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Mepilex® foam dressings
Discover the Mepilex® range of wound treatment and prevention solutions – delivering clinically-proven better outcomes with less pain for patients.
Not all prevention dressings are created equal
Five-layer dressings aren’t new, but what we put inside ours makes them truly unique solutions. Mepilex® Border Foam Dressings are each designed with proprietary technologies, such as Deep DefenseTM for strength and flexibility, or Flex Technology for flexibility and superior conformability during movement. Depending on the clinical needs, we aim to provide the right dressing to cost-effectively manage and protect against pressure injuries.
Our wound care dressing contain Safetac® Technology: clinically proven to avoid maceration, hurt less when removed and reduce the need for pain medication.
Bordered Foam Dressings
Non-Bordered Foam Dressings
Specialty Foam Dressings
Molnlycke Health Care
Starting at: $20.99
BORDERED FOAM DRESSINGS
Mepilex Border Flex
Designed to conform and stay on
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.
Smart exudate management
The 5-layer dressing absorbs, channels and traps exudate and also allows you to track progress.* It also keeps exudate containing bacteria away from the wound bed and minimizes re-entry, even under compression. ⁴
Reduced pain and trauma
Our proven Safetac® technology means less pain and trauma to the skin5 during dressing changes and reduced risk of maceration compared to traditional (adhesive) dressings. ⁶
Mepilex Border Flex Lite
A flexible, all-in-one foam dressing suitable for non-to-moderately exuding wounds, as well as when a wound is located on a challenging contour
Mepilex Border Flex Lite is a flexible, all-in-one foam dressing suitable for non-to-moderately exuding wounds, as well as when a wound is located on a challenging contour. The addition of Flex Technology in the spreading layer means Mepilex Border Flex Lite is 4x more conformable than its precedent, Mepilex Border Lite.
• Flex Technology allows Mepilex Border Flex Lite to move in every direction, reducing skin stress, increasing comfort and keeping it in place.
• The unique four-layer dressing absorbs and channels exudate away from the wound bed, and allows you to track progress without disturbing the wound.
• Molnlycke’s proven Safetac Technology means less pain and trauma to the skin during dressing changes and less maceration compared to traditional (adhesive) dressings.
Mepilex Border Ag
All-in-one antimicrobial foam dressing for medium to high exuding wounds
Mepilex® Border Ag is an all-in-one antimicrobial foam dressing that effectively absorbs and retains exudate and maintains a moist wound environment. The Safetac® technology layer seals the wound edges, which prevents the exudate from leaking onto the surrounding skin and minimizes the risk of maceration. ¹ The Safetac technology layer allows that the dressing can be changed without damaging the wound or surrounding skin or exposing the patient to additional pain. ²
Mepilex Border Ag starts to inactivate wound related pathogens within 30 minutes with sustained effect up to 7 days. ³ By reducing the number of microorganisms, Mepilex Border Ag may also reduce odor.
• Minimizes pain and trauma at dressing change ²
• Effective, sustained release of silver ⁴
• Self-adherent – no secondary fixation required
• Promotes patient comfort during wear
• Low potential for skin irritation and allergy
• Barrier to outside moisture, viruses and bacteria†
† Microbes larger than 25 nm.
Mepilex Border Post-Op
All-in-one post-op dressing with extra flexibility for patient mobility
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. It’s designed to mould softly to skin without sticking to the moist wound, ¹ so you can remove it easily without damaging the skin. ² ³ ⁴
The absorbent pad has Flex technology for extra flexibility – so you can rely on it for dressing surgical incisions on joints such as hips and knees² ³ ⁴ – to support early patient mobility. The design is highly absorbent, ⁵ to reduce dressing change frequency. ³ ⁴
• Helps reduce the risk of surgical site infections ⁶
• Supports early patient mobilization ⁷
• Can help reduce dressing-related costs ³ ²
• Minimizes pain during dressing change ² ³ ⁴ ⁶
• Doesn’t stick to the wound ¹
NON-BORDERED FOAM DRESSINGS
Mepilex
Conformable foam dressing for a wide range of acute and chronic wounds
Mepilex® absorbent foam dressing is trusted around the world to manage a wide range of chronic and acute wounds. The product is easily conformable and highly absorbent, to effectively manage wound exudate.
