3M Surgical Tapes

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Overview of 3M Surgical Tapes TM

Ordering information
Product Code Dimensions Number/Box
3M Medipore
TM TM
3M Transpore
TM TM

3M Durapore
TM TM
3M Transpore
TM TM
3M Micropore
TM TM
3M Blenderm
TM TM
3M Microfoam
TM TM
3M Micropore Tape
TM TM
1530-0 1.25cm x 9.14m 24 rolls
Perforated White Surgical
Tape Tape Tape Tape Tape
Surgical Tape Tape (Also available in 5 metre length on Drug Tariff) 1530-1 2.5cm x 9.14m 12 rolls
Transparent Conformable tape 1530-2 5.0cm x 9.14m 6 rolls
Silk-like cloth Skin-friendly Elastic foam tape, Gentle and strong
plastic tape, Waterproof with ‘easy-tear’
tape, universal easy-to-tear stretchy general purpose 1530-3 7.5cm x 9.14m 4 rolls
easy-to-wear perforations
3M Transpore White Tape
TM TM
1534-0 1.25cm x 9.14m 24 rolls
Backing Viscose Ethylene vinyl Viscose non Polyester non Polyester rayon
Polythene film PVC 1534-1 2.5cm x 9.14m 12 rolls
material silk taffeta acetate woven woven blend
1534-2 5.0cm x 9.14m 6 rolls
Adhesive Polyacrylate Polyacrylate Polyacrylate Polyacrylate Polyacrylate Polyacrylate Polyacrylate 1534-3 7.5cm x 9.14m 4 rolls
3M Transpore Tape
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1527-0 1.25cm x 9.14m 24 rolls
Hypoallergenic ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 1527-1 2.5cm x 9.14m 12 rolls
1527-2 5.0cm x 9.14m 6 rolls
1527-3 7.5cm x 9.14m 4 rolls
Porous ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
3M Blenderm Tape
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1525-0 1.25cm x 4.6m 24 rolls
(Also available on Drug Tariff) 1525-1 2.5cm x 4.6m 12 rolls
Breathable ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 1525-2 5.0cm x 4.6m 6 rolls
3M Microfoam Tape
TM TM
1528-1 2.5cm x 5.0m 12 rolls
Strong backing ✓ 1528-2 5.0cm x 5.0m 6 rolls
1528-3 7.5cm x 5.0m 4 rolls
Easy to use
with gloves ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 1528-4 10.0cm x 5.0m 3 rolls
3M Medipore Perforated Surgical Tape
TM TM
2961 2.5cm x 9.14m 24 rolls
Easy to tear off ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 2962 5.0cm x 9.14m 12 rolls
2963 7.5cm x 9.14m 12 rolls

Bi-directional tear ✓ ✓ ✓ 2964 10.0cm x 9.14m 12 rolls

2966 15.0cm x 9.14m 12 rolls

Performance
Minimal adhesive
2968 20.0cm x 9.14m 6 rolls
residue upon ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
removal from skin 3M Durapore Tape
TM TM
1538-0 1.25cm x 9.14m 24 rolls
1538-1 2.5cm x 9.14m 12 rolls
Initial adhesion ✓ Excellent ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 1538-2 5.0cm x 9.14m 6 rolls

Can be written on ✓ ✓ ✓ 3M Medipore + Pad Dressing

TM TM
1538-3
3562
3566
7.5cm x 9.14m
5.0cm x 7.2cm
10.0cm x 10.0cm
4 rolls
50
25
versatility and choice
Transparent ✓ ✓ 3569 10.0cm x 15.0cm 25
3570 10.0cm x 20.0cm 25
3571 10.0cm x 25.0cm 25
Waterproof ✓
3573 10.0cm x 35.0cm 25

