Benefits of Molnlycke 595600 Mepilex Border Flex Foam Dressing
- Innovative Flex Technology in the spreading and retention layers allows Mepilex Border Flex to move in every direction reducing skin stress, increasing comfort and keeping it in place
- Smart exudate management
- The 5-layer dressing absorbs, channels, and traps exudate and also allows you to track progress
- Mepilex border flex also keeps exudate containing bacteria away from the wound bed and minimizes re-entry, even under compression
- Mepilex dressing reduced pain and trauma during dressing changes
- Border bandages by mepilex reduced risk of maceration compared to traditional (adhesive) dressings
Features of Molnlycke Mepilex Border Flex Foam Dressing
- Mepilex Border Flex is proven to handle more fluid than other all-in-one foam dressings
- Flex technology enables 360° stretch, to mirror body movements and avoid premature detachment, so it can stay on for longer than non-flex dressings
- Flex technology distributes the load force evenly, patients consider it comfortable
- Dressing edges are better protected with 18% less load transfer, to reduce the risk of dressing rolling
What to buy with Molnlycke Mepilex Flex Foam Dressing
- Molnlycke Tubifast 2-Way Stretch Tubular Bandage
- Molnlycke Mefix Self-Adhesive Dressing Tape
- Molnlycke Normlgel AG Antimicrobial Gel
Five Layer Technology of Mepilex Border Flex Dressing
A. Highly-breathable backing film
- Stops bacteria and viruses from entering
- Water resistant so your patients can shower
- Exudate Progress Monitor lets you track and record exudate progress
- The backing film allows you to check colour and consistency of exudate
- High moisture vapour transmission rate for longer wear time
B. Retention layer
- Effectively manages both normal and viscous exudate
- Discreet low-profile
C. Spreading layer
- Spreads exudate evenly across the full surface
- Improves the effectiveness of the absorption layer and the backing’s vapour release
D. Absorbent foam layer
- Instantly soaks up exudate and prevents from returning, to protect the periwound skin
E. Safetac wound contact layer
- Less pain during dressing changes
- Doesn’t stick to the wound, for less disturbance
- Seals wound margin to avoid maceration