Every Mepilex wound dressing includes Safetac® –the original contact layer designed to minimize pain and trauma at dressing change, so you can remove it easily without damaging the skin.¹ That means less pain for your patients.² Safetac also seals the wound margins to protect skin from damaging leakage and maceration. ³
Mepilex may be cut to suit various wound shapes and difficult to dress locations.
• Soft and conformable
• Less pain during dressing changes ²
• Seals wound margin to avoid maceration³
• May be used under compression
Mepilex Ag
Antimicrobial foam dressing for low to medium exuding burns and wounds
Mepilex® Ag is a soft and highly conformable antimicrobial foam dressing that absorbs exudate and maintains a moist wound environment. The Safetac® technology layer seals the wound edges, preventing the exudate from leaking onto the surrounding skin, thus minimizing the risk of maceration. ¹ The Safetac technology layer allows that the dressing can be changed without damaging the wound or surrounding skin or exposing the patient to additional pain.
Mepilex Ag starts to inactivate wound related pathogens within 30 minutes with sustained effect up to 7 days. ¹ By reducing the number of microorganisms, Mepilex Ag may also reduce odor.
• Minimizes pain and trauma at dressing changes ²
• Stays in place allowing easy application of compression or retention bandage
• Well suited for use under compression bandages
• May be cut to suit various wound shapes and difficult-to-dress locations
• Promotes patient comfort during wear
• May remain in place for several days depending on the condition of the wound
• May be adjusted without losing its adherent properties
• Low potential for skin irritation and allergy
Mepilex Lite
The absorbent thin foam dressing designed for managing non to low exuding acute and chronic wounds
Mepilex® Lite foam dressing is designed to help manage non to low exuding acute and chronic wounds. The thin profile is soft and conformable, to make it easy to use for difficult-to-dress areas of the body. the patient to additional pain.
Mepilex Lite is designed to conform and gently adhere to the skin without adhering to the moist wound. The Safetac® layer allows for atraumatic dressing changes and causes less pain and trauma for patients.¹ ² Further, the Safetac layer of Mepilex Lite seals the wounds margins to reduce the severity of skin reactions from radiotherapy treatment. ³
• Less pain during dressing changes ¹ ²
• Soft and conformable design, for ease of use
• Minimizes the risk of maceration ⁴
•Can be easily cut to size, for versatility
SPECIALTY DRESSINGS
Mepilex Transfer
Thin, conformable exudate transfer foam dressing
Mepilex® Transfer is a thin and conformable for even the most difficult to dress wound. The Safetac® technology layer allows for direct contact to the wound and the surrounding skin, including uneven surfaces. As the Safetac technology layer seals around the wound, the foam structure of Mepilex Transfer allows the exudate to move vertically into a secondary absorbent pad. Mepilex Transfer maintains a moist wound environment in combination with an appropriate secondary dressing. the patient to additional pain.
• Transfers exudate away from the wound
• Atraumatic to the wound and surrounding skin on removal ¹
• Conforms well to body contours
• May be cut to shape
• Minimizes the risk of maceration ²
• Promotes patient comfort during wear and minimizes pain upon removal ¹
• Suitable for large and/or fragile wounds
Mepilex Transfer Ag
Antimicrobial foam exudate transfer dressing for exuding burns and wounds
Mepilex® Transfer Ag is a thin and conformable, antimicrobial wound contact layer. The Safetac® technology layer allows direct contact to the wound and the surrounding skin, including uneven surfaces. As the Safetac technology layer seals around the wound, the foam structure of Mepilex Transfer Ag allows exudate to move vertically into a secondary absorbent dressing. the patient to additional pain.
Mepilex Transfer Ag inactivates wound related pathogens within 30 minutes¹ with a sustained effect up to 14 days.² By reducing the number of microorganisms, Mepilex Transfer Ag may also reduce odor. the patient to additional pain.
