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Clinical Condition:
Light weight tubing and devices which are less "critical" or pose less risk of impact to patient may be appropriate situations for secural with a gentler tape with strong adhesion. A gentle tape may also be appropriate when repeated taping is needed or on at-risk skin. Examples may include: lightweight splint, ostomy pouch, post op eye dressing, stabilizing lightweight, longer tubing.
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Suggested Product Solutions:
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Paper Tapes
3M™ Micropore™ Surgical Tape is the dependable choice for a gentle, general purpose paper tape. |
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Soft Cloth Tapes
3M™ Medipore™ Soft Cloth Surgical Tape is the soft, stretchy, conformable tape that is easy to use and easy on the skin. |
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Perforated Blend Tapes
3M™ Transpore™ White Dressing Tape is a gentle tape with strong adhesion and easy, bi-directional tear for dressing application. |
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Foam Tapes
3M™ Microfoam™ Surgical Tape is the conformable elastic foam tape that stretches for compression applications. |
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Perforated Plastic Tapes
3M™ Transpore™ Surgical Tape is the transparent, easy to tear, perforated plastic tape for securing dressings or devices. |
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Plastic Tapes
3M™ Blenderm™ Surgical Tape is the occlusive, transparent plastic tape that protects from external fluids and contaminants. |
Silk Tapes
3M™ Durapore™ Surgical Tape is the "silk-like" cloth tape with strong adhesion for securing dressings or devices. |
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Cloth Tapes
3M™ Cloth Adhesive Tape is a strong, easy-to-tear tape for securing medical devices and light immobilization support. |
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Film Dressings
3M™ Tegaderm™ Transparent Dressings are the clear choice for easy application and extended wear time. |
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Wrap
3M™ Coban™ Self-Adherent Wrap is a self-adherent elastic wrap that functions like a tape, but sticks only to itself. |
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3M™ Micropore™ Surgical Tape is the dependable choice for a gentle, general purpose paper tape.
- Gentle to skin, conformable
- Porous and highly breathable
- Holds well on damp skin
- Hypoallergenic and latex free
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3M™ Medipore™ Soft Cloth Surgical Tape is the soft, stretchy, conformable tape that is easy to use and easy on the skin.
- Easy-tear perforated rolls or convenient pre-cut sizes
- Gentle and breathable to maintain skin integrity
3M™ Medipore™ H Soft Cloth Surgical Tape is the soft, stretchy, conformable tape with increased gentleness and stronger adhesion for more challenging applications.
- Easy-tear perforated rolls with higher adhesion
- Gentler, more breathable than standard Medipore tape
Both Medipore and Medipore H tapes provide:
- Excellent cross and diagonal stretch
- No paper liner on tape rolls
- Hypoallergenic and latex free
- Water resistant
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3M™ Transpore™ White Dressing Tape is a gentle tape with strong adhesion and easy, bi-directional tear for dressing application.
- Good initial and long-term adhesion
- Holds well on damp or dry skin
- Breathable to maintain skin integrity
- Easy to handle with gloves
- Hypoallergenic and latex free
- Water resistant
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3M™ Microfoam™ Surgical Tape is the conformable elastic foam tape that stretches for compression applications or for securing dressings on challenging areas.
- Multi-directional stretch to accommodate swelling
- Gentle, secure adhesion for contoured sites
- Water resistant, conformable
- Hypoallergenic and latex free
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3M™ Transpore™ Surgical Tape is the transparent, easy to tear, perforated plastic tape for securing dressings or devices.
- Easy, straight, bi-directional tear
- Easy to handle with gloves
- Hypoallergenic and latex free
- Water resistant
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3M™ Blenderm™ Surgical Tape is the occlusive, transparent plastic tape that protects from external fluids and contaminants.
- Transparent, waterproof barrier
- Hypoallergenic and latex free
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3M™ Durapore™ Surgical Tape is the "silk-like" cloth tape with strong adhesion for securing dressings or devices.
- High strength, conformable
- Convenient bi-directional tear
- Hypoallergenic and latex free
- Water resistant
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3M™ Cloth Adhesive Tape is a strong, easy-to-tear tape for securing medical devices and light immobilization support.
- Strong backing with high initial adhesion
- Economical and easy to use
- Less residue and good restick
- Hypoallergenic and latex free
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3M™ Tegaderm™ Transparent Dressings are breathable dressings, impermeable to liquids, bacteria and viruses.†
- "Picture-frame" delivery — preferred by caregivers
- Secure adhesion, yet gentle to the skin
- Breathable, allows oxygen in and moisture vapor out
- Barrier to external contaminants
- Comprehensive clinical documentation
- Unique shapes and designs for special wound and I.V. application needs, such as I.J. catheter sites
Tegaderm™ HP dressing provides all the benefits of Tegaderm™ dressing, plus greater holding power in the presence of moderate amounts of moisture.
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3M™ Coban™ Self-Adherent Wrap is a self-adherent elastic wrap that functions like a tape, but sticks only to itself.
- Can be used to secure, protect, compress and support
- Sticks to itself without adhesive — needs no pins or clips
- Available sterile, non-sterile, latex-free and sterile latex-free
Caution: 3M™ Coban™ Self-Adherent Wrap Contains Natural Rubber Latex Which May Cause Allergic Reactions.
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