What is the maximum wear time for Mepilex border five-layer foam dressing?

Breathable backing film: This feature allows moisture to evaporate from the wound, provides water resistance for shower usage and blocks bacteria and viruses from passing through to the wound bed.
Retention layer: This superabsorbent layer traps exudate to prevent leaks and maceration.
Polyurethane foam pad: This highly absorbent core further helps manage wound fluid while protecting the surrounding skin.
Surrounding layer: Non-woven construction distributes exudate over a wider area. This action reduces leaks and enhances absorption capabilities.
Safetac® technology: Integral to Mepilex® dressings, this silicone layer improves contact while lessening pain and reducing skin damage during removal. Safetac® further helps lock in fluid to prevent leaks and allow new tissue to form.
Flex technology: 360-degree flexibility allows each Mepilex® Border Flex dressing to adapt to the contours and movements of the patient’s body without detaching during wear.

Mepilex Border may be left in place for up to 7 days, depending on the condition of the wound and surrounding skin.

What is Mepilex foam dressing used for?

Mepilex foam dressings are used to manage low to moderately exuding wounds, such as leg and foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, and partial thickness burns.

Can you take a shower with Mepilex dressing?

Mepilex Border Flex dressings are water resistant, allowing the patients to shower with the dressing applied.

What are the benefits of mepilex border dressings?

The dressing is designed for a wide range of wounds such as pressure ulcers, leg and foot ulcers and traumatic wounds. Mepilex Border is also clinically proven to help prevent pressure ulcers when used in conjunction with standard pressure ulcer prevention measures.