Mepilex Border Sarcum

Mepilex Border Sacrum is designed for a wide range of exuding wounds such as sacral pressure ulcers. Mepilex Border Sacrum also be used on dry/necrotic wounds in combination with gels.

Safety Measures:

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

Disposables should be handled according to local environmental 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 Sacrum enhanced design still includes Safetac® – the original less-pain contact layer with silicone adhesion. So the dressing is comfortable and conforms to the patients anatomy. We can remove it easily without damaging the skin that means less pain for the patients.

1. Proven to prevent pressure ulcers – by up to 88% – when used with other standard prevention protocols.

2. Proprietary Deep Defense Technology protects against the extrinsic forces - pressure, shear and friction; and manages micro-climate, the key factors responsible for pressure ulcers.

3. Mepilex® Border with Safetac technology minimizes pain during dressing changes.

4. Good fluid handling capacity and retention.

5. Reduces risk of maceration.

Area Of Use:

Mepilex® Border Sacrum all-in-one dressing is the only five-layer foam sacral dressing with proprietary. Deep Defense Technology® – proven to prevent pressure ulcers when used in conjunction with other standard prevention protocols.

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.