How to remove residual adhesive

[John Washbourne]

I am looking for an easy way to remove the residual adhesive from pump sites. Is there a product or household remedy for removing that stuff?

The pump cannula is bad enough, but the extra large adhesive from continuous monitoring is even worse (i.e. dexcom).

Thanks in advance ...

[JDRF-Team-LRS]

Hello John,
I'm a volunteer and also a pumper.  My experiences might be helpul for you.

In the past, I did have some trouble with "goo" and used baby-oil and cotton and a bit of friction to remove it.  Depending on the adhesive, alcohol swabs can work, but that's so drying, I try to avoid it.

I use a product on my skin before I insert the cannula with its adhesive.  Made by Smith & Nephew, it is called Skin-Prep Protective Wipe.  I have no affiliation with this company, but have used it myself with good results.  Because I'm not a physician, I urge you to talk with your doc about the adviseability of using this product yourself.  It's available without Rx, but some folks might sensitive to the ingredients, so it's best to check it out before you use it.

It applies by wiping it on -- much like an alcohol swab.  When it dries (a few seconds) it is tacky and helps the adhesive to stick.  I also find that when it's time to change my site, I get no residual "goo."  

Hope this helps.

[Larry68]

My endo (who is also T1 on a pump) sugggested Smith and Nephew IV3000 catheter derssing as a barrier between the cannula and skin. I am considering the pump, but I am allergic to most adhesives, and this product solved his problem with new adhesives. I tried it by itself. It adhered through showers and persperation (it breathes). It peeled off cleanly after 3 days with no residue or skin reaction.

Hope this helps,
Larry

[TS1127]

I use the household product Goo Gone, I don't use it all the time, but when I do it works well. It can be found in almost any store, even hardware stores. It's actually used to remove anything sticky,gum,price tags. I use it around my house also. I hope this works for ya, as it did for me

[TonyAlmeida]

I used to have this trouble and then had skin irritation from Smith and Nephew IV3000 and Skin-Prep (both of which dried my skin out something horrible).

I use Bard Protective Barrier Film.  Does the same thing as IV3000 and Skin-Prep, without the irritation.  When I remove my set, I use smith&nephew UNI-SOLVE.  Makes the set easy to come out (less skin trauma) and wipe the area with a damp cloth later to remove the UNI-SOLVE residue.

[mimsey]

For his CGMS my husband uses Tegaderm from 3M and NexCare.  It's a very thin, flexible adhesive window that we apply where the sensor will be placed (first foldling it gently to cut a small hole where the sensor wire will go).  The Sensor and Transmitter are then applied on top of the Tegaderm.  The result is that my husband who can't tolerate ordinary bandaids or medical adhesives for more than a few minutes without getting crazy itching and bright red, irritated skin, can were the sensor for 7 to 10 days with little or no trouble.  And when he removes it, the tegaderm comes off clean leaving little or no residue.