Benefits
Combines security with comfort
Highly conformable
Provides reliable fixation for catheters and drainage tubes
Allows joints to be dressed without constraining movement
Indications
Retention of post-operative wound dressings
Retaining gauze and absorbent pads
To secure catheters and drainage tubes
3M™ Medipore™ H Soft Cloth Surgical Tape is part of the Flexible Tape Category offering multi-directional stretch to accommodate swelling, distention and movement, and helps minimize the risk for skin injury
Water resistant
Mepitac is a highly conformable fabric-backed tape that is easy to apply and remove. The Safetac layer assures secure fixation and gentle removal from skin and body hair. If inspection or repositioning is necessary, Mepitac can be lifted and re-applied.
Mepitac is an ideal fixation solution for patients with fragile and sensitive skin. Mepitac is suitable for patients requiring repeated application and removal of tape over the same area, such as neonates and dialysis patients.
Benefits of Mepitac
minimizes pain and trauma at dressing changes
conforms well to body contours
leaves no residues
moisture proof
breathable
Areas of use
Mepitac is designed for fixation of medical devices such as drains, tubes, probes, electrodes, IV cannula and dressings. In addition, Mepitac offers gentle skin protection when used under devices such as tubes.
