Peel Test of Medical Tape Using Bioskin Plate：A Study Focusing on the Peeling Speed

Abstract

　Since the use of medical tape involves the risk of the skin-tear, it is desirable to elucidate evidence-based best peeling techniques. The purpose of this study was to determine the peel force of medical adhesive tape at different peeling speeds using a bioskin plate as the adherend. Peel testing was conducted using a bioskin plate as the adherend, four types of medical tape as experimental samples, and three tensile speeds (5 mm/sec, 15 mm/sec, and 30 mm/sec) . Gentle Fix, Pore Tape No. 12, and Surgical Tape No. 12 (manufactured by Kyowa) required the lowest peel forces at 5 mm/sec and at 15 mm/sec, respectively. Transpore White Surgical Tape required its lowest peel force at 15 mm/sec. Gentlefix and Pore Tape No. 12 required maximum peel force at 30 mm/sec, Transpore White Surgical Tape at 5 mm/sec, and Surgical Tape No. 12 (Kyowa) at 15 mm/sec.
　This research indicates that tape characteristics should be considered when selecting peeling speed, and required peeling force can be reduced by peeling at an appropriate speed.