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Mepitac is highly conformable and easy to apply and remove. The Safetac layer assures secure fixation and gentle removal from skin and bodily hair. If inspection or repositioning is necessary, Mepitac can be lifted and re-applied.

Mepitac is an ideal fixation solution for patients with fragile and sensitive skin. Mepitac is suitable for patients requiring repeated application and removal of tape over the same area e.g. neonates and dialysis patients.

Benefits of Mepitac
• Minimises pain and trauma at dressing change
• Conforms well to body contours
• Leaves no residues
• Showerproof
• Breathable

Areas of use
Mepitac is designed for fixation of medical devices such as drains, tubes, probes, electrodes, IV cannulae and dressings. In addition, Mepitac offers gentle skin protection when used under devices e.g. tubes.

Product description
Mepitac is a soft silicone tape. It consists of:

• A soft silicone contact layer (Safetac)
• A knitted fabric
• A breathable polyurethane film

Safetac Technology
Safetac is a patented soft silicone adhesive technology. The  dressings with Safetac are atraumatic dressings both during use and upon removal. These dressings provide a major development in minimising trauma to the skin and minimising pain for the patient.

Mode of action
Mepitac is highly conformable and easy to apply and remove. The Safetac layer assures secure fixation and atraumatic removal from skin and bodily hair. If inspection or repositioning is necessary, Mepitac can be lifted and re-applied. Mepitac leaves no residues.

Mepitac is an ideal fixation solution for patients with fragile and
sensitive skin.

Mepitac is suitable for patients requiring repeated application and removal of tape over the same area e.g. neonates and dialysis patients.
Mepitac is water resistant.

Intended use
Mepitac is designed for fixation of medical devices such as drains, tubes, probes, electrodes, IV cannulae and dressings. In addition, Mepitac offers gentle skin protection when used under devices e.g. tubes.

Instructions for use en

1. Make sure the skin is clean and dry and free from any
   ointment etc.
2. Cut off the desired length of tape using scissors.
3. Remove the protective release film and apply Mepitac without
   stretching.
4. If inspection or repositioning is necessary, Mepitac can be lifted and re-applied.

Precautions
The adhesion of Mepitac may decrease when used in humid condition such as incubators or on patients who have a fever or perspire a lot.
Mepitac is not suitable for fixation of arterial catheters and arterial
cannulae.

Mepitac and Safetac are registered trademarks of Mölnlycke Health Care AB.