Mepilex Ag

Mepilex Ag is an antimicrobial soft silicone foam dressing that is designed for the management of low to moderately exuding wounds such as leg and foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, and partial thickness burns. Mepilex Ag may be used on infected wounds as a part of a treatment regimen under the supervision of qualified health care professional. Mepilex Ag can be used under compression bandaging.

Safety Measures:

Mepilex Ag should be stored in dry conditions below 25°C/77°F and protected from direct sunlight. Note that any colour variance in Mepilex Ag do not affect product performance or safety.

Disposal should be handled according to local environment procedures.

Directions For Use:

1. Cleanse the wound with saline solution or water according to standard clinical practice.

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 result, Mepilex Ag should overlap the dry surrounding skin by at least 1 - 2 cm for the smaller sizes (sizes up to 12.5 x 12.5 cm) and 5 cm for the larger sizes in order to protect the surrounding skin from maceration and excoriation and fixate the dressing securely. If required, Mepilex Ag can be cut to suit various wound shapes and locations.

5. When necessary, fixate Mepilex Ag with a bandage or other fixation.

Mepilex Ag is intended for short-term use up to 4 weeks. For long-term use, a clinical assessment by a physician is recommended.

Product Specifications and Features:

Mepilex Ag consists of:

1. a Safetac wound contact layer.

2. a flexible absorbent pad of grey polyurethane foam containing a silver compound and activated carbon.

3. an outer film which is vapour permeable and waterproof.

Mepilex Ag contains silver sulphate that relleases silver ions to create an effective bacterial barrier and inactivates a wide range of wound related pathogens (bacteria and fungi) shown in vitro. By reducing the number of microorganisms, Mepilex Ag may also reduce odour.

Mepilex Ag has also been shown to inactivate wound related pathogens, up to 7 days in vitro.

Safetac, is a unique adhesive technology that minimises pain to patients and trauma to intact skin or wounds.

Area Of Use:

Mepilex Ag is a highly conformable dressing that absorbs exudate and maintains a moist wound environment.

As Mepilex Ag maintains a moist wound environment, supporting debridement, there might be an initial increase in the wound size.