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Micropore 5cm x 5m (1)

Micropore 5cm x 5m (1)

Micropore

Medical device – hypoallergenic surgical tape
  • Marketed as a CE Marked surgical/medical tape by UK medical suppliers for use in healthcare settings.
  • Latex Free and hypoallergenic as described in manufacturer and authorised reseller product literature.
  • Classified and supplied as a non Sterile medical adhesive tape (medical device); no MHRA medicinal product licence (PL number) applies because there is no active pharmaceutical ingredient.
Hypoallergenic microporous paper surgical tape; 5cm x 5m roll

Description

Micropore 5cm x 5m is a hypoallergenic, latex-free paper medical tape designed for gentle yet secure adhesion to the skin. The tape is made from breathable, microporous nonwoven material with a hypoallergenic acrylate adhesive, allowing moisture and air to pass through while maintaining reliable fixation. It is used in medical, clinical, and home-care settings to secure small to medium dressings, bandages, and lightweight medical devices such as tubing or IV lines, including on sensitive or at-risk skin. The 5cm x 5m roll format provides sufficient width and length for covering larger areas or securing bulkier dressings. The tape conforms well to body contours, adheres even to slightly damp skin, leaves minimal adhesive residue on removal, and is suitable for repeated taping where skin protection and patient comfort are important.

Bnefits

  • Hypoallergenic and latex-free paper tape suitable for sensitive or at-risk skin
  • Gentle adhesion designed to minimise skin trauma and discomfort on removal
  • Highly breathable, microporous backing to help maintain skin integrity and support wound healing environment
  • Adheres well even to slightly damp skin for secure placement of dressings and devices
  • Leaves minimal adhesive residue upon removal, helping to reduce skin irritation
  • Conformable paper backing that adapts to body contours and difficult-to-dress areas
  • General-purpose surgical/medical tape suitable for frequent dressing changes
  • Economical standard roll format for routine use in hospitals, clinics, and home care

Indications

  • Securing small to medium wound dressings, including in areas where frequent dressing changes are required
  • Secondary securement of intravenous (IV) lines and lightweight tubing
  • Securing non-adhesive wound pads and gauze
  • Taping fragile, sensitive, or at-risk skin where a gentle adhesive is preferred
  • Securing ostomy appliances and other lightweight medical devices to the skin
  • General first-aid and clinical taping applications where a breathable, gentle paper tape is appropriate

Composition

  • Nonwoven rayon paper backing (microporous, breathable support layer)
  • Hypoallergenic, pressure-sensitive acrylate adhesive coating
  • Formulation described as not made with natural rubber latex
  • No additional active medicinal ingredients (mechanical/adhesive medical tape only)

Formulation

  • Non-sterile, hypoallergenic, microporous paper medical/surgical tape supplied on a roll
  • Backing material: nonwoven rayon paper
  • Adhesive: hypoallergenic, pressure-sensitive acrylate adhesive
  • Latex-free; not made with natural rubber latex
  • Dimensions for this presentation: 5cm width x 5m length

Packaging

  • Single roll of Micropore medical/surgical tape measuring 5cm x 5m
  • Roll supplied for professional medical use and home-care use; external carton and core labelling details are not fully specified in publicly available documents
  • Some distributors also supply Micropore tape in multi-roll packs; the Aestheticsrx listing describes supply as a single (1) roll of 5cm x 5m

Usage

  • Use Micropore tape to secure suitable dressings, gauze, or lightweight medical devices (such as tubing) to intact skin, as per clinical judgement.
  • Ensure the skin is as clean and dry as possible before application to optimise adhesion; the tape can hold even on slightly damp skin if necessary.
  • Cut or tear a suitable length of tape from the 5cm x 5m roll and apply with light, even pressure over the dressing or device to be secured.
  • Avoid stretching the tape during application to minimise skin tension and potential shear injury, especially on fragile or compromised skin.
  • For repeated applications on the same area, monitor the skin regularly for signs of irritation, redness, or breakdown, particularly in patients with sensitive or at-risk skin.
  • To remove, gently support the skin and peel the tape back slowly over itself, rather than pulling directly away from the skin, to reduce the risk of trauma.
  • Use under the direction of a healthcare professional in clinical settings; for home use, follow any instructions provided by the healthcare provider or product labelling.

Contraindications

  • Not publicly listed in manufacturer or regulatory product information consulted.
  • In practice, use would generally be avoided on individuals with known hypersensitivity or allergy to acrylate adhesives or to any component of the tape, but formal contraindication wording is not specified in the accessed documentation.

Adverse Effects

  • Not publicly listed as a formal adverse-reaction profile in the accessed manufacturer or regulatory documentation for Micropore medical/surgical tape.
  • As with other adhesive tapes, local skin reactions such as irritation, redness, or stripping may occur, particularly on fragile or compromised skin, but no structured frequency-based adverse event table was identified in publicly accessible sources.

Storage Conditions

  • Not publicly listed in the specific product literature or datasheets accessed for Micropore 5cm x 5m tape.
  • General medical-device practice is to store tapes in normal ambient conditions and protect from excessive heat, moisture, and direct sunlight, but this is not specified as a formal storage statement in the sources consulted.

Duration

Not publicly listed (product is a mechanical medical tape for securement rather than a time-limited pharmacological treatment; duration of use is determined by clinical requirements and dressing-change frequency).

Onset

Not publicly listed (adhesive securement effect is immediate on application; no pharmacological onset data apply).

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