What is safetac technology?
Safetac® is the original wound contact layer with silicone adhesion. It is designed to conform and adhere to the skin without sticking to the moist wound, allowing for easy removal of dressings without damaging the skin. 1 2. That means less pain for your patients.
How long can mepilex border stay on?
Mepilex Border & Allevyn. This dressing can stay on for up to 7 days. The goal to heal this wound is to maintain the moist environment and aid debridement of the slough (if present) by using: a moisture-retentive dressing and a hydrogel eg.
Does mepilex heal wounds?
Mepilex® absorbent foam dressing is trusted around the world to treat a wide range of chronic and acute wounds. The product is easily conformable and highly absorbent, to effectively manage wound exudate.
What is the difference between mepilex border and mepilex Border Lite?
Mepilex Border Lite® is a thin and conformable version of Mepilex Border, ideal for body contours and hard to dress areas and is available in smaller sizes. It is a self- adherent dressing that absorbs exudate, maintains a moist wound environment and minimizes the risk of peri-wound maceration.
How do I use mepitel?
Moisten gloves to avoid adherence to Mepitel®. Apply Mepitel® Soft Silicone Wound Contact Layer over the wound. Smooth Mepitel® in place onto the surrounding skin, ensuring a good seal. Remove the remaining protective film.
Who invented mepilex?
Thomas Fabo
1980s. Thomas Fabo invents the revolutionary Safetac® technology, which reduces pain and tissue damage in wound management.
Can you shower with mepilex border?
Mepilex Border Flex can be used for up to 7 days The dressing is also water resistant to allow the patients to shower. Mepilex® Border Flex may be left in place up to 7 days, depending on the condition of the wound and surrounding skin, or as indicated by accepted clinical practice.
Can you cut mepilex border?
Mepilex® Border Post-Op dressing is extra-conformable and easy to use for surgical wounds, cuts and abrasions. It’s self-adherent, thanks to Safetac® – the original less-pain contact layer with silicone adhesion.
When do you use mepilex border?
Mepilex® Border is designed for a wide range of exuding wounds such as pressure injuries, leg and foot ulcers, and traumatic wounds such as skin tears and surgical wounds. Mepilex® Border may be used as part of a prophylactic therapy to help prevent skin damage (e.g., pressure injuries, postoperative blistering).
What do you cover mepitel with?
When used on bleeding wounds or wounds with high viscosity exudate, Mepitel/Mepitel One should be covered with a moist absorbent dressing pad.
Can mepitel be cut?
Mepitel® can be cut to size, if needed, before removing the protective films. If more than one piece of Mepitel® is required, overlap the dressings, making sure that the pores are not blocked. While holding the larger protective film, remove the smaller one. Moisten gloves to avoid adherence to Mepitel®.
What kind of dressing is Mepitel?
Mepitel® is a gentle two-sided wound contact layer with Safetac® – the contact layer designed to minimize pain and trauma at dressing change. Mepitel does not adhere to the moist wound so it can be easily removed without damaging the skin, potentially reducing pain for your patients.
What do you need to know about Mepilex border Lite?
Mepilex Border Lite is a hospital quality dressing that minimizes pain during dressing changes while managing wound care at home. The dressing is a thin, conformable, all-in-one, bordered foam dressing and is ideal for body contours and hard to dress areas.
How big is a Mepilex border Lite wound dressing?
The Mepilex Border Lite wound dressing maintains a moist wound environment while minimizing pain and trauma to the wound and surrounding skin.
How big is a Mepilex border flex case?
Ordering information Product code Size Pcs/case HCPCS 583300 5.1” x 6.3” (13 x 16 cm) 35 A6212 583400 6” x 7.5” (15 x 19 cm) 45 A6213 583500 3.1” x 4” (7.8 x 10 cm) 50 A6212
Why do you need 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 1 2 3 and keeping it in place. The 5-layer dressing absorbs, channels and traps exudate and also allows you to track progress.*
