Mepilex® Border is an all-in-one foam dressing that is suitable for a wide range of exuding acute and chronic wounds. It maintains a moist wound-healing environment and effectively absorbs and retains exudate.
The Safetec® Layer seals the wound edges, preventing exudate from leaking onto the surrounding skin and minimizes risk of maceration. The Safetec® layer also ensures that the dressing can be changed without damaging the surrounding skin and minimizes pain and trauma at dressing changes. The dressing can also be re-positioned if necessary.
Mepilex® Border Dressings are available in a wide range of sizes making them the ideal solution for a wide array of wounds including those located on awkward areas such as elbows, ankles and knees.
Mepilex® Border can also be used to prevent pressure ulcers . They have been proven to act on factors leading to the formation of pressure ulcers by
- Redistributing shear
- Redistributing pressure
- Reducing friction
- Maintaining an optimal wound environment
Benefits of Mepilex® Border
- Self Adherent
- Does nor adhere to the wound
- Minimal pain and trauma during dressing changes
- Maintains a moist wound healing environment
- Can be used under compression bandages
- Can remain in place for up to 7 days depending on wound condition
Areas of Use
Mepilex® Border is suitable for use on a wide range of exuding wounds such as
- Pressure Ulcers
- Leg and Foot ulcers
- Traumatic wounds eg skin tears
- Proctecting new tattoos
- Surgical wounds
Mepilex® border is available to purchase online in a wide range of sizes and Worldwide delivery from www.wound-care.co.uk