Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Manufacturer / Brand | Solventum Corporation (formerly 3M Health Care) / Tegaderm™ |
| Manufacturer # / SKU | 1624W |
| HCPCS Billing Code | A6257 (Transparent film, sterile, up to 16 sq. in.) |
| NDC Number | 08333-1624-05 |
| Dimensions | 2-3/8 in. x 2-3/4 in. (6 cm x 7 cm) |
| Delivery Mechanism | Frame Style (Picture-Frame Border Delivery) with ID Label |
| Material Composition | Breathable Polyurethane Film / Acrylic Hypoallergenic Adhesive |
| Sterility | Sterile (Individually Packaged) |
| Packaging Configuration | 100 Dressings per Box / 4 Boxes per Case (400 Total) |
| Latex Content | Not made with natural rubber latex |
Key Features & Clinical Applications
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Sterile Barrier Protection: Provides a waterproof seal that blocks external liquids, environmental contaminants, bacteria, and viruses from penetrating the site while allowing the patient to shower or bathe.
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Picture-Frame Delivery Style: The rigid paper frame border stabilizes the thin film during application, preventing the adhesive from folding back on itself and enabling accurate placement.
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Site Visibility & Moisture Balance: Transparent film permits continuous visual inspection of IV insertion sites or wound beds without dressing removal, reducing unnecessary changes and saving nursing time.
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Vascular Access & Secondary Dressing: Ideal for securing peripheral IV catheters, central lines, feeding tubes, or serving as a secondary protective cover over primary wound care materials.
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Stretch-and-Release Removal: Designed to stretch parallel to the skin upon removal, minimizing pain, epidermal stripping, and skin trauma.
⚠️ Application Note: Stop any active bleeding at the application site prior to dressing placement. Do not stretch the film dressing during application, as tension applied to skin can cause skin tears or mechanical blistering.
⚠️ Usage Restriction: Not intended to replace primary suture or surgical closure methods. Do not use on infected sites unless under direct medical supervision with appropriate antimicrobial therapies.





