Mepilex Absorbent Foam Dressing is a soft silicone featuring Safetac technology. Mepilex is non-adherent to moist wound beds, yet it adheres gently to dry skin. Mepilex absorbs exudate effectively and can be used under compression bandages.

 

Features:

1. Flexible and absorbent soft silicone
2. Vapor permeable polyurethane film backing
3. No damage to vital tissues
4. Increased patient comfort
5. Pain-free dressing change
6. No adhesive residue
7. Ease of handling
8. 5 dressing per box

 

Indications:

 Designed for a wide range of exuding wounds, painful wounds, and wounds with compromised or fragile surrounding skin, including pressure ulcers and lower-extremity ulcers, such as venous and diabetic ulcers.

 

Applying a Mepilex Absorbent Foam Dressing:

1. Clean the wound area. Make sure the surrounding skin is dry.
2. Select an appropriate dressing size.
3. For best results Mepilex should overlap the surrounding skin by at least 3/4" (2 cm).
4. If necessary, cut the dressing to fit.

 

Removal:

1. Leave Mepilex in place for several days depending on the condition of the wound and the surrounding skin, or according to facility policy.