Covalon AquaGuard - Summit International Medical Technologies, Inc

AquaGuard is a clinician-trusted family of impervious disposable moisture barriers that keep intravenous sites, PICC lines, wounds and dressings dry and clean while a patient showers, helping to prevent infection. Typical makeshift remedies, such as garbage bags, plastic wrap and tape are ineffective, cumbersome to use and can create additional complications associated with skin irritation and allergic reactions. AquaGuard features a specially designed medical adhesive that effectively protects the area from water while the patient showers and is gentle upon removal. The product line is cost effective as it reduces the number of wet dressing changes, and, with fewer dressing changes also reduces nursing time. AquaGuard is quick and easy to apply, also a reduction in nursing time, and reduces the number of dressing disruptions which can lead to infection. AquaGuard also provides patient satisfaction as patients are happy when they can shower while recovering. Plus, AquaGuard is both latex and DEHP-free. There are 10 different AquaGuard shapes and sizes to choose from, providing a solution for every site. AquaGuard is mentioned by name in the ONS Access Device Guidelines.