MEPILEX BORDER POST OP AG 10 X 20CM BOX/5 498400

Product Description

The Mepilex Border Post-Op Ag dressing, 10 x 20 cm, box of 5, is an advanced antimicrobial post-operative wound dressing from Molnlycke, specifically designed for surgical wounds, cuts, and abrasions.

Available on leading platforms like Nahdi Online, , and , this dressing integrates the proven Safetac technology, ensuring minimal pain and trauma during dressing changes.

It combines a highly absorbent pad with silver sulfate, providing sustained antimicrobial action to reduce the risk of infection in moderately exuding wounds.

The dressing is flexible, conformable, and waterproof, allowing patients to shower while protecting the wound from external contaminants.

Benefits of Use

• Reduces the risk of infection with sustained silver release.
• Minimizes pain and trauma during removal, thanks to Safetac technology.
• Highly absorbent pad effectively manages exudate, maintaining a moist wound environment.
• Waterproof barrier protects the wound from external bacteria and allows showering.
• Conformable and flexible, ensuring comfort and secure adhesion over joints and contours.
• Designed for post-operative wounds, cuts, and abrasions.

How to Use

1. Clean the wound area gently with saline solution or as directed by a healthcare professional.
2. Ensure the skin surrounding the wound is dry before applying the dressing.
3. Remove the release films from the adhesive side of the Mepilex Border Post-Op Ag dressing.
4. Apply the dressing centrally over the wound, ensuring the borders adhere securely to the surrounding healthy skin.
5. Smooth down the edges to prevent leakage and ensure a proper seal.
6. Change the dressing as clinically indicated or when exudate reaches the border of the pad, typically every few days.

Caution & Warnings

• Do not use Mepilex Border Post-Op Ag on patients with a known sensitivity to silver.
• Avoid using the dressing during Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans.
• Discontinue use if signs of infection or allergic reaction occur and consult a healthcare professional.
• Ensure the dressing is not stretched during application, as this may cause skin tension and blistering.
• This product is for single patient use only. Do not re-sterilize or reuse.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Ingredients

Mepilex Border Post-Op Ag dressings feature a unique combination of materials:

• Safetac Layer: A soft silicone adhesive layer that ensures gentle adherence and atraumatic removal.
• Absorbent Pad: Composed of foam and superabsorbent fibers for high exudate management.
• Silver Sulfate: Integrated into the pad to provide antimicrobial protection against a broad spectrum of wound pathogens.
• Outer Film: A breathable, waterproof, and bacteria-proof polyurethane film.

Product Details

• Brand: Molnlycke
• Product Name: Mepilex Border Post-Op Ag
• Size: 10 x 20 cm
• Quantity: 5 dressings per box
• Sterility: Sterile, individually packaged
• Indication: Post-operative wounds, cuts, abrasions, lacerations