Mepilex Heel Ag Dressing (13cm x 20cm)

Product Description :

Mepilex Heel Ag (13cm x 20cm) by Molnlycke is an antimicrobial soft silicone foam dressing specially designed for the foot and heel wounds.

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

Mepilex Heel Ag 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 Heel Ag may also reduce odour. 

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

Indications for use :

Mepilex Heel Ag antimicrobial soft silicone foam dressing is designed for the management of low to medium exuding wounds located on the heel, such as foot ulcers and pressure ulcers and can also be used for partial thickness burns.

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

Mepilex Heel Ag can be used under compression bandaging.

Instructions for use : 

Mepilex Heel 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. Clean the wound area. Remove the release film.
2. Mepilex Heel Ag should overlap the wound bed by at least 2cm on the surrounding skin. Apply the adherent side to the wound. Do not stretch.
3. When necessary, secure Mepilex Heel Ag with a bandage or other fixation.

Mepilex Heel 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 : 388100
  
• • Dressing Size : 13cm x 20cm/ 5.2in. x 8in.
• • All the Mepilex Ag benefits in a heel-shaped dressing
• • Antimicrobial soft silicone foam dressing with Safetac Technology
• • Can be used up to 7 days
• • Mepilex® Heel Ag silver foam dressing delivers a rapid (within 3 hours) and sustained (up to 7 days) antimicrobial action*
• • Mepilex Heel 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 Heel 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 wounds on the heel such as foot ulcers and pressure ulcers
• • 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 size
• • Country of Origin : Sweden