How to Remove 3M Transpore Adhesive

Used by medical professionals, 3M Transpore adhesive secures wound dressings or IVs. This spun rayon tape allows removal without any special tools or preparation. A severe case, such as tape that has been stagnant for several days, warrants moisturizer and medical adhesive remover. 3M Transpore adhesives are available in two forms: surgical and dressing tapes. The removal process is the same for both. Use care to protect skin or hair damage.

Things You'll Need

• Medical grade adhesive remover
• Cloth
• Vegetable or mineral oil

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Instructions

Standard Removal

• 1

  Pull a small corner of the tape up, so it forms a tab for pulling. If the tab is difficult to create, then use a damp cloth around the edges of the tape.

• 2

  Place a finger under where the tape was previously to stabilize the skin.

• 3

  Remove the tape slowly and parallel to the skin, pulling carefully in the direction of hair growth. As new skin is exposed, stabilize the revealed skin with fingers.

With Moisturizer

• 4

  Produce a tab at the upper middle portion of the tape to remove from hair.

• 5

  Pull downwards slowly, with the grain of the hair.

• 6

  Place moisturizer on the hair where the tab was removed.

• 7

  Support the skin below the tape with fingers. Continue moisturizing the hair as it is exposed.