RE: Covalon Announces FDA Clearance for SurgiClear 1. SurgiClear combines the comfort of skin-friendly silicone adhesive technology with the advanced antimicrobial protection of two gold-standard antimicrobial agents - chlorhexidine and silver. 2. SurgiClear has uniquely bonded the two antimicrobials into the actual adhesive of the soft and non-sensitizing silicone that allows the clear film wound dressing to comfortably adhere to the skin while providing antimicrobial protection. 3. SurgiClear kills over 99.99% of bacteria that come into contact with the dressing's antimicrobial adhesive and prevents the re-growth of bacteria on patient's skin over 7 days of wear. 4. SurgiClear is breathable unlike most other silicone dressings. 5. Patients are able to bathe while wearing the waterproof silicone SurgiClear wound dressing. 6. Studies have shown that SurgiClear is up to ten times less painful on removal than leading film dressings that use acrylic adhesives. 7. Studies have shown that the use over a 14-day period of silicone similar to SurgiClear prevents keloid and hypertrophic scarring following surgical procedures.