Molnlycke Mepilex Border Sacrum Ag Antimicrobial Foam Dressing

Features of Mepilex Border Sacrum Ag Foam Dressing

• Excellent retention and effective exudate management
• Mepilex border sacrum dressing maintains a moist wound environment for optimal healing
• Silver technology of Molnlycke mepilex sacrum Ag antimicrobial foam dressing kills a wide range of bacteria for up to 7 days
• It can be lifted and positioned without losing the adherent properties
• May remain in place for several days depending on the condition of the wound
• No secondary fixation required
• Inactivates wound-related pathogens within 30 minutes
• Molnlycke foam dressing may be used under compression bandages
• Low potential for skin irritation and allergy

What to buy with Mepilex Border Sacrum Wound Antimicrobial Dressing

• Molnlycke Mesalt Sodium Chloride Impregnated Dressing
• Molnlycke Normlgel AG Antimicrobial Gel
• Calmoseptine Moisture Barrier Ointment

When to use Mepilex Border Sacrum Ag Dressing?

• Sloughy wound
• Medium to high exudation
• High exudation
• Infected wound
• Pressure ulcer

What is Safetac Technology Layer?

Safetac is a patented soft silicone adhesive technology. Mepilex Border Ag with Safetac technology is atraumatic both during wear and upon removal. It minimizes trauma to the wound and the surrounding skin, thereby minimizing pain to the patient. It also prevents maceration by sealing around the wound edges to protect the peri-wound skin.

How to use Mepilex Border Sacrum Ag Wound Dressing?

1. Gently cleanse the wound and dry the surrounding skin.
2. Choose a Mepilex Border Sacrum Ag antimicrobial foam dressing size that will allow the adherent border to overlap the wound area by at least 2cm.
3. Remove the release film.
4. Lay absorbent foam pad over wound area.
5. Gently smooth adherent border in place.
6. Do not stretch.

Contraindications of Mepilex Border Sacrum Ag Dressing

• Do not use on patients with a known sensitivity to silver
• Do not use on patients undergoing the following: radiation therapy, X-ray, ultrasound, diathermy or Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Do not use in conjunction with oxidizing agents such as hypochlorite solutions or hydrogen peroxide

Precautions of Mepilex Border AG Sacrum Wound Dressing

• Mepilex Border Sacrum Ag foam dressing should be used under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional.
• Clinicians/Healthcare Professionals should be aware that there are very limited data on prolonged and repeated use of silver-containing dressings, particularly in children and neonates.
• It may cause transient discoloration of the wound bed and surrounding skin.
• In the event of clinical infection, it does not replace the need for systemic therapy or other adequate infection treatment.
• The interaction of the dressing with other topical treatments has not been demonstrated.
• Other than saline solution or water, the interaction of cleansing agents in combination with Mepilex Border Sacrum Ag antimicrobial dressing has not been demonstrated.
• Do not use in conjunction with oxidizing agents such as hypochlorite solutions or hydrogen peroxide.
• Avoid contact with electrodes or conductive gels during electronic measurements, e.g. electrocardiograms (ECG) and electroencephalograms (EEG).
• For external use only.
• If reused, the performance of the product may deteriorate and cross-contamination may occur.
• Sterile: Do not use if inner package is damaged or opened prior to use. Do not re-sterilize.
• If the product is used after the expiry date product properties cannot be ensured.