3M Kind Removal Silicone Tape

3M Kind Removal Silicone Tape, is a hypoallergenic blended adhesive. This skin-friendly tape does not harm the skin when it removed. Most adhesives pull the skin and hair, causing unnecessary pain and damage. This adhesive has a patented paper blended backing that allows a gentle, but strong adhesion to the skin that remains constant. Most adhesives increase their strength over time, which increases the damage when removed.

The Kind Removal Tape can be repositioned without loosing any of its tacky qualities. The gentle adhesion does not lower the quality of the hold. The adhesive roll is sticky enough that it can be worn in the shower without loosing effectiveness. This adhesive is perfect for using on patients with skin allergies, because it is Hypoallergenic and less likely to cause any skin irritations.

   Product Profile

Medical Studies

Several medical studies of adhesive strips for people with sensitive skin find that silicone adhesive is more skin-friendly. A study published in Anesthesiology Research and Practice found that more injuries resulted with standard acrylate adhesive versus silicone in a ratio of 11 to 1. There was a decreased incidence of skin injury with silicone versus the standard acrylate adhesives. Anesthesiologists and an independent blind assessor came to the same conclusion. Patients also reported a higher satisfaction score in the silicone adhesive compared to standard adhesives due to the presence of skin injuries in the standard adhesive group.¹

Another study published in the Journal of Wound Ostomy & Continence Nursing comparing silcone to medical paper adhesives found that gentleness evaluations favored the silicone version compared to a paper adhesive.² In another study published by Advances in Skin & Wound Care, where physicians, nurses, and assistants evaluated silicone tape found that silicone "fills a performance-expectation gap" of current acrylic adhesives among patients with fragile or at-risk skin.³ A Canadian study found that anesthesiologiests and patients have more acceptance of silicone adhesives over other standard options. "Patients were more likely (37% vs 3%) to have skin denudation with standard acrylate" vs silicone as evaluated by the anesthesiologist.2 Furthermore, patient satisfaction with the condition of the skin over the eyelids on postoperative day 1 was significantly higher with silicone.⁴

A Brazilian study comparing silicone with microporous adhesives for medical applications with newborns, children, seniors, and people at risk of medical adhesive-related skin injury (MARSI), found that the silicone adhesives may be gentler to patients' skin than microporous adhesives.⁵

Highly Recommended

Advantages

• Instrument Fixation - Securely keeps tubing and instruments in place. It offers reliable yet pliable fixation.
• Easy Removal - removes cleanly, without disrupting fragile skin layers. More comfortable and less pain for patients.
• Easy Repositioning - pulls up and refixes where needed.
• Easy Application - Neatly tears by hand and applies to skin.

Product Options

• 3M 2770-1 is 1-inch wide with a length of 5.5 yards designed for multipurpose use.
• 3M 2770-2 is a 2-inch wide that is 5.5 yards long, offering a greater adhesion area to fix bandages, IV tubing, and other medical appliances.
• 3M 2770S-1 is a 1-inch wide that is 1.5 yards in length, a shorter length designed for single patient use.

Delicate Skin Protection

When to Use

Silicone offers a viable alternative to other medical adhesive for patients with compromised, sensitive, or at-risk skin. This adhesive is a blend of properties that serve patients with fragile skin. It replaces acrylic, paper, and other medical tapes for delicate skin that standard medical adhesives would be risky to use. It is also a good alternative for when frequent taping is necessary. This mild adhesive avoids the risk of patient skin trauma and pain. It reduces skin injuries and maceration. Kind Removal is hypoallergenic to product prevents contact dermatitis, rashes, allergic reactions, and is less irritating.

Below is a categorized list of product uses.

Securing

• Dressings
• Lightweight tube and device securement
• CVC Dialysis
• CVC PICC
• PIV

Skin Care

• Peri-tube skin irritation
• Radiation dermatitis
• Trauma from adhesives and dressings
• Tracheostomy site trauma

Wound Care

• Abrasions
• Closed intact surgical wound
• Donor sites
• Lacerations
• Neuropathic ulcers
• Open surgical wounds
• Skin tears
• Superficial partial-thickness burns
• Venous leg ulcers

Applications

Check out this medical adhesive for yourself with a FREE Sample of 3M Kind Removal Tape.

Kind Removal Tape is a 3M Silicone Tape designed for sensitive skin. It is a mild adhesive used in surgeries. It covers sensitive skin like eyelids for surgery patients and removes without traumatizing the skin or pulling out eyelashes or eyebrows. This easily removalable adhesive finds use in hospitals, surgical clinics, and home care.

Sensitive Skin Applications

Product Features and Benefits

• Hypoallergenic
• Breathable
• Repositionable
• Does not Stick to Medical Gloves
• Skin Gentle Tape For Nursing
• Does not Stick to Itself
• Does not Tear Skin
• Does not Lose Adhesion
• Can be Worn in the Shower
• Raised Plastic Sides for Easy Unwinding
• Soft Material
• Supports Skin Integrity
• Skin Friendly
• Provides Good Initial and Long-Term Adhesion.
• Provides Reliable Securemnet
• Offers Gentle Wear

Product Specifications

• Product Numbers: 2770-1, 2770S-1, 2770-2, 2770S-2
• Width Options: 1 or 2 Inch
• Length: 1.5 or 5 Yards
• Materials: Silicone Adhesive, Acrylic Polymer, Polyester
• Color: Light Blue
• Latex Free
• HCPCS: A4452
• Manufacturer: 3M

What to Buy with Kind Silicone Tape

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• Sorbalux I.V. Sponge Pads is a fast wicking and absorbent non-woven sponge for general wound care.
• Triple Antibiotic Ointment is a topical ointment for First Aid to treat and prevent infection.
• Sensi-Care Sting-Free Skin Barrier Spray ensures compromised peristomal skin will not be further injured or stripped.

Manuals and Documents

•     Product Profile contains product features and benefits.
•     Sensitive Skin tape to prevent skin injuries/trauma.
•     Product Applications contains examples of product use.

Product Videos

Patient Friendly Tape Video (2:03 minutes)

Product Demonstration Video (1:29 minutes)

Testimonial Video (3:32 minutes)

What Nurses Think of the Product Video (2:35 minutes)

Safe Medical Tapes Removal Demonstration Video (3:01 minutes)

Footnotes

• ¹ Zeng, Ling Antonia, Sui An Lie, and Shin Yuet Chong. "Comparison of medical adhesive tapes in patients at risk of facial skin trauma under anesthesia." Anesthesiology research and practice 2016 (2016). (Last Accessed October-7-2020)
• ² Grove, Gary L., et al. "Randomized comparison of a silicone tape and a paper tape for gentleness in healthy children." Journal of Wound Ostomy & Continence Nursing 41.1 (2014): 40-48. (Last Accessed October-7-2020)
• ³ Manriquez, Sonia, Bonnie Loperfido, and Graham Smith. "Evaluation of a new silicone adhesive tape among clinicians caring for patients with fragile or at-risk skin." Advances in skin & wound care 27.4 (2014): 163-170. (Last Accessed October-7-2020)
• ⁴ Drzymalski, Dan M., Harold Arkoff, and Ruben J. Azocar. "Eyelid injury after use of 3M Durapore tape during general anesthesia." Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d'anesth?e 65.11 (2018): 1273-1274. (Last Accessed October-7-2020)
• ⁵ Soares Santos, Andr?et al. "Silicone tape versus micropore tape to prevent medical adhesive-related skin injuries: systematic review and meta-analysis." JBES: Brazilian Journal of Health Economics/Jornal Brasileiro de Economia da Sade 11.3 (2019). (Last Accessed October-7-2020)