Why Small-Format PVP-I Non-Adherent Antimicrobial Contact Technology?

Standard 9.5 cm × 9.5 cm antimicrobial dressings over-cover small wounds creating unnecessary iodine exposure to healthy periwound tissue, waste expensive antimicrobial dressing material on wounds requiring only compact coverage, and may deliver excessive antimicrobial concentration to small wound beds where precise targeted treatment is clinically preferable—particularly problematic for small diabetic foot ulcers requiring exact wound-margin coverage, minor burns and traumatic skin loss on fingers and hands, small pressure injuries in early stages requiring antimicrobial support without oversized coverage, contaminated wounds on pediatric patients where proportionate dressing scale is clinically important, and any scenario where appropriately scaled antimicrobial dressing matches small wound dimensions to precise coverage area. Small-format PVP-I non-adherent antimicrobial dressing technology delivers the complete clinical capability of Inadine PVP-I technology in compact 5 cm × 5 cm dimension through controlled-release povidone-iodine from knitted viscose mesh providing broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, fungi, spores, and viruses without antibiotic resistance contribution, low-adherent mesh structure preventing wound bed bonding enabling atraumatic removal protecting fragile granulation tissue, and colour-change indicator transitioning from orange to white as povidone-iodine depletes providing visual treatment status without dressing removal. PEG base maintains moist wound environment supporting cellular healing while facilitating sustained iodine release throughout wear period. The compact 5 cm × 5 cm format is ideal for small wound primary contact ensuring precise coverage without material waste or excessive healthy tissue exposure. Twenty-five dressings per box (product code P01481) provides clinical supply for chronic wound management courses. For wound care practitioners managing small contaminated wounds, community nurses treating minor infected injuries, facilities implementing antimicrobial stewardship with size-appropriate dressing selection, and any clinical scenario where small wound dimensions require precisely scaled PVP-I antimicrobial contact with atraumatic removal and visual depletion monitoring, small-format Inadine technology delivers complete antimicrobial protection matched appropriately to wound dimensions.

Key Features

• Compact 5 cm × 5 cm Dimensions: Precisely scaled for small wounds eliminating over-coverage of periwound tissue
• 10% Povidone-Iodine Impregnation: Controlled-release PVP-I delivering 1% available iodine for broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity
• Colour-Change Depletion Indicator: Orange-to-white colour transition signals iodine depletion for clinically-driven changes
• Knitted Viscose Non-Adherent Mesh: Low-adherent structure prevents wound bed bonding for atraumatic removal
• Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial Coverage: Active against gram-positive, gram-negative, fungi, spores, and viruses
• No Antibiotic Resistance Risk: PVP-I mechanism does not contribute to antimicrobial resistance development
• PEG Base Formulation: Maintains moist wound environment while facilitating controlled iodine release
• Exudate Permeable Mesh: Allows wound fluid passage to secondary dressing maintaining antimicrobial contact
• Sterile Single-Use: Individually packed for direct wound contact and infection control
• 25 Per Box: Clinical supply quantity (product code P01481) for wound management courses

Benefits

• Compact format precisely matches small wound dimensions eliminating unnecessary periwound tissue exposure
• Colour-change indicator enables evidence-based clinically-driven replacement avoiding premature changes
• Atraumatic removal protects fragile granulation tissue and epithelium at dressing changes
• Broad-spectrum PVP-I coverage addresses bacterial contamination without antibiotic resistance risk
• Size-appropriate antimicrobial dressing reduces per-wound cost versus oversized alternatives
• Moist wound environment from PEG base supports cellular migration and tissue regeneration
• Exudate-permeable mesh maintains antimicrobial contact while managing wound fluid output
• Single-product antimicrobial and wound contact layer eliminates multi-product complexity

Recommended Use

Perfect for small contaminated ulcerative wounds requiring precise antimicrobial coverage, minor burns on fingers, hands, and small body areas, traumatic skin loss and abrasions on limited surface areas, small pressure injuries with bacterial contamination concerns, early-stage diabetic foot ulcers requiring targeted antimicrobial primary contact, small chronic wounds where bacterial burden impedes healing, pediatric wound management requiring proportionate dressing scale, specimen collection site care following biopsy, and small wound antimicrobial care in hospitals, wound clinics, community nursing, GP practices, home healthcare, and long-term care facilities. Particularly valuable for antimicrobial stewardship programs implementing size-appropriate dressing selection, small wound management where 9.5 cm × 9.5 cm format creates unnecessary over-coverage, and any clinical scenario where precisely scaled PVP-I antimicrobial contact matched to small wound dimensions optimizes treatment efficacy and material economics.

Technical Specifications

• Dimensions: 5 cm × 5 cm (approximately 2 inches × 2 inches)
• Active Ingredient: 10% Povidone-iodine (equivalent to 1% available iodine)
• Base: Polyethylene glycol (PEG)
• Substrate: Knitted low-adherent viscose mesh
• Depletion Indicator: Colour change orange to white as iodine depletes
• Antimicrobial Spectrum: Broad-spectrum (gram-positive, gram-negative, fungi, spores, viruses)
• Sterility: Sterile single-use, individually packaged
• Quantity: 25 dressings per box (product code P01481)
• Latex Content: Latex-free (verify regional packaging)
• Manufacturer: 3M Health Care
• Intended Use: Primary antimicrobial wound contact for small contaminated wounds
• Resistance Risk: No known contribution to antimicrobial resistance