3M™ Durapore™ Tape 1538S-2
- 3M ID 70200521204
Details
Highlights
- High strength for durability
- Adheres well to dry skin
- Conformable
- Latex-free and hypoallergenic for sensitive patients
- Convenient bi-directional tear for easy tailoring
- Versatile
- Water-resistant
2 inch x 1-1/2 yard (5cm x 1,37m) Silk-like, hypoallergenic tape, single use roll
3M™ Durapore™ Surgical Tape
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Strong adhesion.Good adhesion to skin.
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Easy to use.Tape can be torn lengthwise and crosswise to create a variety of sizes as needed.
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Versatile adhesion.Adheres to dry skin, tubes, devices and itself.
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Helps reduce risk.Individually packaged single use length rolls can help reduce cross-contamination risk by 99% compared to unpackaged tape.*
*3M’s packaged single-use length rolls can help reduce exposure to bacteria and spores. In vitro testing on contaminated hard dry surfaces showed as much as 99% protection from pathogens such as MRSA, CRE, VRE and C. difficile when compared to unpackaged rolls of tape(1). Individual roll packaging helps minimize exposure of the tape to environmental contaminants from surfaces and hands. Practice good infection prevention technique per facility protocols and published guidelines, including environmental cleaning and proper hand hygiene before and after opening package.
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Apply tape to skin without pulling or stretching.Pulling or stretching during application may result in tension blisters as tape attempts to return to its original state.
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Apply firm pressure to activate the adhesive and fully contact skin.Acrylate adhesives are pressure sensitive.
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To remove, loosen the tape’s leading edge.Do not pull the tape perpendicular to the skin. For tape that is strongly adhered to the skin, consider using a medical grade adhesive remover to soften the adhesive along the peel line.
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Stabilize skin and remove the tape “low and slow”.Stabilize the skin with one finger at the peel line and continuously move it along the peel line (ideally in the direction of hair growth) to support the skin during removal.
Suggested applications
- Securing tubing and devices
- Anchoring bulky dressings
- Immobilizing fingers & toes
- Stabilizing finger splints
Specifications
References
1. 3M data on file. EM-05-241299. 2. 3M data on file. TECH REPORT-05-742819.
