3M Medipore H Soft Cloth Surgical Tape

All of the Solventum (Formerly 3M) surgical tapes are natural rubber and latex free.

The most gentle tapes for repeated taping are Solventum (Formerly 3M) Medipore H, Micropore, Micropore Plus, and Transpore white tapes.

The key concepts to maximize adhesion are: 

• Start with clean, dry skin
• 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
• Cover adequate surface area so that the tape can support the tubing or dressing
• Obtain full contact between the tape and the skin or tubing so that moisture cannot slip between the two and loosen the tape
• Minimize moist conditions as much as possible
• Remove substances that contain emollients or oils, such as moisturizers and adhesive tape removers
• If the skin is very oily, use a mild soap and water to remove the excess oil and pay dry. An alcohol wipe may also be used to remove the excess oil, but since it can be very drying, it should be used with caution.
• If you are using a prep solution, let it dry completely before applying the tape

Proper tape removal is critical in reducing the occurrence of traumatic skin injuries such as skin stripping. First, loosen the edges of the tape. Remove the tape low and slow in the direction of hair growth. Keep the tape close to the skin surface and pulled back over itself. Removing at an angle will increase tension on the epidermis and increase the risk of mechanical trauma. 

For tape that is strongly adhered to the skin or hair, you may consider using a medical grade adhesive remover or moisturizer to soften the adhesive. Solventum (Formerly 3M) tape adhesives are not readily dissolved in alcohol. 

Reassess the skin. You will either need to remove the moisturizer or adhesive remover or use a moisturizer that allows you to tape over it.