3M™ Surgical Tapes & Dressings 3M™ Surgical Tapes & Dressings

Cover, care and protect

Ordering Information
Product Ref no. Dimensions No. per box Product Ref no. Dimensions No. per box

3M Cloth Adhesive 2950-0 1,25 cm x 9,14 m 24 rolls 3M Medipore™ H 2861 2,5 cm x 9,14 m 24 rolls
Tape 2950-1 2,5 cm x 9,14 m 12 rolls Perforated Tape 2862 5,8 cm x 9,14 m 12 rolls
2950-2 5,0 cm x 9,14 m 6 rolls 2863 7,5 cm x 9,14 m 12 rolls
2950-3 7,5 cm x 9,14 m 4 rolls 2864 10,0 cm x 9,14 m 12 rolls
Also available in 5 metre length 2866 15,0 cm x 9,14 m 12 rolls
2952M 3,8 cm x 10 m 12 rolls 2868 20,0 cm x 9,14 m 6 rolls
With Spool 2951S-0 1,25 cm x 5m 32 rolls
2951S-1 2,0 cm x 5m 28 rolls 3M Medipore™ 2991-1 5 cm x 10 m 1 roll
2951S-2 5,0 cm x 5m 12 rolls Tape with liner 2991-2 10 cm x 10 m 1 roll
2991-3 15 cm x 10 m 1 roll
3M Durapore™ 1538-0 1,25 cm x 9,14 m 24 rolls 2991-4 20 cm x 20 m 1 roll
Tape 1538-1 2,5 cm x 9,14 m 12 rolls 2991-5 30 cm x 10 m 1 roll
1538-2 5,0 cm x 9,14 m 6 rolls 2991-6 2,5 cm x 10 m 1 roll
1538-3 7,5 cm x 9,14 m 4 rolls
3M Medipore™ 3562 5 cm x 7,2 cm 50 dressings
3M Transpore™ 1534-0 1,25 cm x 9,14 m 24 rolls + Pad Dressing 3564 6 cm x 10 cm 50 dressings
White Tape 1534-1 2,5 cm x 9,14 m 12 rolls 3566 10 cm x 10 cm 25 dressings
1534-2 5,0 cm x 9,14 m 6 rolls 3569 10 cm x 15 cm 25 dressings
1534-3 7,5 cm x 9,14 m 4 rolls 3570 10 cm x 20 cm 25 dressings
3571 10 cm x 25 cm 25 dressings
3M Transpore™ 1527-0 1,25 cm x 9,14 m 24 rolls 3573 10 cm x 35 cm 25 dressings
Tape 1527-1 2,5 cm x 9,14 m 12 rolls
1527-2 5,0 cm x 9,14 m 6 rolls 3M Tegaderm™ 3582 5 cm x 7,2 cm 50 dressings
1527-3 7,5 cm x 9,14 m 4 rolls + Pad Dressing with 3584 6 cm x 10 cm 50 dressings
Also available in 5 metre length absorbent pad 3586 9 cm x 10 cm 25 dressings
3587 9 cm x 10,5 cm 25 dressings
3M Micropore™ 1530-0 1,25 cm x 9,14 m 24 rolls 3589 9 cm x 15 cm 25 dressings
Tape 1530-1 2,5 cm x 9,14 m 12 rolls 3590 9 cm x 20 cm 25 dressings
1530-2 5,0 cm x 9,14 m 6 rolls 3591 9 cm x 25 cm 25 dressings
1530-3 7,5 cm x 9,14 m 4 rolls 3593 9 cm x 35 cm 25 dressings
Also available in 5 metre length Pharmacy packs 3582P 5 cm x 7,2 cm 5 dressings
With dispenser 1535-0 1,25 cm x 9,14 m 24 rolls 3586P 10 cm x 10 cm 5 dressings
1535-1 2,5 cm x 9,14 m 12 rolls 3589P 10 cm x 15 cm 5 dressings
1535-2 5,0 cm x 9,14 m 6 rolls
1535-3 7,5 cm x 9,14 m 4 rolls 3M Tegagen™ 90110 5 cm x 5 cm 10 dressings
Tan 1533-0 1,25 cm x 9,14 m 24 rolls Alginate Dressing 90112 10 cm x 10 cm 10 dressings
1533-1 2,5 cm x 9,14 m 12 rolls 90114 10 cm x 20 cm 5 dressings
1533-2 5,0 cm x 9,14 m 6 rolls 90120 30,4 cm x 2 cm 5 dressings

