3M Durapore Surgical Tape (Model 1538-3) – 3 Inch x 10 Yards High-Adhesion White Plaster
Secure critical medical equipment with ultimate confidence using the [3M Durapore Surgical Tape 1538-3], proudly supplied by qpHealthcare Store. Often referred to as medical white plaster, this heavy-duty silk-like cloth tape is specifically engineered to handle applications requiring maximum holding strength. Whether anchoring bulky dressings, heavy infusion lines, or stabilizing small finger splints, Durapore provides an unyielding physical bond under demanding clinical scenarios.
Why Choose 3M Durapore 1538-3 Surgical Tape?
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- High-Tensile Silk-Like Cloth Backing: The premium woven construction offers immense structural strength. It resists stretching and tearing under pressure, making it the preferred tape for securing heavy medical devices, urinary catheters, and chest tubes.
- Aggressive Hypoallergenic Adhesive: Formulated with a latex-free, medical-grade adhesive that provides immediate and long-lasting stickiness. It holds firm even when exposed to minimal body moisture, sweat, or movement.
- Bi-Directional Easy Tearing: Despite its heavy-duty strength, you don’t need scissors in fast-paced medical situations. The tape can be torn easily and cleanly by hand both across (horizontally) and down its length (vertically) for custom sizing.
- Breathable for Skin Health: The woven silk-like fibers allow air and moisture vapor to escape. This helps prevent skin maceration (softening/breakdown) and maintains localized skin integrity during prolonged tape application.
- Convenient Professional Sizing: At 3 inches wide, this model covers larger surface areas efficiently, distributing tension evenly to reduce localized skin pulling.
Product Specifications & Box Dimensions
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- Product Name: 3M Durapore Surgical Tape / White Plaster
- Model Number: 1538-3
- Material: Woven Silk-Like Silk Cloth
- Adhesive Type: Hypoallergenic, Pressure-Sensitive (Latex-Free)
- Roll Dimensions: 3 inches × 10 yards (7.6 cm × 9.1 m) per roll
- Box Quantity: 4 Rolls per Box
- Product Weight: 0.38 kg per box
- Box Dimensions: 16.5 cm (Length) × 8.5 cm (Width) × 8.0 cm (Height)
Usage, Application & Removal Guidelines
Clean and thoroughly dry the skin surface before applying the tape to achieve maximum immediate adhesion. Press the tape firmly onto the skin or dressing from the center outward to activate the pressure-sensitive adhesive. When removing, gently press down on the surrounding skin with one hand while slowly peeling the tape back flat and parallel to the skin surface to minimize trauma.
Clean and thoroughly dry the skin surface before applying the tape to achieve maximum immediate adhesion. Press the tape firmly onto the skin or dressing from the center outward to activate the pressure-sensitive adhesive. When removing, gently press down on the surrounding skin with one hand while slowly peeling the tape back flat and parallel to the skin surface to minimize trauma.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is 3M Durapore tape safe for patients with latex allergies?
Yes. The adhesive and backing materials used in 3M Durapore 1538-3 are completely latex-free, significantly reducing the risk of allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive clinical patients.
Yes. The adhesive and backing materials used in 3M Durapore 1538-3 are completely latex-free, significantly reducing the risk of allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive clinical patients.
Can this white plaster tape be used to secure wet dressings?
While the high-adhesion backing handles minor skin dampness well, it is best applied to a clean, dry surface initially. If you need a specialized tape for highly fluid-heavy or completely submerged dressings, consider a waterproof plastic tape like 3M Transpore.
While the high-adhesion backing handles minor skin dampness well, it is best applied to a clean, dry surface initially. If you need a specialized tape for highly fluid-heavy or completely submerged dressings, consider a waterproof plastic tape like 3M Transpore.
Can you write on the surface of this tape?
Yes. The woven cloth finish readily accepts markings from standard medical ink pens or permanent markers, allowing nurses and caregivers to easily log application dates, times, or patient initials directly onto the tape.
Yes. The woven cloth finish readily accepts markings from standard medical ink pens or permanent markers, allowing nurses and caregivers to easily log application dates, times, or patient initials directly onto the tape.
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