Mepilex Border Flex

Mepilex Border is designed for a wide range of exuding wounds such as pressure ulcers, leg and foot ulcers, traumatic wounds eg. 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 a part of a prophylactic therapy to help prevent skin damage eg. pressure ulcers, and postoperative blistering.

Safety Measures:

Mepilex Border should be stored in dry conditions below 35°C (95°F).

Disposables should be handled according to local environment procedures.

Directions For Use:

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 upto 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 compresion bandaging. Mepilex Border can be used in combination with gels.

Product Specifications and Features:

Mepilex Border consists of:

1. a soft silicone wound contact layer (Safetac®) on a polyurethane film carrier.

2. a flexible, absorbent pad in three layer: a polyurethane foam, a viscose/polyester non-woven spreading layer and a layer with super absorbent polycrylate fibres.

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

Safetac is a unique and a patented adhesive technology that minimises pain to patients and trauma to wounds and the surrounding skin.

Mepilex Border is a highly comformable self-adherent dressing that absorbs exudate, maintains a moist wound environment and minimises the risk for maceration.

As Mepilex Border maintains a moist wound environment, supporting debridement, there might be an initial increase in the wound size. This is normal and to be expected.

Area Of Use:

You can use Mepilex® Border Flex to treat a wide range of exuding chronic and acute wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, pressure ulcers*, skin tears and traumatic wounds. It may also be used as part of a prophylactic therapy to help prevent skin damage, e.g. pressure ulcers.

Being available in square, oval and rectangular shapes, it can be used on a wide range of wounds and considered as your ‘go to’ all-in-one dressing.

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 dressing 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.