Description

Mepitac Silicone Fixation Tape, crafted by Molnlycke, offers a gentle and secure solution for affixing medical devices to the skin. Designed with patients with fragile or sensitive skin in mind, it excels in securing items such as drains, tubes, probes, electrodes, IV cannulae, and dressings. Additionally, it serves as a protective barrier against friction, pressure, or moisture, making it ideal for use under personal protective equipment.

Key Features

• Safetac® Technology: Utilizes soft silicone adhesive technology to ensure gentle adhesion, minimizing pain and trauma during application and removal. This prevents skin damage, irritation, and epidermal stripping, leaving no residue behind.
• Conformability: Highly flexible, allowing it to conform to body contours. It can be cut to the desired length and applied without stretching, maintaining its adhesive properties even when repositioned.
• Breathable and Waterproof: Features a polyurethane film backing that is impermeable to liquids and micro-organisms, while remaining breathable.
• Non-Allergenic: Skin-friendly and suitable for a wide range of patients, including neonates, infants, the elderly, dialysis patients, post-surgical patients, and those with allergies to traditional adhesives.

Material Composition

• Fabric: Made from knitted or non-woven fabric.
• Adhesive: Soft silicone adhesive using Safetac® technology.
• Film: Semipermeable polyurethane film on the outer surface.

Application Guidelines

• Ease of Use: Can be easily cut to the required length and applied without stretching.
• Repositionable: Allows for adjustment without losing adhesive strength, suitable for repeated applications.
• Hygiene Recommendations: Advises hand hygiene before use and, if applied on the face, the use of a no-sting barrier.

Limitations

• Not suitable for the fixation of arterial catheters, arterial cannulae, or life-supporting devices.

Available Sizes

• 2 cm x 3 m
• 4 cm x 1.5 m

Mepitac Silicone Fixation Tape is a versatile, reusable, and cost-effective solution, retaining its adhesive properties after removal. Its low-profile design ensures comfort, making it an essential tool in medical settings where skin protection and device fixation are paramount.