Comfortable ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Sticks well Note about disposal: These tapes and dressings can be disposed of in the same way as household waste.
to itself
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
3M Health Care Limited 3M Ireland
3M House 3M House
Soft ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Morley Street Adelphi Centre
Loughborough Dun Laoghaire
Leicestershire LE11 1EP Co. Dublin, Ireland
Occlusive ✓ Tel (01509) 611611
Fax (01509) 237288
Tel 01 280 3555
Fax 01 280 3509
3M, Micropore, Transpore, Blenderm, Microfoam, Medipore and Durapore are trademarks of 3M.
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3M Surgical Tapes
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Products Products
3MTM TransporeTM White Surgical Tape 3MTM DuraporeTM Surgical Tape
Providing the right surgical tape for every situation Multi-purpose tape with strong adhesion and easy, Applications The “silk like” cloth tape with strong adhesion Applications
bi-directional tear for dressing applications. • Securing dressings for securing dressings or devices. • Light strappings including
The skin is a delicate and sensitive organ. Patients with skin problems are especially at risk.
So even small things, such as making the right choice of surgical tape takes on greater importance. • Versatile, holding well on damp or dry skin saving • Taping fragile, at risk skin • High adhesive strength for challenging applications fingers and wrists
time and money spent on replacement taping • When repeated taping is • Strong woven backing to provide support and • Secural of tubes including
3M is the world’s largest manufacturer of surgical tapes. 3M products are the result of the most • Easy to handle with gloves reducing application time required protection I.V. and naso-gastric
up-to-date international research – they protect and care for the skin. • Water resistant, providing increased wear time • Anchoring tubing and devices • Can be written on
Our products are:
Safe as demonstrated by:
• Human Cumulative Irritation Patch Testing 3MTM MediporeTM Perforated Surgical Tape 3MTM MicrofoamTM Surgical Tape
• Human Repeat Insult Patch testing A soft, hypoallergenic conformable tape Applications The highly conformable elastic foam tape for Applications
with ‘easy tear’ perforations. • Securing over areas where compression applications, or securing dressings • Trimming casts
Effective as demonstrated by: on challenging areas.
• Gentle and breathable to maintain skin integrity skin may stretch (e.g. oedema, • Padding body prominences
• Extensive testing on human volunteers • Liner-free delivery allowing easy handling and distention, haematoma • Stretches in all directions to accommodate for under casts
• Product evaluations in clinical settings no curling or self adhesion. formation or movement) swelling • Retention of orthopaedic
• Excellent cross and diagonal stretch to allow • Securing dressings and • Conformable to body contours, dressings providing cushioning
for swelling ostomy pouches to fragile skin allowing secure adhesion as needed
• Easy tear perforations every 5cm saving time • Anchoring post surgical dressings • Waterproof reducing the need for replacement
and reducing wastage • Used as retentive sheeting over absorbent pads taping
3M Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
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All 3M surgical tapes have adhesives that are:

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Adhesion Curve
• Hypoallergenic
• Latex free 3MTM MicroporeTM Surgical Tape 3MTM BlendermTM Surgical Tape
The occlusive, transparent plastic tape that Applications
Adhesion to skin ➝

• Pressure sensitive (adhere with only finger breathable A hypoallergenic general purpose paper tape Applications
or hand pressure) protects wounds from fluids and contaminants. • Allergy patch testing
which is gentle on the skin. • Light dressing retention
• Designed to be as gentle as possible and • Transparent so that the site area can be • Enhancing penetration
• Porous and breathable making it gentle to skin • Securing light weight tubing
yet provide desired performance viewed of topical medications
• Conformable enabling good adhesion • Taping fragile, at risk skin
• Waterproof barrier, protecting wounds from
occlusive • Also available in skin tone • When repeated taping is
In general, tape adhesion builds over time, moisture, fluids and contaminants
necessary
with the fastest rate of increase during the
first 24 hours.
Time ➝ 3MTM MediporeTM + Pad Dressing
3MTM TransporeTM Surgical Tape
A multi-purpose, sterile adhesive wound dressing. Applications
The transparent, easy-to-tear, perforated plastic Applications
tape for securing dressings or devices. • Hypoallergenic and latex free • Surgical wounds
• Use where fluids are present
• Porous and breathable maintaining skin integrity • Lacerations, abrasions and
• Easy, straight, bi-directional tear allowing clinicians • Light dressing retention
• Non-woven flexible backing making it highly small burns
to tailor the tape for various applications • Secural of tubes including
conformable • Light to moderate draining
• Good adhesion to skin and tubing allowing for I.V. tubing and naso-gastric
• Rounded corners, reducing wrinkles and edge roll wounds
a variety of taping applications • Use on face
• Full range of sizes to suit a variety of applications • As a device for tubing and other
• Water resistant, minimising the need for
medical devices
replacement taping
• Phlebotomy sites
• Easy to handle with gloves ensuring quick and
easy application
* No dry rubber or natural rubber latex is used in the manufacture of these products.