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Securement Wound Dressing For Reduction Of Infection

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Product Code
Definition
These dressings are intended to be placed over a vascular or percutaneous device (e.g., needle, catheter, drain) to keep it securely anchored to the skin, cover and protect the insertion site, and may additionally absorb exudate. When used to secure central venous or arterial catheters, a securement wound dressing for reduction of infection is intended to reduce microbial colonization around the insertion site and reduce the incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI).
Physical State
A solid wound dressing that contains chlorhexidine gluconate and has an adhesive backing.
Technical Method
A solid wound dressing that contains chlorhexidine gluconate and has an adhesive backing.
Target Area
Over a vascular or percutaneous device
Review Panel
General and Plastic Surgery
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
U
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

No Linked CFR Text

As product code SEL is assigned to devices that are "unclassified" (e.g. pre-amendment), it is not linked to any specific regulation and CFR section.

Securement Wound Dressing For Reduction Of Infection

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
These dressings are intended to be placed over a vascular or percutaneous device (e.g., needle, catheter, drain) to keep it securely anchored to the skin, cover and protect the insertion site, and may additionally absorb exudate. When used to secure central venous or arterial catheters, a securement wound dressing for reduction of infection is intended to reduce microbial colonization around the insertion site and reduce the incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI).
Physical State
A solid wound dressing that contains chlorhexidine gluconate and has an adhesive backing.
Technical Method
A solid wound dressing that contains chlorhexidine gluconate and has an adhesive backing.
Target Area
Over a vascular or percutaneous device
Review Panel
General and Plastic Surgery
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
U
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

No Linked CFR Text

As product code SEL is assigned to devices that are "unclassified" (e.g. pre-amendment), it is not linked to any specific regulation and CFR section.