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Mepilex Border
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Self-adherent soft silicone multi-layer foam dressing
Product description
Mepilex Border is a self-adherent, absorbent dressing to be used as part of a prophylactic
therapy to prevent pressure ulcers and minimise the risk of maceration. For wound
treatment it maintains a moist wound environment. The waterproof outer layer protects
from dirt and bacteria. The dressing has a Safetac
adhesive technology. It minimises pain to patients and trauma to wounds and skin at
dressing removal.
Mepilex Border consists of:
• a wound contact layer consisting of soft silicone adhesive (Safetac) and a film carrier
• a flexible absorbent pad in three layers: a foam, a non-woven spreading layer and a layer
with super absorbent fibres.
• an outer film which is breathable but waterproof, providing a barrier to external
contaminants
Dressing material content:
Silicone, polyurethane, polyacrylate, cotton, viscose, polyester and polyolefin.
Indications for use
Mepilex Border is designed to be part of a prophylactic therapy to prevent skin damage,
e.g. pressure ulcers and to reduce postoperative blistering.
Mepilex Border is also designed for a wide range of exuding wounds such as pressure
ulcers, leg ulcers, foot ulcers, traumatic wounds (e.g. skin tears) and surgical wounds.
Mepilex Border can also be used on dry/necrotic wounds in combination with gels.
Precautions
• Do not use on patients with known hypersensitivity to the ingoing materials/components
of the product.
• Do not use together with oxidising agents such as hypochlorite solutions or hydrogen
peroxide.
• If you see signs of clinical infection e.g. fever or the wound or surrounding skin becoming
red, warm or swollen, consult a health care professional for appropriate treatment.
• The use of dressings as part of a prophylactic therapy does not preclude the need to
continue to develop and follow a comprehensive pressure ulcer prevention protocol, i.e.
support surfaces, positioning, nutrition, hydration, skin care and mobility.
• Do not reuse. If reused performance of the product may deteriorate, cross contamination
may occur.
• Sterile. Do not use if sterile barrier is damaged or opened prior to use. Do not re-sterilise.
wound contact layer that is a unique
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Instructions for use
Mepilex Border should be used by or under the supervision of a qualified health
care professional.
When used as part of prophylactic therapy
1. Clean and dry the skin thoroughly.
2. Select an appropriate size/ shape. The wound pad should cover the area at risk of
pressure injury/ tissue damage.
3. Remove the first release film and apply the adherent side to the skin.
4. Remove the remaining release films and smooth down the border on the skin.
Do not stretch the dressing.
5. The area at risk of pressure ulcer/tissue damage should be inspected at regular
intervals according to clinical practice.
The dressing change interval may be several days. Change the dressing based on its
condition, or as indicated by clinical practice.
When used for wound treatment
1. Cleanse the wound according to clinical practice. Dry the surrounding skin thoroughly.
2. Select an appropriate size/ shape. The wound pad should cover the dry surrounding
skin by at least 1-2 cm.
3. Remove the first release film and apply the adherent side to the wound.
4. Remove the remaining release films and smooth down the border on the skin.
Do not stretch the dressing.
The dressing change interval may be several days. Change the dressing before it is fully
saturated, at signs of leakage, or as indicated by clinical practice. Mepilex Border can be
used under compression bandaging.
Disposal should be handled according to local environmental procedures.
Other information
The foam may change colour to more yellow when it is exposed to light, air and/or heat.
This has no influence on product properties.
If any serious incident has occurred in relation to the use of Mepilex Border it should be
reported to Mölnlycke Health Care.
Mepilex and Safetac are registered trademarks of Mölnlycke Health Care AB
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