The EarWell™ Adhesive is designed to remain attached to the skin until normal epithelial turnover occurs.
In the newborn infant, this is usually around 14 days. If premature separation of the device is occurring frequently, look for one of these possible causes:
INADEQUATE HAIR TRIMMING Review the section of the Training Video that covers hair trimming.
It is important to shave the hair 3 to 4 mm beyond the white adhesive footprint around the perimeter of the Cradle.
IMPROPER SKIN PREPARATION
Initial Application Swab the shaved area three times with a provided Alcohol Wipe. Make sure the skin is completely dry before attaching the device
(Wait a minimum of 30 seconds).
Reapplication Remove adhesive and cleanse residual skin adhesive with the Acetone/Alcohol Pads or Swabs. Becon does not recommend using alternative adhesive dissolvers or removers. Most of those currently marketed contain an oil-based solvent that can leave a residue on the skin surface that may inhibit subsequent adhesive bonds. If they are employed, a thorough cleansing of the skin surface with soap and warm water must be introduced.
THE USE OF SUPPLEMENTAL ADHESIVE ENHANCERS During product development, Becon tested adhesive enhancers in conjunction with the proprietary cradle adhesive. That testing revealed the use of any and all adhesive enhancer resulted in a weakening of the long-term adhesive bond and a premature adhesive release form the skin. Becon does not recommend the use of any adhesive enhancer in conjunction with the primary Cradle adhesive.
INCREASED SKELETAL CURVATURE FROM THE TOP OF THE EAR TO THE LOBULE This may be witnessed in very small infants, and also in those with an underdeveloped mastoid process located immediately behind and beneath the lobule. This curvature causes the device to apply increased adhesive pressure along the upper aspect of fixation, resulting in a possible premature adhesive release. The device is easily modified to minimize this occurrence (See attached video).