Mepilex® is a sterile, non-bordered soft silicone foam dressing designed for the management of exuding acute and chronic wounds. Its absorbent foam manages wound fluid while the Safetac® wound-contact layer helps minimise pain and trauma to the wound and surrounding skin during dressing changes.
Key features:
- Soft, absorbent foam dressing
- Suitable for a wide range of exuding wounds
- Safetac® soft silicone wound-contact layer
- Helps minimise pain and trauma during dressing changes
- Absorbs wound exudate
- Helps maintain a moist wound-healing environment
- Helps reduce the risk of peri-wound maceration
- Soft and highly conformable
- Can be cut to shape
- Suitable for use under compression bandaging
- Can be used in combination with wound gels
- Non-bordered – additional fixation may be required
- Sterile and single use
Suitable for:
- Leg and foot ulcers
- Pressure ulcers
- Traumatic wounds
- Skin tears
- Secondary healing wounds
- Other exuding acute and chronic wounds
- Protection of compromised or fragile skin
Available sizes:
- 5 × 5cm – Box of 5
- 10 × 11cm – Box of 5
- 20 × 21cm – Box of 5
- 20 × 50cm – Box of 2
Product details:
- Product type: Non-bordered silicone foam dressing
- Technology: Safetac®
- Adhesive: Soft silicone wound-contact layer
- Suitable under compression: Yes
- Sterility: Sterile
- Manufacturer: Mölnlycke Health Care
Apply the Safetac® side directly to the wound and secure with an appropriate bandage or fixation product where required. Dressing changes may be several days apart depending on the wound condition and level of exudate.
Always follow the instructions supplied with the dressing and advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
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