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:
Mepitac Silicone Tape Uses:
- Used in neonatal hospital unit as it is an ideal tape solution for patients with fragile and sensitive skin
- For fixation of medical devices such as drains, tubes, probes, IV cannulae, electrodes and dressings
- Can also be found in the dialysis center because it can be lifted and re-applied making it an ideal tape for areas that need to be inspected and repositioned
- Offers gentle skin protection when used under tubes or other medical devices
Benefits of 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
Indications for Use:
- 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
Safetac Technology:
Safetac is a patented soft silicone adhesive technology. Mepitac 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.
How To Use Mepitac Silicone Tape?
Mepitac Silicone Tape Instructions
- Ensure skin is clean and dry and free from any topical preparations.
- Cut a piece of required length from the Mepitac Silicone Tape roll.
- Remove the protective release film before the fabric is gently pressed into position.
- Apply Mepitac without stretching.
- If inspection or repositioning is required, lift and reapply Mepitac.
- Mepitac can hold medical devices in close proximity to the skin by taping it down onto the body surface.
- Alternatively, the device can be encircled with a piece of Mepitac, the ends of which are then attached to the skin.
Frequency of Change:
- Mepitac Soft Silicone Tape can often be left in place for several days
- Remove and reapply Mepitac as necessary, when inspection or repositioning is needed
Precautions:
- The adhesion of Mepitac Tape may decrease when used in a humid condition such as incubators
- Adhesion may also decrease when used on patients who have fever or perspire a lot
- Mepitac Silicone Tape is not intended for fixation of life supporting devices
- Not for use on arterial catheters or cannulae
