The cohesive properties allow the wrap to stick to itself but not to other materials or skin. It is supplied in individually packaged sterile rolls. Coban self‑adherent wrap is intended for use as an elastic wrap to provide compression or support, or to secure dressings or devices.
What is a Coban bandage?
Coban is a light weight cohesive elastic which provides controlled, consistent compression and conforms to all body contours. The laminate of nonwoven material and elastic fibers placed lengthwise, provide excellent elasticity. Adheres to itself without the use of pins, clips or tape.
When should you not use Coban?
Coban 2 Compression System should not be used on patients with an ABI <0.5. Patients with mixed etiology leg ulcers and an ABPI <0.5 and >1.3 should be referred to a vascular specialist for further evaluation and care recommendations.
Can Coban wraps get wet?
Unless told otherwise by your occupational therapist, you can reuse Coban™ wrap until it gets wet or dirty, or stops sticking to itself.
What does Coban stand for?
A self-adhering bandage or cohesive bandage (coban) is a type of bandage or wrap that coheres to itself but does not adhere well to other surfaces.
Who makes Coban wrap?
3M™
3M™ Coban™ Self-Adherent Wrap | 3M United States.
How tight should Coban be?
Stretch the Coban to about half of its maximum stretch and wrap it around the tip of your finger. Make sure that you leave the fingertip free so that you can check the colour of your skin to ensure that the wrap is not on too tightly.
What happens when Coban gets wet?
If it becomes damp, leave it open to the air until it is dry. When sleeping, if your compression system sticks to the sheets, it may be helpful to wear lightweight pyjamas or tubular cotton bandage provided by your therapist over the compression system.
How do you remove a Coban wrap?
The end of the Coban is pulled firmly against the ring in the distal direction toward the tip of finger. The Coban will start to unwind as it is pulled, gradually sliding the ring off the finger (Figure 2). Figure 1. The finger is wrapped snuggly with Coban, starting at fingertip.
What is 3M Coban made of?
| Material | Elastic |
| Overall Length (Imperial) | 5 yd |
| Overall Length (Metric) | 4.5 m |
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 4 in |
| Overall Width (Metric) | 100 mm |
What is Coban made of?
Coban consists of a flesh coloured, water-vapour permeable, non-woven polyester fabric containing longitudinal strands of polyester urethane (elastane). The fabric is coated with a self-adherent substance that gives the bandage the ability to stick to itself but not to skin or clothing.
Who invented Coban wrap?
Coban Wrap was supposedly invented by a very smart engineer at 3M Company two years before he invented the glue for post-its. Both products have helped me and I am very grateful. Coban does not stick to your skin.
Does Coban contain latex?
3M Coban Latex Free Self Adherent Wrap is a self adherent wrap that functions like tape, but sticks only to itself. It does not contain natural rubber latex in the product or its packaging.
When was Coban wrap invented?
Thursday, April 22, 2010. Toe Injuries: Coban Wrap for Compression and Stabilization. Coban Wrap was supposedly invented by a very smart engineer at 3M Company two years before he invented the glue for post-its.
What is Coban used for?
With more than 40 years of service, Coban is used in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and homecare to secure medical devices to a patient, secure dressings, reduce edema, reduce post-operative swelling, immobilize splints and to immobilize strains. Coban is used as a Compression Dressing, Unna Boot Dressing, and Elastic Tape.
