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Mepilex
®
Border
Self-adherent soft silicone multi-layer foam dressing
Product description
Mepilex Border consists of:
1. a wound contact layer consisting of soft silicone adhesive (Safetac
®
) and a polyurethane
film carrier
2. a flexible, absorbent pad in three layers: a polyurethane foam, a viscose/polyester
non-woven spreading layer and a layer with super absorbent polyacrylate fibres
3. an outer polyurethane film which is vapour permeable and waterproof
Safetac is a unique adhesive technology that minimizes pain to patients and trauma to
intact skin or wounds.
Mepilex Border is a highly conformable self-adherent dressing that absorbs exudate,
maintains a moist wound environment and minimizes the risk for maceration.
Intended use
Mepilex Border is designed for a wide range of exuding wounds such as pressure ulcers,
leg and foot ulcers and traumatic wounds e.g skin tears and surgical wounds.
Mepilex Border can also be used on dry/necrotic wounds in combination with gels.
Mepilex Border may be used as part of a prophylactic therapy to help prevent skin damage,
e.g. pressure ulcers, postoperative blistering.
Instructions for use
Mepilex Border should be used by or under the supervision of a qualified health care
professional.
1. Cleanse the wound in accordance with normal procedures.
2. Dry the surrounding skin thoroughly.
3. Remove the release films and apply the adherent side to the wound. Do not stretch.
4. For best results, Mepilex Border should overlap the dry surrounding skin by at least
1-2 cm for the smaller sizes (sizes up to 12.5x12.5 cm) and 5 cm for the larger sizes in
order to protect the surrounding skin from maceration and fixate the dressing securely.
Mepilex Border may be left in place for several days depending on the condition of the
wound and surrounding skin, or as indicated by accepted clinical practice.
A change in dressing regimen can result in an initial increased level of exudates,
which temporarily may require an increased change frequency.
Mepilex Border can be used under compression bandaging.
Mepilex Border can be used in combination with gels.
Precautions
Do not use on patients with known sensitivity to the dressing or its components.
In the case of signs of clinical infection, consult a health care professional for adequate
infection treatment.
Do not use Mepilex Border together with oxidizing agents such as hypochlorite solutions or
hydrogen peroxide.
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.
Disposal
Disposal should be handled according to local environmental procedures.
Other information
The polyurethane foam used in the product may change color to more yellow when it is
exposed to light, air and/or heat. The color change has no influence on product properties
when used before expiry date.
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-sterilize.
If the product is used after expiry date product properties cannot be ensured.
If any serious incident has occurred in relation to the use of Mepilex Border it should be
reported to Mölnlycke Health Care.
Mepilex
®
and Safetac
®
are registered trademarks of Mölnlycke Health Care AB