AquaGuard Wound Protectors

Keeping a wound, dressing, or IV site dry during a shower is one of those small problems that turns into a real one fast — soggy dressings mean skin breakdown, infection risk, and repeat dressing changes. AquaGuard wound protectors from Covalon Technologies solve it with a clear, adhesive film barrier that seals against water while you bathe, then peels away cleanly when you're done.

Each protector is a transparent, disposable sheet that adheres directly to the skin around the site you need to shield. The clear polyethylene film lets clinicians and caregivers see the wound or dressing underneath without lifting the barrier, and the adhesive border creates a splash-resistant seal for showering and sponge bathing. Because they're single-use, there's no drying, reapplying, or cross-contamination worry between patients.

We stock two coverage sizes to match different sites. The AquaGuard 7 x 7 inch protector (50010-CSE) suits smaller dressings, PICC lines, and localized wounds, while the 9 x 9 inch protector with 7 x 7-1/2 inch coverage (50015CSE) handles larger surgical incisions, catheter sites, and areas that need a wider margin of protection. Both are sold by the case, which is how most facilities and home-care programs prefer to buy them.

A common question: are these waterproof enough for a full shower? AquaGuard is designed as a temporary shower barrier rather than a swimming or submersion seal — it protects against the direct spray and splash of normal bathing, then comes off without pulling at fragile skin. For ongoing care, pair them with your dressing routine to extend wear time and reduce unnecessary changes.

Explore the full range of Advanced Wound Dressings to build out a complete protection and healing plan.