What is 3M Microfoam tape used for?

The most common Microfoam 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).

What is medical foam tape used for?

Care providers use medical foam tape to seal sanitized devices, cushion patients and devices during treatment, and manage fluids for long-term-wear wound dressings. The versatility of foam tapes when used in medical applications is driving a dramatic increase in their manufacture.

Is Microfoam tape waterproof?

This tape does not contain rubber latex or dry natural rubber. It is water-resistant, hypoallergenic and highly conformable. It consists of closed cell foam and gives all-direction stretch.

What is Microfoam tape made of?

Microfoam tape consists of closed-cell foam. This tape gives all-direction stretch. It is water-resistant and highly conformable. Microfoam tape is excellent for securing dressings and compression applications in challenging areas.

Does 3M tape have latex?

3M Microfoam tape is free of natural rubber latex or dry natural rubber as components in the product or packaging.

How do you apply surgical tape?

For further wound dressing, please apply Micropore tape (medical adhesive paper tape) to the wound, completely covering the suture line. The tape should be applied parallel to the wound. Occasionally, the micropore tape is strongly adhesive and does not easily come off, even when wet.

What is medical foam?

Medical Foam The term “medical foam” refers to medical grade foam. Medical foam is generally sterile, stain resistant, fungal resistant and durable. Its other qualities are determined by its application.

How long does Micropore tape stay on?

Following your breast surgery it is important to continue to keep the micropore tape over your scars for up to 6 weeks. The pressure of the micropore tape over your scars helps to reduce tension on the healing wound which helps reduce the risk of developing problematic scarring and improves surgical scars healing.

How often should I change my Micropore tape?

We recommend removing the tape prior to showering and replacing it after the wound has been dried thoroughly. For maximum benefit, micropore tape should ideally be worn 24 hours a day for several weeks.

What is medical grade orthopedic foam?

Answer This Question. Othopedic foam is not the same as memory foam and they are not interchangeable terms. This orthopedic foam is a medical-grade, egg-crate foam. The egg-crate style foam provides massaging foam fingers and airflow for a more restorative sleep.

How big is a 3M Micropore surgical tape?

3M™ Micropore™ Surgical Tape Attribute Name Value Overall Length (Metric) 1.37 m, 9.1 m, 9.14 m Overall Width (Imperial) 0.5 in, 1 in, 2 in, 3 in Overall Width (Metric) 1.25 cm, 1.27 cm, 2.54 cm, 5.08 cm, 7.6 Product Color Nude, White

What makes 3M VHB tape so strong and durable?

3M™ VHB™ Tape demonstrates high strength and long-lasting bonds. It is composed of a special acrylic foam that provides viscoelasticity and greater cohesive strength for demanding applications. Thin bonding enables the attachment of different substrates or composites using a strong but very thin tape to keep the overall profile as thin as possible.

Which is better double sided tape or foam tape?

All double sided tapes provide the benefits above, but to help you narrow your selection they can be broken into broad categories: foam tapes such as 3M™ VHB™ Tape and tapes for thin bonding. Follow the links below to learn more about each. 3M™ VHB™ Tape demonstrates high strength and long-lasting bonds.

What kind of adhesive does 3M use?

When you need a durable solution that can attach, seal and reduce noise, even with hard-to-bond textures, look to 3M™ Acrylic Adhesive 300MP.