Mepilex Border Heel 22x23cm

Mepilex Border Heel 22x23cm: Advanced All-in-One Foam Dressing

Mepilex Border Heel 22x23cm is an advanced, self-adherent foam dressing meticulously designed for the unique contours of the heel, suitable for moderate to highly exuding wounds. This all-in-one dressing from Molnlycke Health Care integrates the innovative Safetac technology, which ensures minimal pain and trauma during dressing changes, a critical factor for patient comfort and wound integrity.

The dressing creates an optimal moist wound healing environment, crucial for accelerating the natural healing process. Its unique heel shape provides a comfortable and secure fit, adapting well to the anatomical structure of the heel, which is often a challenging area for dressing application.

Furthermore, the Mepilex Border Heel features a showerproof outer film that acts as a robust barrier, protecting the wound from external contamination, bacteria, and moisture, allowing patients greater freedom in their daily activities while ensuring wound protection.

Benefits of Use

• Safetac technology minimizes pain and trauma to the wound and surrounding skin upon removal.
• Optimal moist wound healing environment supports faster healing.
• Excellent exudate management reduces maceration risk and the frequency of dressing changes.
• Conforms comfortably to the heel's anatomy, ensuring a secure fit.
• Showerproof outer film protects the wound from contamination and allows for showering.
• All-in-one dressing simplifies application and reduces the need for secondary fixation.

How to Use

1. Cleanse the wound thoroughly with saline solution or as directed by a healthcare professional.
2. Ensure the skin surrounding the wound is dry.
3. Select a dressing size that extends at least 2 cm onto the surrounding healthy skin.
4. Remove the release film from the adhesive side of the dressing.
5. Gently apply the adhesive side to the wound, ensuring the dressing covers the entire wound surface and adheres securely to the surrounding skin.
6. Smooth down the edges of the dressing to ensure a good seal.
7. The dressing can remain in place for several days, depending on the wound condition and exudate level.

Caution & Warnings

• For single use only. Do not re-sterilize or reuse, as this may compromise product safety and effectiveness.
• Do not use on patients with known hypersensitivity to the dressing or its components.
• Inspect the wound regularly for signs of infection (e.g., increased pain, redness, swelling, pus, fever). If infection is suspected, consult a healthcare professional.
• If the dressing becomes saturated or loses adhesion, change it immediately.
• Ensure proper disposal of used dressings in accordance with local regulations.

Ingredients / Materials

Mepilex Border Heel is composed of a soft silicone wound contact layer (Safetac), a flexible absorbent foam pad, a superabsorbent layer, a nonwoven spreading layer, and an outer film that is vapor permeable and showerproof.

Product Details

• Dimensions: 22 cm x 23 cm
• Type: All-in-one foam dressing for heel wounds
• Technology: Safetac (minimizes pain and trauma)
• Sterility: Sterile
• Latex: Latex-free