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Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis has met its match.

A clear improvement on traditional treatment options, 3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant is designed to deliver Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis (IAD) protection and prevention — even in the presence of continued incontinence. Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant creates a highly durable, ultra-thin, transparent barrier that lasts up to seven days and doesn’t require removal, protecting patient skin like never before.

The science of advanced skin protection

3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant has a formulation unlike any other skin protectant or moisture barrier currently available, allowing you to manage damaged skin or protect at-risk skin like never before. But what makes it so different from traditional skin protectants?

Unique, elastomeric polymer

The polymer forms a coating that can elongate and conform, avoiding the cracking seen with other moisture barriers. This assures greater barrier integrity, durability and protection against challenging irritants such as liquid stool and gastric fluids.
Revolutionary polymer-cyanoacrylate system

Unlike the moisture barrier products that cannot attach to the underlying skin, the polymer-cyanoacrylate enables attachment of the skin protectant to wet, weepy and damaged skin¹. Once on the skin, the protective coating creates an environment that repels irritants and supports healing and comfort.

Remember: if a moisture barrier product cannot reliably attach to the underlying skin, it’s not capable of reliable protection.
Non-stinging solvent

The polymer-cyanoacrylate system is delivered onto the skin by a non-stinging solvent in a single-use applicator that reduces the potential for cross-contamination. Plus, 3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant doesn’t require removal, making wear easier for patients and easier for clinicians.

What makes it so revolutionary?

Creates a protective environment that supports healing and helps reduce pain¹* associated with IAD

*Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant is not an analgesic
Application only needed two times per week²
Attaches to wet, weepy damaged skin surfaces (i.e. superficial partial thickness skin loss)¹
Allows easy, gentle cleansing with no removal required

Make the move from traditional to advanced

Learn why 3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant is a clear improvement over traditional treatment options.

Explore the impact of Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant across a variety of applications.

Download the 3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant Evidence Summary
Based on six incontinence episodes per day³, two nurses at $47.63/hour⁴, cleansing/application time of 2min/45 sec⁵, three applications per week⁵.

The many uses of 3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant

When you need to manage damaged or broken skin and protect at-risk skin, choose 3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant. Use the slider below to learn more about the types of healthcare-acquired skin damage that you can help protect your patients against.

Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis (IAD)

Severe inflammation caused by liquid stool, mixed incontinence or urine, which can lead to the destruction of the epidermis.

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Peristomal Skin Damage

Problem stomas, poor stoma location and high-volume output, especially that of liquid stool, can contribute to skin injury that can rapidly progress to erosion.

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Periwound Skin Damage

This type of skin damage is often associated with wounds that produce large quantities of drainage, such as venous leg ulcers or infected wounds.

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Pressure Injury

Localised damage to the skin and underlying soft tissue, usually over a bony prominence or related to a medical or other device. Moisture, friction and shear are accepted risk factors for pressure injury development.

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Medical-Adhesive Related Skin Damage (MARSI)

Skin damage, such as stripping or maceration, related to adhesive product use.

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Catheter-Associated Skin Damage (CASI)

Without the proper protection at the vascular site, factors beyond MARSI, like weeping or erythema, put patients at risk of CASI.

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1. Brennan, Mary R.; Milne, Catherine T.; Agrell-Kann, Marie; Ekholm, Bruce P. Clinical Evaluation of a Skin Protectant for the Management of Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis: An Open-Label, Nonrandomized, Prospective Study. Journal of Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nursing . 44(2):172-180, March/April 2017.
2. 3M data on file. EM-05-013924.
3. Heidegger CP, Graf S, Perneger T, Genton L, Oshima T, Pichard C. The burden of diarrhea in the intensive care unit (ICU-BD). A survey and observational study of the caregivers' opinions and workload. Int J Nurs Stud. 2016 Jul;59:163-8
4. https://www.health.qld.gov.au/hrpolicies/salary/nursing#2024 RN - Grade 5, band 4 $47.625
5. 3M. Data on file. ICH2-US-05-256617