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- Weight: 3.5 lb
- Designed for critical tube securement
- Works in challenging situations such as wet or diaphoretic skin
- Removable grid liner for easy shape customization
- Reliable, long-term adhesion
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MFR:
3M
Ships from MFI Medical
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MPN: 3730-0
- Phone: (800) 228-3957
Frequently asked questions
Is this tape gentle and safe for sensitive skin?
Yes, the 3M Multipore Dry Surgical Tape is specifically designed with patient comfort and skin compatibility in mind, making it suitable for sensitive skin.
Key features ensuring gentleness and safety include:
- Hypoallergenic Formulation: The tape is hypoallergenic, which helps to minimize the risk of skin irritation and adverse reactions.
- Latex-Free: It is not made from natural rubber latex, making it safe for use on patients with known latex sensitivities.
- Conformable Soft Backing: The soft backing material easily conforms to the body’s contours, ensuring comfortable wear and reducing tension on the skin.
Is the adhesion strong in moist environments?
Yes, this tape is specifically engineered for superior performance and reliable, long-term securement in challenging clinical settings.
It features an exceptional adhesion profile that:
- Provides high adhesion necessary for critical applications like tube fixation.
- Maintains its strength even on moist or diaphoretic (sweaty) skin.
This robust design ensures tubes and dressings remain securely in place, minimizing the risk of slippage.
Are multiple widths available for this surgical tape?
Yes, the 3M Multipore Dry Surgical Tape is available in three versatile widths to accommodate various securement needs:
- 0.5 inches
- 1 inch
- 2 inches
All rolls consistently feature a length of 5.5 yards (5 meters). For optimal application flexibility, the tape also includes a removable grid liner which simplifies the customization of the tape’s shape and size before use.
Is this surgical tape easy to customize?
Yes, the 3M Multipore Dry Surgical Tape is specifically designed for easy and precise customization, which helps ensure a conforming fit and reliable securement.
This customization is enabled by the removable grid liner included with the tape, which provides several benefits:
- Precise Measurement: The grid pattern allows users to accurately measure the required size before cutting.
- Easy Shaping: It simplifies the process of cutting and shaping the tape to fit complex anatomical contours or specific application needs.
- Optimal Securement: By allowing for tailoring, it helps ensure optimal and long-term adhesion for securing critical tubes and medical devices.
Is the surgical tape hypoallergenic?
Yes, the 3M Multipore Dry Surgical Tape is specifically designed to be hypoallergenic.
It is formulated without natural rubber latex, making it suitable for patients with sensitivities and helping to minimize the risk of skin reactions during securement applications.
What is the standard roll length?
Each roll of 3M Multipore Dry Surgical Tape has a reliable, standard length of 5.5 yards (5 meters). This generous sizing ensures dependable, long-term securement for critical medical applications.
Does the tape adhere well to moist skin?
Yes, the 3M Multipore Dry Surgical Tape is specifically engineered for high adhesion in challenging, moist environments.
It provides reliable, long-term securement even when applied to wet or diaphoretic (sweaty) skin surfaces, where standard tapes often fail. This makes it crucial for securing critical medical tubes and devices.
For added patient safety, the tape is also:
- Hypoallergenic: Formulated to minimize the risk of skin irritation.
- Latex-Free: Not made from natural rubber latex.
What sizes and packages are available?
The 3M Multipore Dry Surgical Tape is offered in multiple widths and package quantities, ensuring flexibility for various critical tube securement needs. Each roll provides 5.5 yards (5 meters) of high-adhesion, hypoallergenic tape.
Available widths and corresponding package options include:
- 0.5” (1.25 cm) width: Available in a Box of 12 rolls or a Case of 48 rolls.
- 1” (2.5 cm) width: Available in a Box of 24 rolls.
- 2” (5 cm) width: Available in a Case of 48 rolls.
Does the soft backing ensure a comfortable fit?
Yes, the 3M Multipore Dry Surgical Tape features a specialized soft backing designed for superior patient comfort and reliable securement. This construction offers several key benefits:
- It conforms easily to the contours of the patient’s skin, ensuring an optimal and comfortable fit.
- It is engineered to support long-term, reliable securement, working in conjunction with the tape’s high adhesion profile.
- The conforming material helps maintain strong adherence, especially on skin that is moist or diaphoretic (sweaty).
Is this tape reliable for critical tube securement?
Yes, the 3M Multipore Dry Surgical Tape is specifically designed for reliable, long-term securement of critical medical tubes and devices. Its superior performance is driven by its:
- High Adhesion: The tape is engineered to maintain a strong, consistent hold even when applied to wet or diaphoretic (sweaty) skin, making it highly reliable in moist environments.
- Comfortable Conformability: It features a soft backing that readily conforms to the patient’s skin contours, supporting securement throughout extended wear periods.