3M Blenderm™ 1525-0 1,25 cm x 4,6 m 24 rolls 3M Tegaderm™ 1622W 4,4 cm x 4,4 cm 100 dressings
Tape 1525-1 2,5 cm x 4,6 m 12 rolls Transparent Dressing 1624W 6 cm x 7 cm 100 dressings
1525-2 5,0 cm x 4,6 m 6 rolls 1626W 10 cm x 12 cm 50 dressings
1627 10 cm x 25 cm 20 dressings
3M Microfoam™ 1528-1 2,5 cm x 5,0 m 12 rolls 1628 15 cm x 20 cm 10 dressings
Tape 1528-2 5,0 cm x 5,0 m 6 rolls 1629 20 cm x 30 cm 10 dressings
1528-3 7,5 cm x 5,0 m 4 rolls
1528-4 10,0 cm x 5,0 m 3 rolls

Note about disposal

These tapes and dressings can be disposed of in the same way as household waste.

The skin is a complex and vital organ, which must be kept healthy; not only free
from disease or injury, but also in a state of optimal well-being. 3M Skin Health is
the specific area of 3M Health Care focused on both chronic and acute care.
3M Skin Health is committed to maintaining healthy skin, preventing the risk of skin
disease and treating skin disease.

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3M™ Surgical Tapes & Dressings
Cover, care and protect

... provide the right surgical tape The skin is a delicate and sensitive organ. Successful Tape Application
and adhesive dressing for Patients with skin problems are especially at risk.
So even small things – such as take right choice of
every situation. surgical tapes and dressings – quickly take on
greater importance.

3M is the world's largest manufacturer of surgical tapes

and transparent dressings. 3M products are the result of
the most up-to-date international research – they protect
and care for the skin.

• Porous and breathable backing materials ensure the

skin can breathe normally. Apply the tape evenly by positioning and Optimise adhesion by firmly rubbing or
pressing down from the centre towards the pressing the tape backing. This will ensure
• All 3M surgical tapes and dressings are latex free. edges. the tape stays in place.
• All 3M surgical tapes and dressings are pressure
sensitive.
• Skin-friendly hypoallergenic polyacrylate adhesive
reduces skin irritation.
• Selective adhesive application enables optimal
moisture exchange while providing excellent
adhesion.

Overview of Average Adhesion of 3M Surgical Tapes & Dressings

Never apply the tape under tension.
This may induce skin trauma in the form
of blistering or skin tearing.
Durapore
Medipore

Transpore White Successful Removal

Cloth Adhesive
Tape

Medipore+Pad
Microfoam
Micropore

Transpore

Blenderm

When removing, loosen ends and remove Keep the tape close to the skin surface as
in the direction of hair growth. you slowly pull it back and support the
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skin throughout removal.
0 hours 6 hours 12 hours 24 hours 36 hours 48 hours
Good Taping: Choosing the Right Tape or Dressing
Applications 3M products recommended Applications 3M products recommended

General secural when stretch is not needed When tape width must be customized

3M Transpore White Tape, 3M Transpore Tape

• Securing tubing (i.e. endotracheal and nasogastric 3M Cloth Adhesive Tape, 3M Durapore™ Tape,
tubes, chest tubes, I.V.) 3M Transpore™ Tape, 3M Transpore™ White Tape

• Securing catheters e.g. urinary, newly inserted 3M Transpore Tape, 3M Medipore™ + Pad,
central I.V. catheters 3M Tegaderm™ + Pad When you need a waterproof tape or dressing

• Securing other devices e.g. colostomy bags 3M Durapore Tape, 3M Micropore™ Tape,
3M Medipore™ H Tape, 3M Medipore™ Tape • Protecting dressings from external moisture, fluids or 3M Blenderm™ Tape
contaminants
• Adhering and covering simple dressings 3M Cloth Adhesive Tape, 3M Micropore Tape, • Treating dermatological disorders
3M Transpore White Tape, 3M Transpore Tape • Adjunct to the treatment of dermatological conditions
• Occlusive test patches
• Anchoring bulky dressings e.g. eye dressings 3M Transpore Tape, 3M Durapore Tape
• Protecting newly inserted central I.V. catheter sites 3M Tegaderm + Pad

