Fixation tape
Mepitac®
A silicone tape for securing dressings and medical devices.
Mepitac
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Mepitac® is a soft silicone tape designed for gentle fixation of medical devices such as drains, tubes, probes, electrodes, IV cannulae and dressings. It can also be used as an alternative to traditional adhesive tapes for individuals with sensitivities to standard adhesives.
Key Benefits
- Skin-friendly and atraumatic to remove
- Can be lifted and reapplied
- Soft, conformable, and breathable
- Ideal for patients with fragile or sensitive skin
- Showerproof and can be worn for several days
Clinically designed for securing tubes, devices, and dressings on fragile skin and can also be used to prevent skin damage from medical device-related pressure (NB. Mepitac is not intended for fixation of life-saving and life sustaining devices.)
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When to use Mepitac
Mepitac is designed to fix medical devices such as drains, tubes, probes, electrodes, IV cannulae and dressings gently to the skin. It’s suitable for patients with fragile or sensitive skin – or when the fixation tape has to be applied and removed frequently, e.g. neonates and dialysis patients.
How to use Mepitac
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.
