Molnlycke Mepilex Flex Foam Dressing

Benefits of Molnlycke 595600 Mepilex Border Flex Foam Dressing

• Innovative Flex Technology in the spreading and retention layers allows Mepilex Border Flex to move in every direction reducing skin stress, increasing comfort and keeping it in place
• Smart exudate management
• The 5-layer dressing absorbs, channels, and traps exudate and also allows you to track progress
• Mepilex border flex also keeps exudate containing bacteria away from the wound bed and minimizes re-entry, even under compression
• Mepilex dressing reduced pain and trauma during dressing changes
• Border bandages by mepilex reduced risk of maceration compared to traditional (adhesive) dressings

Features of Molnlycke Mepilex Border Flex Foam Dressing

• Mepilex Border Flex is proven to handle more fluid than other all-in-one foam dressings
• Flex technology enables 360° stretch, to mirror body movements and avoid premature detachment, so it can stay on for longer than non-flex dressings
• Flex technology distributes the load force evenly, patients consider it comfortable
• Dressing edges are better protected with 18% less load transfer, to reduce the risk of dressing rolling

What to buy with Molnlycke Mepilex Flex Foam Dressing

• Molnlycke Tubifast 2-Way Stretch Tubular Bandage
• Molnlycke Mefix Self-Adhesive Dressing Tape
• Molnlycke Normlgel AG Antimicrobial Gel

Five Layer Technology of Mepilex Border Flex Dressing

When to use Mepilex Border Flex Dressing?

• Medium to high exudation
• Viscous exudate
• Painful wound
• Fragile skin
• Foot ulcer
• Leg ulcer
• Burn
• Traumatic wound
• Pressure ulcer
• Skin tear

How to use Molnlycke Border Flex Dressing?

• Select an appropriate dressing size. When applicable choose a dressing shape optimized for the specific anatomical site.
• The wound pad should overlap the dry surrounding skin by at least 1-2cm in order to protect the surrounding skin from maceration and to affix the dressing securely.
• Cleanse the wound in accordance to clinical practice. Dry the surrounding skin thoroughly.
• Remove the first release film and apply the adherent side to the wound.
• Remove the remaining release liners and smooth down the border on the skin.
• Do not stretch.

Safety Precautions while using Mepilex Flex Foam Dressing

• Do not use on patients with known hypersensitivity to the ingoing materials/components of the product.
• Do not use together with oxidising agents such as hypochlorite solutions or hydrogen peroxide.
• If you see signs of infection e.g. fever or the wound or surrounding skin becoming red, warm or swollen, consult a health care professional for appropriate treatment.
• The use of dressings as part of a prophylactic therapy does not preclude the need to continue to develop and follow a comprehensive pressure ulcer prevention protocol, i.e. support surfaces, positioning, nutrition, hydration, skin care and mobility.
• Do not reuse. If reused performance of the product may deteriorate, cross contamination may occur
• Sterile. Do not use if sterile barrier is damaged or opened prior to use. Do not re-sterilise.

User Manual of Molnlycke Mepilex Flex Foam Dressing