Why Petrolatum-Impregnated Non-Adhering Mesh Technology?

Traditional gauze dressings adhere directly to moist wound beds causing traumatic tissue damage during removal, disrupt fragile granulation tissue and epithelial cells essential for healing progression, create painful dressing changes reducing patient compliance and increasing anxiety, and fail to provide consistent moist wound environment optimal for tissue regeneration—particularly problematic for skin graft donor sites where preserving delicate new tissue is critical, partial-thickness burns requiring atraumatic dressing changes, surgical wounds with exposed tissue needing protection without adherence, and any scenario where dressing removal trauma impedes healing or causes patient distress. Petrolatum-impregnated non-adhering mesh technology revolutionizes primary wound contact through knitted cellulose acetate mesh structure creating open lattice that prevents dressing adhesion to wound surfaces, light petrolatum emulsion coating providing lubrication that enables atraumatic removal without tissue disruption, mesh openings facilitating unimpeded exudate drainage to secondary absorptive dressings preventing fluid accumulation at wound interface, and flexible conformable material adapting to irregular wound contours maintaining intimate non-adherent contact. The sterile single-use format ensures infection control while cut-to-size capability enables precise wound coverage without material waste or dressing bulk. Standard 20.3 cm × 7.6 cm (8" × 3") rectangular dimension accommodates elongated wounds including surgical incisions, linear lacerations, and graft donor sites. Used as primary wound contact layer beneath secondary absorbent dressing creating two-layer system—non-adherent interface protecting healing tissue while absorbent layer manages exudate. For healthcare facilities managing skin graft procedures, burn centers treating partial-thickness injuries, surgical centers performing wound closure, wound care clinics managing chronic ulcers, and any clinical application where preventing dressing adherence to healing tissue reduces trauma, pain, and healing delays, petrolatum-impregnated non-adhering mesh technology delivers atraumatic dressing removal, tissue protection, patient comfort, and optimal moist wound healing environment impossible with traditional adherent gauze dressings.

Key Features

• Sterile Non-Adhering Contact Layer: Prevents dressing adhesion to wound surfaces protecting fragile healing tissue
• Petrolatum Emulsion Impregnation: Light coating provides lubrication enabling atraumatic painless dressing removal
• Knitted Cellulose Acetate Mesh: Open lattice structure facilitates exudate drainage while preventing tissue adherence
• Professional Dimensions: 20.3 cm × 7.6 cm (8 inches × 3 inches) accommodates elongated wound sites
• Exudate Transfer Design: Mesh openings allow unimpeded fluid passage to secondary absorbent dressing layers
• Cut-to-Size Capability: Knitted construction enables trimming without unraveling for custom wound coverage
• Flexible Conformable Material: Adapts to irregular wound contours maintaining intimate contact
• Sterile Single-Use Format: Individually packaged maintaining aseptic integrity until application
• 24 Dressings per Box: Substantial supply for multiple applications or frequent dressing changes
• Two-Layer System Compatible: Designed for use beneath secondary absorbent dressing

Benefits

• Prevents traumatic tissue damage during dressing removal protecting regenerating epithelium and granulation tissue
• Eliminates pain and patient anxiety associated with adherent dressing changes
• Facilitates exudate drainage preventing fluid accumulation at wound interface
• Maintains moist wound environment proven optimal for healing progression
• Enables frequent dressing changes without cumulative tissue trauma
• Conforms to irregular wound shapes providing complete non-adherent coverage
• Cut-to-size reduces material waste and enables precise wound fitting
• Sterile format ensures infection prevention during primary wound contact

Recommended Use

Perfect for skin graft donor sites requiring tissue-protective contact layer, partial-thickness burns needing atraumatic dressing changes, surgical wound closure protecting exposed tissue, chronic venous leg ulcers requiring pain-free dressing removal, pressure ulcers with fragile granulation tissue, traumatic abrasions and lacerations, skin tears in elderly patients with fragile skin, chronic wounds where adherent dressings impede healing, painful wounds where dressing changes cause patient distress, and general wound care requiring non-adherent primary contact in hospitals, burn centers, surgical units, wound care clinics, long-term care facilities, and home healthcare settings. Particularly valuable for skin graft procedures where preserving donor site integrity is critical, burn management protocols demanding frequent painless dressing changes, surgical wounds with tissue exposure requiring protection without adherence, elderly patients with fragile skin prone to trauma from adherent dressings, and any clinical scenario where preventing dressing removal trauma optimizes healing outcomes and patient comfort.

Technical Specifications

• Dimensions: 20.3 cm × 7.6 cm (8 inches × 3 inches)
• Quantity: 24 individual sterile dressings per box
• Material: Knitted cellulose acetate mesh
• Impregnation: Light petrolatum emulsion
• Mesh Structure: Open lattice for exudate drainage
• Sterility: Sterile, single-use
• Adherence: Non-adhering to wound surfaces
• Conformability: Flexible material adapts to wound contours
• Cut-to-Size: Can be trimmed without unraveling
• Color: White/translucent mesh appearance
• Application: Primary wound contact layer (requires secondary absorbent dressing)
• Manufacturer: 3M Healthcare
• Latex Content: Typically latex-free (verify with manufacturer)