- A soft, flexible fabric adhesive bandage designed for wound care, particularly for injuries on fingertips
Uses
The primary uses for the Dukal FV24D bandage include:
- Dressing minor cuts, scrapes, and abrasions.
- Wound management and protection, providing a barrier against dirt, dust, and external contaminants.
- Fingertip injuries, where the unique shape provides better coverage and secure attachment than standard rectangular bandages.
- Suitable for a variety of settings, including home first aid, clinics, hospitals, workplaces (such as food preparation, manufacturing, and retail), and school health offices.
Features
Key features that define the Dukal FV24D bandage are:
- Material: Made from a soft, flexible, and breathable fabric that allows airflow.
- Design: Fingertip shape (1-3/4" x 2") for ergonomic application and full coverage in hard-to-bandage areas.
- Sterility: Each bandage is sterile and individually wrapped to reduce the risk of infection.
- Adhesive: Features a long-lasting adhesive that ensures a secure fit but is safely and easily removed.
- Pad: Consists of a highly absorbent, non-stick (non-adherent) pad to protect the wound and prevent it from sticking to the dressing.
- Ease of Use: Pre-folded wrapper tabs make the bandages simple to open and apply.
- Allergy Friendly: The product is latex-free, making it suitable for individuals with latex allergies or sensitivities.
- Packaging: Typically available in boxes of 100 bandages.
Benefits
The benefits of using the Dukal FV24D bandages stem from their design and features:
- Enhanced Comfort and Mobility: The flexible fabric construction forms well to the skin and body contours, allowing for movement without the bandage lifting or shifting, which enhances comfort.
- Optimal Healing Environment: The sterile, breathable design and non-stick pad help promote a clean healing environment and reduce the risk of infection.
- Reliable Protection: The strong, dependable adhesive ensures the wound remains safeguarded against contaminants and friction.
- Reduced Patient Discomfort: They are easy to apply and remove, minimizing patient discomfort and stress during dressing changes.
- Versatility: The specialized shape for fingertips makes them more effective for certain injuries compared to generic bandages, providing effective coverage where needed most
