Mepilex Border Post-Op 10x30cm: Advanced All-in-One Post-Operative Dressing

Mepilex Border Post-Op 10x30cm is an innovative all-in-one self-adhesive foam dressing from Molnlycke, meticulously engineered for effective management of post-operative wounds, cuts, and abrasions.

This dressing offers a superior solution for low to moderately exuding wounds, ensuring optimal healing conditions.

It integrates advanced Safetac technology, which provides gentle adhesion to the surrounding skin while preventing adherence to the moist wound bed itself.

This unique feature minimizes pain and trauma during dressing changes, promoting greater patient comfort and reducing the risk of further wound damage.

The highly absorbent pad efficiently manages exudate, reducing the frequency of dressing changes and maintaining a moist wound healing environment crucial for faster recovery.

Its flexible and conformable design ensures it stays securely in place, even over joints and contours, offering reliable protection and patient mobility.

Benefits of Use:

• All-in-one sterile dressing simplifies wound care and reduces the need for secondary fixation.
• Safetac technology ensures gentle adhesion, minimizing pain and skin trauma upon removal.
• High absorbency manages exudate effectively, reducing maceration risk and promoting a moist wound healing environment.
• Conformable and flexible design allows for application over various body contours, enhancing patient comfort and mobility.
• Provides a bacterial and viral barrier, protecting the wound from external contamination.
• Water-resistant outer film allows for showering without compromising dressing integrity.

How to Use:

1. Cleanse the wound area thoroughly with sterile saline solution or as directed by a healthcare professional.
2. Ensure the skin surrounding the wound is dry to allow for optimal adhesion of the dressing.
3. Peel off the release liner from the Mepilex Border Post-Op dressing.
4. Center the absorbent pad over the wound, ensuring the Safetac border adheres to the intact surrounding skin.
5. Gently smooth the dressing in place, ensuring no creases or air bubbles, especially around the edges.
6. Change the dressing when clinically indicated, usually every few days or as exudate levels dictate, or as advised by your healthcare provider.

Caution & Warnings:

• Do not use on patients with known hypersensitivity to the dressing or its components.
• Sterile product, do not use if the primary sterile packaging is damaged or opened.
• For external use only.
• Seek medical advice immediately for signs of infection such, as fever, increased pain, redness, swelling, or unusual discharge from the wound.
• Avoid stretching the dressing during application as this may cause tension on the skin, leading to blistering or skin damage.
• Always consult a healthcare professional for appropriate wound care management, especially for chronic or complex wounds.

Ingredients / Product Components:

Mepilex Border Post-Op is comprised of several layers:

• **Safetac Layer:** A soft silicone adhesive layer that conforms to the skin without sticking to the moist wound, minimizing pain and trauma.
• **Absorbent Foam Layer:** A flexible polyurethane foam that absorbs and retains exudate.
• **Spreading Layer:** Distributes exudate evenly within the foam.
• **Superabsorbent Layer:** Locks away exudate to reduce the risk of leakage and maceration.
• **Outer Film:** A breathable, water-resistant, and bacterial/viral proof polyurethane film.

Product Details:

• **Product Type:** All-in-one self-adhesive foam dressing
• **Size:** 10 cm x 30 cm
• **Technology:** Safetac Technology
• **Sterility:** Sterile, individually packed
• **Intended Use:** Post-operative wounds, cuts, and abrasions with low to moderate exudate.
• **Manufacturer:** Molnlycke Health Care AB