Absorbent soft silicone dressing
Mepilex is a soft and highly conformable foam dressing that absorbs exudate and maintains a moist wound environment. The Safetac layer seals the wound edges, preventing the exudate from leaking onto the surrounding skin, thus minimizing the risk for maceration. The Safetac layer ensures that the dressing can be changed without damaging the wound or surrounding skin or exposing the patient to additional pain.
Benefits of Mepilex
Minimizes pain and trauma at dressing changes
Stays in place allowing for "hands-free" to facilitate application of compression or retention bandages
Well suited to be used under compression bandages
Can be cut to suit various wound shapes and difficult-to dress locations
Promotes patient comfort during wear
Can remain in place for several days depending on the condition of the wound
Can be lifted and adjusted without losing its adherent properties
Low potential for skin irritation and allergy
Areas of use
Mepilex is designed for a wide range of exuding wounds such as leg and foot ulcers, pressure ulcers and traumatic wounds, e.g. skin tears and secondary healing wounds.
Mepilex Heel
Mepilex Heel conforms well to the heel preventing exudate from pooling and causing maceration. Mepilex Heel is ideal for most shapes or sizes of feet.