Hypafix Flexible Wide-Area Fixation Tape, 2 in x 11 yd, 1 Count

• ✓Trimmable to any size
• ✓Stretches with joints and contours
• ✓Breathable to air and vapor
• ✓Kind to sensitive skin

Hypafix Flexible Wide-Area Fixation Tape is a wide, stretchable tape for holding dressings, gauze pads and absorbent pads securely in place over larger areas. It can be cut to the exact length you need, and the backing paper peels away for quick, straightforward application.

The tape stretches across its width, so it moves naturally with joints and contoured, frequently moving parts of the body. It is permeable to air and water vapor, which lets the skin breathe, and it is designed to be highly adhesive while remaining kind to sensitive skin, making it a practical choice for everyday dressing changes at home.

Benefits

• ✓Cut to the size that fits the area you are covering
• ✓Stretches with joints and highly contoured areas
• ✓Lets air and water vapor pass through so skin can breathe
• ✓Highly adhesive yet suitable for sensitive skin
• ✓Can stay in place during X-rays, so it does not need removing for imaging

How to Use

Clean and prepare the skin surface first. Cut a length of Hypafix tape that covers the dressing or pad you are securing, then apply it and press gently to make sure it adheres well.

Tip: Choose a length that covers the dressing with a little overlap on all sides, and press along the edges for a secure hold on joints or areas that move often.