3M Surgical Tapes - Transpore, Medipore, Durapore

Reference Materials

3M Medipore H Soft Coth Surgical Tape Sell Sheet

3M Durapore Surgical Tape Sell Sheet

3M Transpore Surgical Tape Sell Sheet

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is durapore tape used for?

  Durapore is an excellent silk-like general purpose surgical tape, which may be used for many different applications such as securing bulky dressings, tubing and small splints.

  The latex-free hypoallergenic adhesive offers high strength adhesion that is gentle to the skin.

• Is durapore tape waterproof?

  The 3M™ Durapore™ Surgical Tape is a silk-like cloth tape for critical tubing applications; high strength, versatile, conformable. The tape adheres well to dry skin, has bi-directional tear, and is water resistant.

• What is the difference between micropore and Transpore tape?

  They are latex-free and hypoallergenic tapes that are gentle to the skin yet adheres well and leaves minimal adhesive residue upon removal. 

  Micropore is a paper tape, whereas Transpore is a transparent plastic tape.

• How do I remove Transpore tape?

  Supporting the skin adjacent to the tape, glide a small amount of moisturiser on the leading (peel) edge of the tape.

  This is often enough to soften the adhesive and release it from hair. Continue to remove the tape “low and slow, back over itself” while gliding the moisturiser along the edge.

• What is the use of medical tape?

  Surgical tape or medical tape is a type of pressure-sensitive adhesive tape used in medicine and first aid to hold a bandage or other dressing onto a wound.

• Can you use micropore tape on an open wound?

  One of the benefits of Micropore Surgical Tape is that because it is so gentle on the skin, it can be used when dressing wounds that need to be treated and dressed frequently.

  People with sensitive or delicate skin can use this tape for even minor wounds and wounds that do not need regular dressing changes.