Continence Skin Care
Appeel® Sterile Medical Adhesive Remover
Facilitates the quick and easy removal of stoma bags and medical adhesive devices such as sheaths
Appeel Sterile Medical Adhesive Remover facilitates the quick and easy removal of stoma bags and medical adhesive devices such as sheaths; it is suitable for use on intact and injured skin.
Helps to reduce skin trauma during medical adhesive device removal
Not only can the removal of medical adhesive devices such as sheaths be a painful and difficult experience, often causing anxiety, but repeated application and removal can also cause skin trauma. As sheaths are typically removed on a daily basis, the potential for skin stripping damage is high for patients with fragile skin¹. Appeel Sterile enables the safe, quick and easy removal of sheaths and other medical adhesive devices on both intact and injured skin – helping to maintain skin integrity.
Appeel Sterile:
- Helps to reduce skin stripping, pain and risk of infection
- Alcohol free; no-sting formulation
- Sterile; use on intact and injured skin
- Healthcare grade silicones
- Dries quickly leaving surface ready for adhesion of new device
- Kind to the skin/skin friendly formulation
Not manufactured with natural rubber latex
- Available as a Spray, Foam Applicator, Wipe and Liquid Sachet
¹Stephen-Haynes, J. Evans, M (2015) Maintaining skin integrity for patients using urinary sheaths, Wound Essentials 10(1): 77-80
Please ensure to read the full instructions for use before using this product. Instructions for use are provided on the product packaging.
As with all new products, Appeel Sterile should be tested on a small area of skin before use. We suggest a small amount of Appeel Sterile is applied inside the forearm.
Appeel Sterile Spray
1. Skin should be clean and dry prior to application.
2. Spray 10 – 15 cm from the skin.
3. Spray onto a permeable adhesive appliance to release.
4. If impermeable, spray under one edge and repeat for complete removal.
5. For single patient use. Can be used at any angle.
Appeel Sterile Foam Applicator
1. Skin should be clean and dry prior to application.
2. To open the sachet, tear along either notch across the top.
3. Wear sterile gloves to maintain sterility when using this product.
4. Remove the foam applicator from the sachet and gently wipe the applicator over a permeable adhesive appliance or under the edges of an impermeable adhesive appliance to release it from the skin.
5. Appeel Sterile Medical Adhesive Remover dries quickly, leaving no residue. Once dried, it will not affect any further adhesion.
6. Use additional sachets if required for larger adhesive appliances.
Appeel Sterile Liquid Sachet
Appeel Sterile Wipes
1. Skin should be clean and dry prior to application
2. To open the sachet, tear along notch across the top
3. Wear sterile gloves to maintain sterility when using this product
4. Remove wipe from sachet. Lift a corner of the adhesive appliance and gently wipe underneath to release the adhesive from the skin
5. Appeel Sterile Medical Adhesive Remover dries quickly, leaving no residue. Once dried, it will not affect any further adhesion
6. Use additional sachets if required.
What is Appeel Sterile?
Appeel Sterile is a sterile no sting, healthcare grade silicone based medical adhesive remover.
How does Appeel Sterile work?
When the silicones come into contact with the adhesive of the appliance they temporarily change the surface energy of the skin, disrupting the adhesive properties between skin and device. This facilitates gentle removal of the adhesive appliance/ device.
Why use Appeel Sterile?
Appeel Sterile makes adhesive appliance removal quick and gentle. It dries quickly, leaving skin ready for the next adhesive application.
Will Appeel Sterile sting my skin?
No, it will not.
Will Appeel Sterile Spray feel cold on application?
No, it will not.
Can Appeel Sterile Spray be used upside down?
Yes, it can be sprayed upside down and at any angle.
Is Appeel Sterile available on NHS prescription?
Yes it is.
Is Appeel Sterile nurse prescribable?
Yes it is.
Will I have to clean Appeel Sterile off after I have used it?
No, Appeel Sterile dries in seconds.
Will Appeel Sterile affect the adhesion of my next appliance or sheath?
No, it leaves no residue.
Products in this range
Appeel Sterile Liquid Sachet
Pack Size: 1 x 10, 1 x 20 pack of 5ml sachets
Order Code: 10 pack 3510-10, 20 pack 3510-20
- Ideal for skin that is too sore to touch
- Individually packaged
- Single use
Appeel Sterile Foam Applicator
Pack Size: 1 x 5 pack of 1ml foam applicators
Order Code: 3515
- Individually packaged
- Single use
- Allows application with precision
Appeel Sterile Spray
Pack Size: 1 x 100ml aerosol
Order Code: 35100
- Spray at any angle
- Ideal for skin that is too sore to touch
- No sting or cold sensation
- Sterile on every application
- Bag-on-valve allows 100% usage, no waste
- Single patient, multiple use e.g. in the community
Appeel Sterile Wipes
Pack Size: 1 x 30 pack of sachets
Order Code: 3535
- Individually packaged
- Single use
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