Description
Tubifast Yellow, crafted by Mölnlycke Health Care AB, is an innovative solution for secure dressing retention and effective skin covering. This elasticated tubular bandage features advanced 2-Way Stretch Technology, allowing it to stretch both radially and longitudinally. Such flexibility ensures a snug fit on various body parts, including challenging areas like the small trunk, head, extra-large limbs, and children's trunks.
Key Features
- Self-Retaining Design: Tubifast Yellow holds dressings in place without the need for tapes, pins, or ties, providing ease and convenience.
- Freedom of Movement: Its unique construction prevents constriction or compression, allowing complete freedom of movement.
- Easy Application: Simply cut to the desired length and stretch over the dressing for quick and hassle-free use.
Benefits
The bandage's lightweight, open-knitted construction promotes air circulation, making it suitable for both wet and dry wrapping techniques. This is particularly beneficial in managing atopic eczema, as it helps keep emollients in contact with the skin, maintaining hydration and reducing inflammation and itching.
Material and Maintenance
Made from viscose, elastane, and polyamide, Tubifast Yellow is non-sensitising, non-irritating, and free from natural rubber latex. It is washable and reusable up to 10-15 times, provided there is no active skin infection. The color-coded Yellow Line system aids in easy size identification, fitting limb circumferences of 35–65 cm.
Packaging and Durability
Available in various lengths, the bandage comes in protective packaging to guard against dust, moisture, and damage. With a durability of up to three years, it serves as a reliable component in medical care.
Regulatory Information
Manufactured in the UK, Tubifast Yellow is a Class I medical device under the Medical Devices Directive and is CE-marked, ensuring compliance with essential health and safety requirements.
Precautions
Users are advised to avoid ignition sources and to discontinue use if the bandage becomes soiled or if the skin condition worsens. With these precautions, Tubifast Yellow remains a trusted choice for healthcare professionals and patients alike, offering versatile and dependable performance in dressing management.