3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant
3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant creates a highly durable, ultra-thin barrier that protects damaged or intact skin from caustic, corrosive body fluids such as liquid stool and gastric fluid.
Product Literature
Solventum
3M Health Care is now Solventum, a health care company built from a legacy of innovation and dedicated to enabling better, smarter, safer health care to improve lives.Benefits
• Attaches to and protects wet, weeping damaged skin
• Protective coating creates an environment that repels irritants and supports healing
• Provides an effective barrier that has been shown to reduce the pain of managing IAD
• Single-use applicator reduces the potential for cross-contamination
• Offers superior value for dollars spent in skin management
• Prevents skin injury and maintains skin integrity
Indications
3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant forms a film barrier intended to protect intact or damaged skin. It is effective in conditions where skin is frequently or continuously exposed to moisture and caustic irritants such as feces, digestive fluids, wound drainage and urine. 3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant also can be used in areas exposed to friction and shear from bedding, clothing, shoes or any other material that would rub against the skin.
Contraindications
3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant is NOT to be used as a wound dressing for full-thickness wounds or in or around the eyes.
Warnings and Precautions
DANGER! EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!
3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant is extremely flammable until it has completely dried on the skin.
The product should only be applied when no ignition sources or heat-producing devices are in use. Allow a minimum of 90 seconds for product to dry and vapors to dissipate before using any device that could provide a source of heat or ignition. Pooling of product will significantly extend dry time.
Do not use 3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant near fire or flame, heat, sparks and sources of static discharge.
Use the product only in well ventilated areas.
Avoid use on individuals who are allergic to any of the ingredients.
The product is individually packaged for single use only. Reuse could result in increased risk of infection, or inadequate product performance.
The product is not intended for applications requiring sterile product (e.g. infusion catheter site protection and care, or surgical site protection).
Keep out of the reach of children.
Caution: Federal Law (U.S.A.) restricts the device to sale by or on the order of a health care professional.
Skin absorption and the effectiveness of topical medications (including: antimicrobials, antifungals, and analgesics) may be reduced or prevented by the presence of the 3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant.
Use of other barrier products, ointments, creams or lotions may significantly reduce the effectiveness of the product.
The product can increase the adhesion of some adhesive products (e.g. tape), particularly in the first few days of use. When removing an adhesive product, it is important to exercise care and follow the Directions for Use (Step 10, in the Directions for Use section)
Storage Requirements
For best results, the product should be stored in a cool and dry environment. Avoid excessive heat. For shelf life, refer to the expiration date on each package. Refer to facility policy for disposal.
Inactive Ingredients
Hexamethyldisiloxane, Acrylic Tetrapolymer, 2-Octyl Cyanoacrylate
How Supplied/Sizing
Applicator: 0.7ml, 2.7ml.
Patient condition
HCPCS Code
Product features
Alcohol-free
Contains cyanoacrylate
Foil-pack unit dose
Multiple-dose bottle
Protector
Sealant
Single-use ampules
Spray
Swabs
Wand
Wipe
Other features
Educational Material Available
Free Samples/Trials Available
Published Clinical Article Available
Mode of Use/Application
1. Cleanse skin before applying 3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant. Gently dry areas of intact skin as needed. If areas of erosion (denudement) are present, excess serous or sero-sanguinous drainage may be blotted with a gauze pad if necessary.
2. Open package and grasp applicator. Place thumb at the end of the lever. Aim the sponge end of the applicator downward and firmly depress the lever to break the internal ampule. A snapping or popping noise will be noted as the ampule breaks. It is not necessary to continue to press the lever.
3. Keep the applicator pointed in a downward position for approximately 10 seconds to allow fluid to flow into the foam sponge; continued pressure on the lever is not required. Note-fluid will not completely saturate the sponge to the edges.
4. Gently press the foam against the skin and then using an even, sweeping motion wipe the foam sponge across the skin. Apply the product with minimal overlap. Firm pressure and/or downward pressure on the lever or the applicator is not needed and may result in excessive wetness or pooling of fluid. Continue application until the entire area of concern has been covered. The applicator may be used in any direction. Apply the product to all skin that is exposed to stool and/or urine, or irritating body fluid. Allow the area to dry for at least 30 seconds or for a minimum of 90 seconds before using any device that could provide a source of heat or ignition. Refer to Warning Statement #3. If an area is missed, wait until the fluid has dried completely before applying additional product.
5. If 3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant is applied within a skin fold or other area of skin-to-skin contact, make sure that the skin surfaces are separated to allow the fluid to dry completely (at least 30 seconds) before allowing skin to return to the normal position.
6. When used under adhesive tapes, dressings, or devices, allow the product to dry for approximately 1 minute before covering with adhesive products. Refer to Precaution Statement # 3.
7. Cleanse affected area as needed. 3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant is waterproof and is not removed by cleansing.
8. Reapply one to three times per week. Frequent application may result in buildup of the product.
9. The film will wear off the skin and does not require removal. If removal is desired, the film should be removed with an adhesive remover containing hexamethyldisiloxane (HMDS).
10. Use an adhesive remover containing HMDS to remove an adhesive product that has been placed over the film. This is especially important for patients with fragile skin.
Removal & Change Frequency
The film will wear off the skin and does not require removal. If removal is desired, the film should be removed with an adhesive remover containing hexamethyldisiloxane (HMDS).
Clinically Tested
CHG-compatible
Non-allergenic
Non-cytotoxic
Non-irritating
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