Fixation dressing
Mepitac
Secure, gentle fixation with Safetac® for fragile and sensitive skin
Mepitac
Mepitac® can be used to affix a wide variety of medical devices to fragile and sensitive skin – such as drains, tubes, probes, electrodes, IV cannulae and dressings.
With Safetac® technology, Mepitac is specially designed to minimize pain and trauma when it’s applied and removed.
The dressing is suitable for suitable for neonates, dialysis patients and others who need repeated application of the fixation tape over the same area.
- Gentle on the skin when applied and removed
- Conforms well to body contours
- Moisture proof
- Breathable
- Leaves no residues on the skin after it’s removed
When to use Mepitac
Mepitac is designed to affix 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.
Ordering information
| Product code | Size | Rolls/box |
| 298300 | 3/4˝ x 118˝ (2 x 300 cm) | 12 |
| 298400 | 1.5˝ x 59˝ (4 x 150 cm) | 12 |
