Microporous Surgical Paper Tape

Paper tape is a lightweight, breathable tape that is very gentle but offers secure adhesion specifically on sensitive skin. These tapes are used well on regularly changed bandages and on skin that is at high risk. Microporous and surgical tapes are also commonly referred as paper tape.

Microporous tapes are one of our comprehensive products which are extensively used for wounds that have fragile or mild skin. These tapes are made of materials which are skin friendly and contain the breathable porous materials which allow the skin to breathe easily. Microporous tapes come in various thicknesses and it can be used to treat various sizes of wounds.

Our surgical tapes are suitable for long term use, securing intravenous needles, dressing fixation and many more. Our surgical tapes are made up of non woven fabric and 100% viscose material and are uniformly coated with hypoallergenic acrylic adhesives making it superior in quality to use. Surgical tapes need not be replaced often and it can last firmly on skin more than other regular tapes.

Material	Paper and Adhesive
Coating	Uncoated
Colour	Undyed
Absorption	Non- Absorbable
Sizes	-> 1/2 inch x 9.1 meter / 5 meter -> 1 inch x 9.1 meter / 5 meter -> 2 inch x 9.1 meter / 5 meter -> 3 inch x 9.1 meter / 5 meter
Tissue Reaction	Grade-1 Reactivity - Slight
Applications	Securing dressings, tubing, catheters and other devices.

Features
- 100% Viscose
- Highly microporous
- Allows skin to breathe easily
- Hypoallergenic adhesive
- Available in various sizes
Advantages
- Safe on sensitive parts of skin
- Comfortable for use
- Easy to tear
- Radio transparent
- Latex free
- Highly permeable to air and water
Packing
With the brand name of Dolphin Tape, our Microporous surgical tape comes in the width of 9.1 mtrs and 5.0 mtrs. It is available in the size of ½”, 1”, 2”, 3”, 4”, 5” and 6”.
Usage
PROCEDURE TO APPLY THE PAPER TAPE
1. Clean and dry the skin.
2. Shave the hair if present on the surface of application.
3. Remove substances that contain emollients or oils, such as most moisturizers and adhesive tape removers.
4. If the skin is very oily, use a mild soap and water to remove the excess oil and pat dry.
5. Pull the paper tape by fingers and tear to the required length and is pasted on the intended area.
6. Cover adequate surface area so that the tape can support the tubing or dressing
7. Obtain full contact between the tape and the skin or tubing so that moisture cannot slip and loosen the tape
8. Most adhesives stick best to clean, dry surfaces so try to minimize moist conditions as much as possible
9. If you are using a prep solution, let it dry completely before applying the tape
10. Touch the sticky surface of the tape as little as possible, apply sufficient pressure to the tape to get the adhesive into the nooks and crannies of the skin
11. Most adhesives stick best to clean, dry surfaces so try to minimize moist conditions as much as possible
12. If you are using a preparative solution, let it dry completely before applying the tape.
PROCEDURE TO REMOVE PAPER TAPES
1. Proper tape removal is critical in reducing the occurrence of traumatic skin injuries such as skin stripping
2. Loosen the edges of the tape. You may “start” an edge of the tape by pressing a small piece of tape onto the corner, like a pop tab, and lifting – pressure sensitive adhesive! Stabilize the skin with one finger.
3. Remove the tape “low and slow” in the direction of hair growth. Keep the tape close to the skin surface and pulled back over it.
4. Removing tape at an angle will increase tension on the epidermis and increase the risk of mechanical trauma.
5. As the tape is removed, continue to support the newly exposed skin.
6. Support close to the “peel edge” is particularly important for thin or easily distensible skin.
7. For tape that is strongly adhered to skin or hair, you may consider using a medical grade adhesive remover or moisturizer to soften the adhesive.
8. Continue to remove the tape “low and slow, back over itself” while gliding the moisturizer along the edge.
APPLICATIONS:
Paper tape should be selected and applied on the surface of intact skin, bandages and other devices.
CONTRA – INDICATIONS:
It is contraindicated to be used on eye, mucosal and orifices.
WARNINGS/PRECAUTIONS/INTERACTIONS
User should be familiar with techniques involving application of paper tape.
Do not pull the paper tape by its corner or else it may tear haphazardly
STERILITY
Staplers are non sterile.
STORAGE
Recommended storage condition is to store at temperature between 10°C and 35°C, away from moisture and direct heat. Do not use after expiry date.

DISPOSAL:
Discard used paper tape contaminated or uncontaminated with blood in the container meant for “infectious waste”. Unused expired paper tapes should be incinerated.