Molnlycke Healthcare Wound Dressing Mepitel Silicone 3" x 2" Sterile

Wound Dressing Mepitel Silicone 3" x 2" Sterile

Mepitel silicone wound dressing is a sterile wound-contact layer for use with an outer absorbent dressing. It may fit buyers who want a non-adherent dressing that can stay in place for up to 14 days depending on wound condition and help reduce frequent primary dressing changes. This transparent rectangular dressing measures 3 inch x 2 inch and conforms well to body contours for patient comfort during wear.

Good Fit For

• Wound care protocols using an outer absorbent dressing
• Situations where reducing frequent primary dressing changes is preferred
• Applications where a conformable dressing is helpful over body contours

Key Features

• Silicone wound-contact layer helps create a non-adherent interface at the wound site
• Can be left in place for up to 14 days depending on wound condition, which may reduce primary dressing changes
• Porous structure allows exudate to pass into an outer absorbent dressing
• Safetac layer helps prevent the outer dressing from sticking to the wound for atraumatic dressing changes
• Conforms well to body contours to support comfort during wear
• Sterile, transparent, rectangular 3 inch x 2 inch format

Applications and Usage

• Using as a wound-contact layer beneath an outer absorbent dressing
• Managing wounds where exudate needs to pass through to a secondary dressing
• Supporting atraumatic dressing changes by helping keep the outer dressing from sticking to the wound

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This dressing works as a wound-contact layer and is intended to be used with an outer absorbent dressing.
• Wear time can be up to 14 days depending on the condition of the wound.

FAQ

• Can this dressing stay in place for multiple days? Yes. Mepitel can be left in place for up to 14 days depending on the condition of the wound.
• Does this dressing need a secondary dressing? Yes. The porous structure lets exudate pass into an outer absorbent dressing, so it is used as a wound-contact layer rather than a standalone absorbent dressing.
• How does this dressing help during dressing changes? The Safetac layer helps prevent the outer dressing from sticking to the wound, which supports atraumatic dressing changes.
• What size is this Mepitel wound dressing? This dressing measures 3 inch x 2 inch.

From Mepitel by Molnlycke Healthcare.