Mepitel Soft Silicone Wound Contact Layer 290710 7.5cm x 10cm 10 Pack

Mepitel Soft Silicone Wound Contact Layer 290710 7.5cm x 10cm 10 Pack

Description:

Mepitel is a gentle wound contact layer featuring Safetac technology on both sides—the less-pain contact layer with silicone adhesion. It is designed to gently conform to the skin without adhering to moist wounds, allowing for easy removal without damaging the skin, resulting in less pain for the patient.

Safetac technology also protects new tissue and intact skin, helping wounds remain undisturbed to support faster natural healing. It seals the wound margins to protect the skin from leaks and maceration.

The perforated design of Mepitel allows exudate to pass through to a secondary absorbent dressing. It can be left in place while delivering topical treatments, reducing the need for frequent primary dressing changes and allowing secondary dressing changes without disturbing the wound.

Mepitel promotes true undisturbed healing, remaining in place for up to 14 days. Clinically proven to heal scalds faster and with less pain and cost compared to silver sulfadiazine, it leaves no residues and maintains its functional qualities over time. Its transparency enables easy assessment of healing progress without removing the contact layer.

Mepitel is designed to protect both the wound and surrounding skin and is clinically proven for use in treating a wide range of wounds, including:

• Skin tears
• Skin abrasions
• Sutured wounds
• Partial-thickness burns
• Lacerations
• Partial and full-thickness grafts
• Diabetic ulcers
• Venous and arterial ulcers

Additionally, Mepitel can be used as a protective layer on non-exuding wounds, blisters, fragile skin, and exposed delicate tissues. Its open structure allows topical ointments to pass through when clinically indicated.

Mepitel Soft Silicone Wound Contact Layer can be used for:

• Skin tears
• Surgical incisions
• Partial-thickness burns
• Fixation of partial and full-thickness grafts
• Diabetic foot ulcers, venous, and arterial leg ulcers

Usage Directions:

Follow instructions on pack or as directed by your healthcare professional.

1. Cleanse the wound in accordance with normal procedures and dry the surrounding skin thoroughly.

2. Choose a size of Mepitel that covers the wound and the surrounding skin by at least 2 cm. If required, Mepitel can be cut.

3. While holding the larger protective film, remove the smaller one. Moisten gloves to avoid adherence to Mepitel.

4. Apply Mepitel over the wound and remove the remaining protective film. Smooth Mepitel in place onto the surrounding skin, ensuring a good seal. If more than one piece of Mepitel is required, overlap the dressings, making sure that the pores are not blocked.

5. Apply a secondary absorbent dressing pad on top of Mepitel. In contoured or jointed areas (e.g., under arm, under breast, inner elbow, groin, deep wounds), ensure sufficient padding is applied to keep the Mepitel held flat against the surface of the wound.

6. Fix in place with a suitable fixation device.

Storage:

Store below 30°C, in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and heat.

Warnings:

Always read the label & use only as directed. External use only.

If you see signs of infection e.g., fever or the wound or surrounding skin becoming red, warm or swollen, consult a health care professional for appropriate treatment.

When used on partial thickness burns with high risk of rapid granulation or after facial resurfacing: avoid placing pressure upon the dressing, lift and reposition the dressing at least every second day.

When used on bleeding wounds or wounds with high viscosity exudate, Mepitel should be covered with a moist absorbent dressing pad.

When Mepitel is used for the fixation of skin grafts and protection of blisters, the dressing should not be changed before the fifth day post application.

Do not use Mepitel on patient and/or user with known hypersensitivity to the ingoing materials/components of the product.

Do not reuse. If reused performance of the product may deteriorate, cross contamination may occur.

Sterile. Do not use if inner package is damaged or opened prior to use. Do not re-sterilise.