Mastisol is a liquid medical adhesive used to secure dressings, tapes, and certain medical devices. Mastisol ensures the integrity of these tapes and devices over an extended period of time.
Mastisol® Liquid Adhesive
What is Mastisol?
What are the unique benefits of Mastisol?
Improve Patient Safety
Use of Mastisol reduces likelihood of dressing displacement and device dislodgement [1,2,3,4] creating a lasting occlusive barrier that minimizes risk of infection. [5,6,7] Mastisol secures even in moist or moisture-prone areas (non-water soluble) and is compatible with Chlorahexadine Gluconate
Quality
Mastisol promotes compliance with CDC guidelines. [1,2,3,4] It is clinically-proven to improve the adhesive power of a variety of different adhesive tapes/dressings. [3]
Cost Avoidance
Use of Mastisol can improve nursing efficiency by reducing the time and materials related to unscheduled dressing changes. Reduced CRBSIs lead to a reduction in hard costs for treatment and reimbursement consequences
Suggested Applications
IV Therapy
Vascular Access
Operating Room
Wound Closure Strip Securement, ET Tube Securement
Wound Ostomy
Ostomy Appliance Securement, Wound Dressing Securement, NPWT Drape Securement
Hematology/Oncology
IV Dressing Securement, Wound Dressing Securement
Intensive Care Units
IV & Arterial Line Dressing Securement, ET Tube & NG Tube Securement, Fecal Management Bag & Foley Anchor Securement
Emergency Room
Wound Closure Strip Securement, Wound Dressing Securement, Chest Tube Securement
Respiratory Therapy
ET Tube & NG Tube Securement
Pediatrics
Wound Closure Strip Securement, Wound Dressing Securement, ET Tube & NG Tube Securement
Sleep Lab/Telemetry
Lead Securement
Mastisol Instructions For Use
Ordering Information
| Product SKUs | 0496-0523-48 | 0496-0523-15 | 0496-0523-16 | 0496-0523-06 | |
| Product | 48 x 2/3 mL Vial, Box | 15 mL, Bottle | 15 mL, Spray Bottle | 2 oz, Bottle | |
| Packer Qty | 1 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Testimonials
“Mastisol was the only product able to hold the {device} system on the patient…it was easy to use and did not burn or hurt the patient.”
– Diana B., RN, Falls Church VA
“This product is really making a difference in patient care. The tape {used to secure the NG tube} kept sliding down the patient’s nose {due to their oily skin and} put the patient at risk of aspiration. When Mastisol was used…problem solved.”
– Lori M., RN, Dearborn MI
“I have had numerous years of experience with Mastisol. It is easy to use and has superior adhesive qualities. I have never heard any complaints about the product, either from practitioners or patients.”
– Beverly B., Clinical Educator, Phoenix, AZ
[1]Deneau J, Craig A. Nursing Survey Reveals Novel Strategy in Assisting Adherence to Best Practices of CVC Dressing Management. Poster presented at: Institute for Healthcare Improvement National Forum, December 8-11, 2013.
[2]Pullen D. Quality Improvement Initiative to Improve Dressing Adherence Reveals Improved Dressing Adherence Observations on a Before- After Analysis. Poster presented at: AVA Annual Scientific Meeting, September 7-10, 2014.
[3]Patel N. The influence of tape type and of skin preparation on the force required to dislodge angiocatheters. Can J Anaesth. 1994;41:8:738-741
[4]Lesesne CB. The postoperative use of wound adhesives: gum mastic versus benzoin, USP.J Dermatol Surg Onc. 1992;18(11):990.
[5]Timsit J. et al. Dressing disruption is a major risk factor for catheter-related infections. Crit Care Med. 2012;40(6):1701-1714.
[6]Broome ME, Bates TA, Lillis PP, McGahee TW. Children’s medical fears, coping behaviors, and pain perceptions during a lumbar puncture. Oncol Nurs Forum. 1990 May-Jun; 17(3): 361-7. PMID: 2342970.
[7]Ryder M, Duley C. Evaluation of compatibility of a gum mastic liquid adhesive and liquid adhesive remover with an alcoholic chlorhexidine gluconate skin preparation. J Infus Nurs. 2016;40(4):245-252.