Tape Supplies Buyer's Guide
Most tape and related products are available through Medtronic Diabetes, your local pharmacy, supply houses (in the yellow pages under Medical Supplies), or mail order supply houses. Ask your local pharmacy - if they don't carry it, they may special-order it for you. Product names with hotlinks are available through Medtronic Diabetes at store.minimed.com and by calling 1-866-948-6633 (toll-free). For tips on using tape with infusion sets for better adhesion, see Summer Tape Tips and our pamphlet entitled Tape Tips and Other Infusion Site Information (236kb Adobe PDF).
We are grateful to www.insulin-pumpers.org for providing the basis for this guide. To send us your comments or feedback on this Guide, please contact us.
This Guide was developed for the convenience of our customers, and listing in this Guide does not constitute an endorsement of the manufacturer or the product quality. Medtronic Diabetes is not responsible for the completeness or accuracy of product information. Availability may vary by country and region. Please check with the manufacturer listed or consult your pharmacist.
Note: Application area should be shaved prior to application for comfortable removal.
| Extra-strength adhesives | |
|---|---|
| Elastoplast® | |
| Heavyweight stretch tape. Natural rubber backing. | Beiersdorf Wilton Corporate Center 187 Danbury Road Wilton, CT 06897 (203) 563-5800 www.beiersdorf.com contact-bdfinc@bdfusa.com |
| HollisterT 7730 | |
| Silicone adhesive. Allows skin to breathe. Can be used on sensitive skin. | Hollister, Inc. Customer Care Dept. 2000 Hollister Dr. Libertyville, IL 60048 (800) 323-4060 www.hollister.com |
| Mastisol® | |
| Clear, non-water-soluble liquid adhesive. Latex-free. Available as pads and liquid. | Ferndale Laboratories, Inc. 780 West Eight Mile Rd. Ferndale, MI 48220 Libertyville, IL 60048 (888) 548-0900 www.ferndalelabs.com contactus@ferndalelabs.com |
| Skin-Bond® | |
| Forms a strong, waterproof bond. | Smith & Nephew, Inc. Wound Management Division Attn: Customer Care 11775 Starkey Rd PO Box 1970 Largo, FL 33779-1970 (727) 392-1261 http://www.smith-nephew.com |
| Skin-Tac® H | |
| A clear, latex-free adhesive for surgical appliances. | Torbot Group / Mason Labs 1185 Jefferson Blvd PO Box 6008 Warwick, RI 02887 (800) 545-4254 (800) 523-2302 |
| Tincture of Benzoin | |
| Spray or liquid. Keeps tape sticky in wet or hot conditions. | Various. Call your local pharmacy or medical supply house. |
| Barrier Wipes | |
|---|---|
| BardT Protective Barrier | |
| A liquid that dries to form a breathable film that liquids can't penetrate. Protects against abrasion and friction. | C. R. Bard, Inc. 8195 Industrial Blvd. Covington, GA 30014 (800) 526-4455 www.bardmedical.com |
| CavilonT Durable Barrier Cream | |
| Concentrated, long-lasting cream. Product no. 3392 | 3MT (866) 777-0819 www.3m.com |
| IV Prep® | |
| Antiseptic wipe. For preparation of the skin prior to an injection/set placement. | Smith & Nephew, Inc. (800) 876-1261 http://www.smith-nephew.com/ |
| Skin-Prep® | |
| Effective protection between tape and skin. Recommended for tape and film adhesion. Non-irritating. | Smith & Nephew, Inc. (800) 876-1261 http://www.smith-nephew.com/ |
| Tapes and tape patches | |
|---|---|
| Bioclusive® | |
| Sterile adhesive | Ethicon, Inc., a J&J company (800) 255-2500 ecatalog.ethicon.com |
| DuoDerm® Dressing | |
| Semipermeable adhesive film. | ConvaTec (A Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.) (800) 422-8811 www.convatec.com Professional.Services@bms.com |
| HypafixT | |
| Adhesive, non-woven fabric for dressing retention | Smith & Nephew, Inc. (800) 876-1261 http://www.smith-nephew.com/ |
| IV3000T | |
| Transparent dressing | Smith & Nephew, Inc. (800) 876-1261 http://www.smith-nephew.com/ |
| MicroporeT Plus Surgical Tape | |
| Paper tape, various sizes. Latex-free. | 3MT Orders: (866) 777-0819 Info: (800) 228-3957 www.3m.com |
| OpSiteT | |
| Transparent dressing | Smith & Nephew (800) 876-1261 http://www.smith-nephew.com/ |
| paper tape | |
| Economical, for general use | Various. Available at pharmacies |
| PolyskinT II | |
| Transparent dressing, one-hand application. Latex-free. | Kendall 15 Hampshire Street Mansfield, MA 02048 (800) 876-1261 www.kendallhq.com customersupport@kendallhq.com |
| silk tape | |
| Non-transparent. Sticks well and removes easily. | Various. Available at pharmacies. |
| TegadermT I.V. Transparent Dressing 1610 | |
| Transparent dressing designed for kids | 3MT Orders: (866) 777-0819 Info: (800) 228-3957 www.3m.com |
| TransporeT Surgical Tape | |
| Hypoallergenic, transparent. | 3MT Orders: (866) 777-0819 Info: (800) 228-3957 www.3m.com |
| Adhesive removers | |
|---|---|
| AllKareT | |
| Adhesive Remover Wipe NDC 0003-0374-43 | ConvaTec (A Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.) (800) 422-8811 www.convatec.com Professional.Services@bms.com |
| De-solv-it® | |
| Citrus-based solvent. Available at various retailers. | Orange Sol Group Gilbert, AZ 85233 (800) 877-7771 www.orange-sol.com |
| Detachol® | |
| Adhesive remover. Does not contain acetone, benzene, chloroform, or ether. | Ferndale Laboratories, Inc. 780 West Eight Mile Road Ferndale, MI 48220 (888) 548-0900 www.ferndalelabs.com contactus@ferndalelabs.com |
| Goo Gone® | |
| Citrus-based solvent. Available at various retailers. | Magic American 23700 Mercantile Rd. Beachwood, OH 44122 (800) 321-6330 www.googone.com mail@magicamerican.com |
| nail polish remover | |
| Solvent, can remove adhesives from skin. | Various manufacturers, retailers. |
| Uni-Solve® | |
| Removes cements/adhesives. | Smith & Nephew (800) 876-1261 http://www.smith-nephew.com/ |
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