An elastomeric medical kinesio tape
An extensible nonwoven web comprising an elastomeric meltblown microfiber comprising a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyurethane, polyetherester, polyamide, and blends thereof and a sufficient amount of a heat bondable material wherein said medical kinesio tape is capable of being heat or sonically bonded to a polymer substrate selected from the group consisting of polyethylene-based polymers and polyethylene-based copolymers; and a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive on at least one face of said web.
The kinesio tape of the present invention have application as a medical kinesio tape in areas requiring conformability and/or elasticity, and where long term wear is desirable. The kinesio tape of the present invention possess good moisture vapor transmission, and therefore, allow more natural skin function. This feature allows the kinesio tape to be worn for longer periods of time than typical more occlusive kinesio tape.
The kinesio tape of the present invention can be directly sealed to typical ostomy pouch films and do not require an additional layer to form a seal to the pouch. The present kinesio tape constructions can be sterilized by gamma irradiation, with no loss to or only minimal effect on kinesio tape properties. This feature is a highly desirable attribute of medical kinesio tape and specifically kinesio tape used to secure ostomy pouches to the peristomal region immediately after surgery.






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