• Effective, sustained release of silver provides rapid antimicrobial effect within 30 minutes¹ that is sustained for up to 14 days²
• Promotes patient comfort during wear
• Conforms well to body contours
• May be cut to desired shapes
• Effective under compression bandages
Mepilex Border Sacrum
Five-layer foam dressing for pressure ulcer prevention and management of sacral wounds
Mepilex® Border Sacrum features proprietary Deep Defense® technology, providing an optimal balance of strength and flexibility. Each of the unique five layers serves a specific purpose in pressure ulcer prevention, adding to the dressing’s strength, durability and absorbency. ¹
When used for management of wounds, Mepilex Border Sacrum effectively absorbs and retains exudate and maintains a moist wound environment for optimal healing.⁴ ⁵ The Safetac® technology layer seals the wound edges, preventing exudate leakage onto the surrounding skin which minimizes the risk of maceration.⁴
• Proven to prevent pressure ulcers
• Proprietary Deep Defense Technology* protects against the extrinsic forces of pressure, shear and friction and managing microclimate ⁸
• Safetac technology reduces the risk of maceration ⁴ and minimizes pain during dressing changes ⁶
• Excellent fluid-handling capacity and retention ⁹
Mepilex Border Sacrum Ag
Antimicrobial all-in-one foam dressing for medium to high exuding sacral ulcers
Mepilex® Border Sacrum Ag antimicrobial foam dressing is specifically designed for medium- to high-exuding sacral wounds – for when you need an all-in-one dressing with an antimicrobial action. the patient to additional pain.
Within the dressing, Mepilex Border Sacrum Ag has been shown to inactivate wound relevant pathogens – bacteria and fungi – within three hours, as shown in vitro.¹ An international consensus states that an antimicrobial action is indicated to help reduce bioburden in infected wounds.² And acts as an antimicrobial barrier in wounds at high risk of infection or re-infection.² the patient to additional pain.
Mepilex Border Sacrum Ag adheres gently with Safetac® – the original less-pain contact layer with silicone adhesion. So your patients experience less pain during dressing changes.³ ⁴ ⁵ ⁶
• Less painful dressing changes ⁴⁻⁶
• Rapid and sustained antimicrobial activity ¹
• Retains a high volume of fluid for effective exuding-wound management ¹
• All-in-one foam dressing for sacral ulcers
Mepilex Heel
Conformable foam dressing for acute and chronic wounds on the heel
Mepilex® Heel is a shaped foam dressing, designed for wounds occurring on the heel. Mepilex Heel minimizes pain and wound or skin damage at dressing change. ¹ ² Mepilex Heel’s absorbency effectively manages wound exudate The conformability of the dressing allows it to easily and comfortably fit on the heel. ³
• Minimizes pain and trauma at dressing changes ¹
• Stays in place allowing easy application of compression or retention bandages
• Minimizes the risk of maceration ³
• Effectively manages exudate ²
• Shaped especially for the heel
Mepilex Border Heel
Five-layer foam dressing for pressure ulcer prevention and management of heel wounds
Mepilex® Border Heel features proprietary Deep Defense® technology, providing an optimal balance of strength and flexibility. Each of the unique five layers serves a specific purpose in pressure ulcer prevention adding to the dressing’s strength, durability and absorbency. ¹ No other dressing on the market exhibits these same properties – or the published, peer-reviewed results – in pressure ulcer prevention. ² the patient to additional pain.
• Proven to prevent pressure ulcers the patient to additional pain.
• Proprietary Deep Defense Technology™ protects against the extrinsic forces of pressure, shear and friction and managing microclimate ⁸
• Safetac technology reduces the risk of maceration ⁵ and minimizes pain during dressing changes ⁹
• Excellent fluid-handling capacity and retention ¹⁰
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2. Zillmer R, et al. Biophysical effects of repetitive removal of adhesive dressings on peri-ulcer skin. J Wound Care 2006;15(5):187-191.
3. Waring M, et al. An evaluation of the skin stripping of wound dressing adhesives. J Wound Care 2011;20(9):412-422.
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11. Wiberg AB, et al. Preventing maceration with a soft silicone dressing: in-vitro evaluations. Poster presented at the 3rd Congress of WUWHS, Toronto, Canada. 4-8 June 2008.
12. Bredow J, et al. Randomized clinical trial to evaluate the performance of a flexible self-adherent absorbent dressing coated with a soft silicone layer after hip, knee or spinal surgery in comparison to standard wound dressing. Poster presentation at the 5th Congress of WUWHS, Florence, Italy, 25-29 Sep 2016.
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