Immobilization
When you need a tape that stretches
(e.g. anticipate edema, distention, hematoma formation or movement)
• Taping bandages (strapping) 3M Cloth Adhesive Tape
• Adhering and covering post-surgical dressings: 3M Medipore H Tape, 3M Microfoam™ Tape
• Immobilizing fingers and toes 3M Cloth Adhesive Tape, 3M Durapore Tape, abdominal, cardio-thoracic and orthopaedic, OB/GYN
3M Transpore White • For compression over cardiovascular/angio sites,
breast surgery and other surgical sites
• Splints fixation 3M Cloth Adhesive Tape, 3M Durapore Tape

When you need an absorbent dressing

High Risk or Delicate Skin 3M Micropore and 3M Transpore White • Primary or secondary dressing over light to moderately 3M Medipore + Pad, 3M Tegaderm + Pad
draining wounds including: surgical wounds,
traumatic wounds such as cuts, burns, abrasions
• Taping applications on fragile skin including facial 3M Micropore, 3M Transpore White
dressings, repeated taping applications, eye covers/ • Secondary dressing over hydrogels, alginates and 3M Tegaderm + Pad
dressings gauze

• When repeated taping is needed where preserving 3M Medipore H Tape, 3M Medipore Tape with liner • Primary dressing over high exuding wounds including: 3M Tegagen™ Alginate Dressing combined with
"at-risk"skin is critical i.e. chronic wound dressings total hip implant surgery wound (based on clinical 3M Tegaderm™ Dressing
evidence*), thoracic wounds
• Reduction of skin blistering in cases of total hip
• The more critical for tubing/dressing, the higher the adhesion required implant surgery
• Strength of adhesion and backing may be more important than gentleness • Prolonged wear time (up to 12 days*)
• Gentle tapes with higher adhesion may be used without increasing the risk of skin trauma *study performed on 299 patients in Norway
if properly applied and removed
• Some tapes are less gentle (e.g. Durapore tape and Cloth Adhesive tape) but are used for
high initial adhesion, high long-term adhesion, high strength of backing.
Overview
3M Surgical Tapes and Dressings

Cloth Adhesive Durapore Tape Transpore White Transpore Tape Micropore Tape Blenderm Tape Microfoam Tape Medipore H Tape Medipore Tape Medipore + Pad Tegaderm + Pad Tegaderm Tegagen
Tape Tape Perforated on liner Dressing Dressing Dressing Alginate Dressing

Hypoallergenic, Silk-like cloth Gentle tape with Transparent Skin-friendly Waterproof Elastic foam tape, Conformable tape Conformable Quickly and easily Shower- proof Transparent Highly absorbent
strong adhesion tape, universal strong adhesion, plastic tape, stretchy with "easy-tear” tape with liner applied dressing wound dressing dressing
easy-to-tear easy-to-tear perforations

Backing material Cotton cloth Viscose Nonwoven Ethylene Viscose, Polyethylene film Polyvinyl chloride Polyester Polyester Polyester Polyurethane Polyurethane film high molecular weight
Silk taffeta vinyl acetate nonwoven foam, nonwoven nonwoven nonwoven nonwoven viscose hydrophilic polymer which
is extracted from sea weed.

Adhesive Acrylate Adhesive Polyacrylate Polyacrylate Polyacrylate Polyacrylate Polyacrylate Polyacrylate Polyacrylate Polyacrylate Polyacrylate Polyacrylate Polyacrylate _
Zinkoxyde

Hypoallergenic X X X X X X X X X X X X

Porous X X X X X X

Breathable X X X X X X X X X X X X

Strong backing X X

Easy to use X
with gloves

Easy to tear off X X X X X

Bi-directional tear X X

Minimal adhesive X X X X X X
residue upon
removal from skin

Initial adhesion High on damp Holds well on Excellent

and dry skin damp and dry skin

Can be written on X

Transparent X X X X

Waterproof X X X X

Conformable X X X X X X X X X

Sticks well to itself X

Soft X X X X

Occlusive X

Perforated X

Liner X

Sterile X X X X

Absorbent pad X X

"Frame-delivery” X X
system

Low adherent X X

Bacterial and X X
viral barrier