Mepitac Soft Silicone Dressing Tape

Mepitac Soft Silicone Dressing Tape

Product Code:
MEPT2983
£10.69
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£12.83
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Description
Mepitac is highly conformable and easy to apply and remove. The Safetac layer assures secure fixation and gentle removal from skin and bodily hair. If inspection or repositioning is necessary, Mepitac can be lifted and re-applied.
 
Mepitac is an ideal fixation solution for patients with fragile and sensitive skin. Mepitac is suitable for patients requiring repeated application and removal of tape over the same area e.g. neonates and dialysis patients.
 
Benefits of Mepitac
 
  • Minimises pain and trauma at dressing changes
  • Conforms well to body contours
  • Leaves no residues
  • Water proof
  • Breathable
Areas of use
 
 
Mepitac is designed for fixation of medical devices such as drains, tubes, probes, electrodes, IV cannulae and dressings. In addition, Mepitac offers gentle skin protection when used under devices e.g. tubes.
 
How to use
 
Product description
 
Mepitac is a soft silicone tape. It consists of:
  • A soft silicone contact layer (Safetac )
  • A knitted fabric
  • A breathable polyurethane film
Safetac Technology
 
Safetac is a patented soft silicone adhesive technology. Dressings with Safetac technology are atraumatic upon removal. These dressings minimise trauma to the wound and the surrounding skin, which minimises pain to the patient. The risk of maceration is minimised by sealing the wound margins.
 
Mode of action
 
Mepitac is highly conformable and easy to apply and remove. The Safetac layer assures secure fixation and atraumatic removal from skin and bodily hair. If inspection or repositioning is necessary, Mepitac can be lifted and re-applied. Mepitac leaves no residues.
 
Mepitac is an ideal fixation solution for patients with fragile and sensitive skin.
 
Mepitac is suitable for patients requiring repeated application and removal of tape over the same area e.g. neonates and dialysis patients.
 
Mepitac is water resistant.
 
Intended use
 
Mepitac is designed for fixation of medical devices such as drains, tubes, probes, electrodes, IV cannulae and dressings. In addition, Mepitac offers gentle skin protection when used under devices e.g. tubes.
 
Instructions for use
1. Make sure the skin is clean and dry and free from any ointment etc.
2. Cut off the desired length of tape using scissors.
3. Remove the protective release film and apply Mepitac without stretching.
4. If inspection or repositioning is necessary, Mepitac can be lifted and re-applied.
 
 
Precautions
 
The adhesion of Mepitac may decrease when used in humid condition such as incubators or on patients who have a fever or perspire a lot.
Mepitac is not suitable for fixation of arterial catheters and arterial cannulae.
 
Application
 
Make sure the skin is clean and dry and free from any ointment etc. Cut off the desired length of tape using scissors.
 
Remove the protective release film.
 
Apply Mepitac without stretching. If inspection or repositioning is necessary, Mepitac can be lifted and re- applied.
 
FAQ
 
How can Mepitac be lifted and adjusted without loss of adherent properties?
 
Mepitac features Safetac technology. Safetac is a patented soft silicone adhesive technology. The soft silicone moves into the uneven area of the skin and adheres over a large area on the skin. On removal, no stripping of epidermal cells occurs. The soft silicone layer is therefore intact and still adherent. This in contrast to dressings with traditional adhesives ť where epidermal cells are being stripped of on removal blocks the adhesiveness.
 
Are there any sensitising compounds in Mepitac?
 
Silicone is chemically inert and adverse effects are very rare.
 
 
How should Mepitac be stored?
 
According to normal storage routines. Mepitac can withstand normal variations in storage conditions (temperature, humidity, exposure to light).
 
What happens if Mepitac is stored in direct sunlight?
 
It becomes slightly discoloured after a while. The discoloration will not affect the product properties.
 
Does Mepitac influence the skin pH?
 
Mepitac is neutral and is assumed not to change the pH of the skin.
 
Can Mepitac be sterilised by steam?
 
No.
 
Why may the adhesion of Mepitac decrease when used in humid conditions such as incubators or on patients who have a fever or perspire a lot?
 
This is not specific for Mepitac; other tapes may also get a decreased adhesion in these conditions. The adhesion may vary depending on skin type.
 
Is Mepitac a silicone gel product?
 
Yes, Mepitac is a tape with Safetac technology. Safetac is a soft silicone adhesive technology and soft silicone equals silicone gel.
 
Can I keep Mepitac on 24 hours?
 
As long as the tape stays in place by itself and fixates whatever it is fixating it can remain in place (in most cases more than 24 hours).
 
What are the healing capabilities of Mepitac?
 
Since silicone is inert, it does not interact chemically with the wound or have any effect upon the cells responsible for the healing process. Furthermore, because soft silicone dressings are easily removed, they do not traumatise the wound or the surrounding skin and therefore do not interfere with wound healing.
 
Could you also explain how the gel gets dispersed onto a scar?
 
The Safetac soft silicone layer does not penetrate the skin or the scar. It flows over the uneven surface to create a large effective contact area over the surface, the skin and/or the scar. On the skin and over the scar for fixation and to create an environment that has empirically shown to be effective for scar management.
 
Can I wash the tape and re-use it?
 
As long as Mepitac maintains its adhesive properties it can be re-used.
 
Can Mepitac be used to fixate endotrachial tubes?
 
Mepitac is not indicated for life supporting devices. (However, if used together with a complementary fixation device it may be used)
 
Can Mepitac be used for infants who are in an incubator?
 
Yes. However there have been a few cases when Mepitac has lost some of its tackiness due to the high humidity in the incubator.
 
What do you mean by ’should not be used to fixate life support devices?
 
The tackiness is not as aggressive as on the adhesives used for fixation of life supporting devices. There is always a small risk of the patients MVTR causing Mepitac to loose its grip.
 
 
Can Mepitac be used over an IV site or subclavian line?
 
Recommended: IV site – yes, subclavian line – no.
 
Is Mepitac showerproof?
 
Yes.
 
Why does the adhesion work better for some patients than others?
 
 
The patients own MVTR varies.
 
Can Mepitac be re-used/re-applied?
 
Yes.
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Reviews

  • 5
    Mepitac

    Posted by Unknown on 28th Jul 2021

    Lovely tape, easy to use. Excellent delivery time.

  • 5
    Mepitac

    Posted by Unknown on 14th Aug 2019

    Great tape for putting over my tummy tuck scar.

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