for haemodialysis patients
    with permanent central venous catheters in Maki, D G ed, International Congress and Symposium Series No 179 Improving Catheter Site Care, Royal Society of Medicine Services Ltd, London, New York 1991 57-59.
  5. Latta C and Grant C IV3000 dressing of Permcath exit sites (1996).
  6. Keenlyside D. Avoiding an unnecessary outcome. A comparative trial between IV3000 and a conventional film dressing to assess rate of catheter-related sepsis, Professional Nurse, 1993; 8: 288-291.
  7. Wille, JC; Blusse van Oud Alblas, A; Thewessen, EAPM. A comparison of two transparent film-type dressings in central venous therapy. J. Hosp. Infect. 1993; 23; 113-121.