Mepilex Ag Dressing (20cm x 20cm)

Product Description :

Mepilex Ag (20cm x 20cm) by Molnlycke is an antimicrobial soft silicone foam dressing.

Mepilex Ag Dressing consists of a Safetac® wound contact layer, a flexible absorbent pad of grey polyurethane foam containing silver sulphate and coloured by activated carbon and a breathable and water proof film.

Safetac® is a proprietary adhesive technology developed by Mölnlycke that minimises pain to patients and trauma to intact skin or wounds.

Mepilex Ag is a highly conformable dressing that absorbs exudate, maintains a moist wound healing environment and has antimicrobial properties.

Mepilex Ag (20x20cm) contains silver sulphate (1.2 mg Ag/cm2) to create an effective bacterial barrier and inactivate a wide range of wound related pathogens (bacteria and fungi), as shown in vitro. By reducing the number of micro-organisms, Mepilex Ag may also reduce odour. 

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

Indications for use :

Mepilex Ag antimicrobial soft silicone foam dressing is designed for the management of low to medium exuding leg and foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, and partial thickness burns.

Mepilex Ag may be used on infected wounds as part of a treatment regimen under supervision of a qualified health care professional.

Mepilex Ag can be used under compression bandaging.

Instructions for use : 

Mepilex Ag Dressing should be used by or under the supervision of a qualified health care professional.

Note that local hygiene procedures should be followed prior to and following the dressing change.

1. Cleanse the wound with saline solution or water according to standard clinical practice.
2. Dry the surrounding skin thoroughly.
3. Select appropriate dressing size. For best clinical outcomes, ensure that the dressing covers the wound bed and overlaps the wound edges.
4. Cut to appropriate dressing size (if needed). Remove the release films and apply the adherent side to the wound. Do not stretch.
5. When necessary, fixate Mepilex Ag with a bandage or other fixation.

Each Mepilex Ag dressing may be left in place for up to 7 days depending on the patient, condition of the wound and surrounding skin, or as indicated by accepted clinical practice.

Features & Specifications :

• • Model No : 287410
  
• • Dressing Size : 20cm x 20cm/ 8in. x 8in.
• • Antimicrobial soft silicone foam dressing with Safetac Technology
• • Can be used up to 7 days
• • Mepilex® Ag silver foam dressing delivers a rapid (within 3 hours) and sustained (up to 7 days) antimicrobial action*
• • Mepilex Ag can inactivate wound relevant pathogens (bacteria and fungi) within 3 hours, as shown in vitro and acts as an antimicrobial barrier in wounds at high risk of infection or re-infection.
• • The Mepilex Ag dressing includes Safetac® – the original less-pain contact layer with silicone adhesion. That means less pain for your patients during dressing changes 
• • For low to moderately exuding burns and wounds
• • Non-sensitising, conformable and promotes patient comfort during wear
• • Can be lifted and adjusted without losing its adherent properties
• • Mepilex Ag is a proven partial thickness burn solution
• • Also available in other sizes
• • Country of Origin : Sweden