Description
TUBIFAST 10M is an innovative tubular bandage crafted by Mölnlycke Health Care AB, designed to provide versatile and secure dressing retention. Its unique 2-way stretch technology offers elasticity in both radial and longitudinal directions, ensuring a snug fit without constriction. This feature allows for complete freedom of movement, making it ideal for use on various body parts, including limbs, heads, and trunks.
Key Features
- Ease of Application: The bandage is quick and easy to apply, requiring no pins or tape. It can be cut to the desired length, providing convenience and reducing application time.
- Reduced Fraying: Its design minimizes fraying, lowering the risk of fibers contaminating wounds.
- Comfort and Air Circulation: The lightweight, open-knitted construction promotes air circulation, enhancing comfort during use.
- Non-Irritating Material: Made from viscose, elastane, and polyamide, it is non-sensitising, non-irritating, and latex-free, suitable for sensitive skin.
Versatile Use
TUBIFAST 10M serves multiple purposes, including:
- Dressing retention
- Skin covering
- Patch wrapping (both wet and dry)
- Undercast stockinette
Its adaptability makes it particularly useful for securing dressings on challenging areas, such as the stumps of amputee patients.
Reusability and Maintenance
The bandage is reusable, maintaining its integrity through approximately 10–15 washes. Care instructions recommend hand washing and air drying. Users should avoid ignition sources, especially when using paraffin-based products, and discard the bandage if soiled with bodily fluids.
Size and Color Coding
Available in various sizes, TUBIFAST 10M uses a color-coded system to help select the appropriate width for different limb circumferences:
- Red Line: 3.5 cm x 10 m
- Green Line: 5 cm x 10 m
- Blue Line: 7.5 cm x 10 m
- Yellow Line: 10.75 cm x 10 m
- Purple Line: 20 cm x 10 m
This system ensures a tailored fit for small limbs to large adult trunks.
Packaging and Protection
Each 10-meter roll is supplied in a box, with packaging designed to protect the bandage from dust, moisture, and damage during transport and storage.
Regulatory Information
Manufactured in the United Kingdom, TUBIFAST 10M is classified as a Class I medical device under the Medical Device Directive (MDD) and is CE-marked, ensuring compliance with European health and safety standards. This reliable and versatile bandage is a valuable addition to both clinical and home care settings, offering a practical solution for secure and comfortable dressing management.
