Achieve maximum securing power in tight, delicate areas with the [3M Durapore Surgical Tape 1538-0], proudly supplied by qpHealthcare Store. Widely recognized across clinical environments as narrow white medical plaster, this silk-like cloth tape delivers high-tensile material strength in a compact 1/2-inch width. It is the premier choice for healthcare professionals who need a dependable, unyielding bond to anchor tubes, devices, and bulky dressings without covering excessive skin surface area.
Why Choose 3M Durapore 1538-0 Surgical Tape?
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- High-Tensile Strength Woven Backing: The premium silk-like cloth structure resists stretching and pulling under tension. This provides absolute stability for critical medical hardware like IV lines, urinary catheters, small-diameter nasogastric tubes, and structural finger splints.
- Aggressive Medical-Grade Adhesive: Engineered with a specialized, pressure-sensitive hypoallergenic adhesive that grips the skin immediately and retains its sticking power even when exposed to minor perspiration or patient movement.
- Easy Bi-Directional Tearing: Despite its structural durability, this tape does not require scissors. It is designed to tear cleanly and effortlessly by hand across its width (horizontally) or down its center (vertically) for perfectly customized tape strips.
- Skin-Friendly Air Breathability: The woven fabric matrix allows air and sweat vapor to escape naturally. This breathability helps prevent painful skin maceration and localized breakdown, keeping the skin beneath the tape healthy during extended applications.
- Hypoallergenic & Latex-Free: Formulated without natural rubber latex to protect sensitive patients and medical staff from severe contact dermatitis or Type I allergic flare-ups.
Product Specifications & Box Dimensions
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- Product Name: 3M Durapore Surgical Tape / White Plaster
- Model Number: 1538-0
- Material: Woven Silk-Like Cloth
- Adhesive Type: Hypoallergenic, Pressure-Sensitive (Latex-Free)
- Roll Dimensions: 1/2 inch × 10 yards (1.25 cm × 9.1 m) per roll
- Box Quantity: 24 Rolls per Box
- Product Weight: 0.42 kg per box
- Box Dimensions: 16.5 cm (Length) × 11.5 cm (Width) × 5.5 cm (Height)
Usage, Application & Removal Guidelines
To ensure the strongest immediate bond, clean and dry the target skin area thoroughly before tape placement. Press down firmly from the center of the tape outward to fully engage the pressure-sensitive adhesive. For trauma-free removal, gently support the surrounding skin with one hand while slowly peeling the tape back flat and parallel to the skin surface.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can this narrow 1/2-inch tape be used for athletic strapping?
Yes. Due to its rigid, silk-like cloth backing and aggressive adhesion, the 1/2-inch Durapore tape is highly valued by athletes and physical therapists for immobilizing finger joints, stabilizing toes, and wrapping small athletic injuries.
Yes. Due to its rigid, silk-like cloth backing and aggressive adhesion, the 1/2-inch Durapore tape is highly valued by athletes and physical therapists for immobilizing finger joints, stabilizing toes, and wrapping small athletic injuries.
Is it easy to write patient notes on this tape?
Yes. The woven cloth surface easily absorbs ink from permanent markers and standard hospital ballpoint pens, making it convenient for nurses to label IV lines with dates, times, and initials.
Yes. The woven cloth surface easily absorbs ink from permanent markers and standard hospital ballpoint pens, making it convenient for nurses to label IV lines with dates, times, and initials.
How does this compare to 3M Micropore tape?
While Micropore (paper tape) is designed for ultra-gentle, lightweight applications on extremely fragile skin, Durapore (silk-like cloth tape) is built for maximum physical strength, heavy device stabilization, and aggressive adhesion.
While Micropore (paper tape) is designed for ultra-gentle, lightweight applications on extremely fragile skin, Durapore (silk-like cloth tape) is built for maximum physical strength, heavy device stabilization, and aggressive adhesion.
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