Micropore Surgical Tape 1.25cm x 5m
Micropore Surgical Tape 1.25cm x 5m
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Description
Micropore Surgical Tape 1.25cm x 5m is a white paper medical tape for holding dressings in place and securing lightweight medical items to the skin. The manufacturer lists uses including blood draws, lightweight dressings, secondary securement of I.V. lines and non-critical tubes. It is a narrow 1.25cm tape that you can tear by hand, so no scissors are needed to cut a length.
Key Features
- Paper tape: A conformable, breathable paper backing in white.
- Tears by hand: Can be torn to length by hand, so you do not need scissors.
- 72-hour adhesion: The manufacturer states it gives good initial and long-term (72-hour) adhesion to skin.
- Not made with natural rubber latex: The adhesive is a pressure-sensitive acrylate adhesive, and the tape is not made with natural rubber latex.
- Multi-purpose use: Suitable for general securement, blood draws, lightweight dressings, and secondary securement of I.V. lines and non-critical tubes.
Is Micropore Surgical Tape latex free?
The manufacturer states the tape is not made with natural rubber latex. Its adhesive is a pressure-sensitive acrylate adhesive.
How long does Micropore tape stay on?
The manufacturer states the tape gives good initial and long-term (72-hour) adhesion to skin.
How do I remove Micropore tape from skin?
The manufacturer advises removing it "low and slow", holding the skin down with a finger at the point where the tape peels away. If the tape has stuck firmly, a medical-grade adhesive remover can help.
What can I use Micropore tape for?
The manufacturer lists blood draws, lightweight dressings, secondary securement of I.V. lines and non-critical tubes, and general securement. This 1.25cm x 5m roll is the narrowest width in the range.
Usage and Instructions
- Tear off the length you need by hand.
- Apply the tape without pulling or stretching it.
- Press down firmly to activate the adhesive.
- To remove, peel the tape low and slow, holding the skin down with a finger at the peel line. A medical-grade adhesive remover can be used if the tape is strongly stuck.
Side Effects
The manufacturer states that applying the tape while pulled or stretched can cause tension blisters. No other side effects are stated.
