Product Description:

Mepilex Border is a self-adherent, absorbent dressing to be used as part of a prophylactic therapy to prevent pressure ulcers and minimise the risk of maceration. For wound treatment it maintains a moist wound environment. The waterproof outer layer protects from dirt and bacteria. The dressing has a Safetac wound contact layer that is a unique adhesive technology. It minimises pain to patients and trauma to wounds and skin at dressing removal.

Mepilex Border consists of:

• A wound contact layer consisting of soft silicone adhesive (Safetac) and a film carrier
• A flexible absorbent pad in three layers: a foam, a non-woven spreading layer and a layer with super absorbent fibres.
• An outer film which is breathable but waterproof, providing a barrier to external contaminants

Areas of Use:

Mepilex Border is designed to be part of a prophylactic therapy to prevent skin damage, e.g. pressure ulcers and to reduce postoperative blistering. Mepilex Border is also designed for a wide range of exuding wounds such as pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, foot ulcers, traumatic wounds (e.g. skin tears) and surgical wounds. Mepilex Border can also be used on dry/necrotic wounds in combination with gels.

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