3M Microfoam Surgical Tape

Answer: Most common 3M Microfoam Surgical Tape applications are for compression dressings (post hip surgery, after femoral sheath removal), dressings over joints (shoulders, knees), occlusive dressings (around chest tubes or to secure dressing after chest tube removal).

Answer: We tend to hold the 3M Microfoam Surgical Tape tape tightly, especially when tearing it off the roll and when gauging where we plan to put the tape. Because the tapes have pressure sensitive adhesives, when we hold them tightly, they stick even more to the gloves. Since the adhesives were designed to easily detach from gloves, try holding the tape a little less tightly, and it will usually “let go”.

Answer: Place the first section of 3M Microfoam Surgical Tape without tension onto the skin on one side of the dressing, gently pressing downward.
With one hand, secure the tape on one edge of the dressing while slightly stretching the next section of the tape over the dressing.
Secure the tape on the opposite side of the dressing.
Press the remaining tape onto the skin without tension.
Compression should come from the multiple layers of dressing material, not from excessive tension in the tape.
Skin distention under the tape may result in blistering and should be relieved as soon as possible.

Answer: In general, we do not expect changes in performance shortly after the expiration date, but 3M ensures performance within that time frame.