Molnlycke Mepilex Border Self-Adherent Foam Dressing

Features of Mepilex Border Foam Dressing

• Excellent fluid handling capacity and dynamic permeability
• Gently adheres to the surrounding skin but not to the moist wound tissue
• Reduces pain and trauma to the wound and the peri-wound area
• Multi-layered foam pad allows for optimal moisture balance and fluid uptake
• Excellent retention capacity provides effective exudate management with minimum risk of maceration
• Soft edges of the Mepilex dressing help protect sensitive skin
• Bacteria-proof, viral proof and waterproof film protects the patient and the clinician
• Variety of sizes easily covers small to large wounds, including those located in the challenging areas of the body
• Can stay in place for up to 7 days depending on the exudate level and wound condition
• Conforms easily to different body contours
• Used in the prophylactic regimen to help prevent skin damage like pressure ulcers
• Works on 4 extrinsic factors that result in the development of pressure ulcers:
  • redistribute pressure
  • reduce friction
  • redistribute shear
  • maintain an optimal microclimate
• Absorbs more wound fluid for maximum security and protection
• Repositions easily after skin assessment
• Sterilized by ethylene oxide
• Comes individually packed in paper/plastic laminated peel pouches

Clinically proven to:

• Minimize pain when removed
• Create a faster wound healing environment compared to traditional dry-type gauze
• Reduce risk of skin damage

How does Mepilex Border Foam Dressing work?

• Backing Film: Viral proof, bacteria proof and shower-proof film. High breathability and permeability allow for effective vapor transmission.
• Retention Layer: Retains moisture and keeps it away from the skin to reduce the risk of maceration.
• Spreading Layer: Distributes the exudate evenly into the retention layer.
• Absorption Layer: Absorbent foam pad provides quick and effective absorption. Provides enhanced moisture control.
• Safetac Wound Contact Layer: Located nearest to the skin. Helps reduce pain to patients during dressing changes. Does not stick to the moist wound bed, but only to the surrounding dry skin. Seals the wound margins and reduces the risk of maceration.

 

How to use Mepilex Border with Safetac Technology?

When to use this dressing?

• For chronic wounds like pressure ulcers and Mepitac tape, secondary fixation product like Tubifast or compression bandage
• Apply extra fixation only around the margins of the dressing

Dressing Change Frequency

• Interval between changes will be determined by the amount of exudate produced by the wound
• Mepilex dressing may be left in place for up to 7 days depending on the wound condition

Precautions:

• Consult a health care professional for adequate treatment in case of clinical infection
• Do not use dressing with oxidizing agents such as hypochlorite solutions or hydrogen peroxide
• Store the dressing in dry conditions below 35 degrees C
• Protect the dressing from direct sunlight

Warnings:

• Mepilex Bordered Dressing can be used on clinical infection if appropriate antimicrobial therapy is used
• Initially, sloughy wounds may appear to increase in size due to moist conditions produced beneath the dressing
• It is normal to expect an increase in size at first

User Manual of Molnlycke Mepilex Border Self-Adherent Foam Dressing

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is this dressing waterproof?

Yes, this mepilex dressing is waterproof, viral, and bacterial proof with a multilayered wound pad construction to promote optimal moisture balance and fluid uptake.

2. Is mepilex border dressing breathable?

Mepilex Border Foam Dressing is breathable, yet showerproof backing film enables longer wear time and protects the wound by stopping bacteria and viruses.

3. Can you shower with dressing on?

The user may shower with the dressing. However, before getting into the shower, the user will need to ensure the edges around the dressing are secure by smoothing down the edges of the sauce.

4. Can you put the dressing on an open wound?

You can use mepilex dressing to manage low to moderately exuding wounds, such as leg and foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, and partial thickness burns. And can be used under compression bandaging.

5. What is mepilex foam dressing made of?

This is an absorbent, atraumatic dressing made from polyurethane foam. The outer surface is bonded to a vapor-permeable polyurethane membrane, a barrier to liquid and microorganisms.

6. Is this dressing medicated?

It is proven to minimize pain and skin damage at dressing changes. This medicated wound dressing is used where antimicrobial properties are indicated.

7. How often should mepilex border dressing be changed?

Mepilex Border may be left in place for up to 7 days, depending on the condition of the wound and surrounding skin, or as indicated by accepted clinical practice.