Mepitac Silicone Tape 4cm x 1.5M (Each)

Description

Molnlycke Mepitac Soft Silicone Tape is a secure and gentle fixation tape with Safetac technology. It proves to be an ideal solution for patients with fragile and sensitive skin. The unique Safetac adhesive interface assures that Mepitac Silicone Tape can be changed without pain or damage to the skin.

Why choose Mepitac Tape?

• High conformability
• Easy application and removal
• Leaves no residue upon removal
• Moisture proof
• Easy to cut

Molnlycke Mepitac Soft Silicone Tape Features

Molnlycke Mepitac Tape is made of a soft silicone contact layer, a breathable polyurethane film and knitted fabric. Silicone being inert, does not interact chemically with the wound. It does not cause any effect upon the cells responsible for the healing process.

• Safetac technology layer:
  • Reduces pain and trauma upon removal
  • Leaves no residue upon removal
• Polyurethane backing film:
  • Impermeable to liquids and microorganisms
  • Breathable
  • Moisture proof
• Knitted fabric:
  • Conformable
  • Easy to cut

Benefits of using Mepitac Tape

• Minimizes pain and skin damage during dressing changes
• Soft and comfortable
• Can be used for several days
• Easily repositions
• Well suited for use under compression bandage
• Leaves no residue on the skin at removal
• Lower risks of skin irritation and allergy
• Soft silicone layer does not penetrate the skin or scar
• Flows over the uneven surface to create a large effective contact area over the surface, skin or scar
• Mepitac Soft Silicone Tape conforms well to body contours
• Waterproof tape

When to use Mepitac Silicone Tape?

• Ideal for allergies, sensitive or fragile skin and skin conditions like eczema dermatitis
• Suitable for repeated application and removal of tape over the same area
• For neonates, wound, ostomy and dialysis applications
• For fixation of medical devices such as wound dressings, probes, tubes, and drains
• Offers gentle skin protection when used under devices such as nasal cannulae

Mepitac Safetac Technology

Safetac is a patented soft silicone adhesive technology. Mepitac medical tape with Safetac is atraumatic both during use and upon removal. It provides a major development in minimizing patient pain and trauma to the skin. The soft silicone layer provides secure fixation but does not cause epidermal stripping or pain on removal.