Mepilex® Border Ag, Self-Adherent Antimicrobial Foam Dressing - 5/bx

DESCRIPTION:

Mepilex® Border Ag is a soft silicone foam dressing that absorbs exudate, maintains a moist wound healing environment and has antimicrobial properties. Mepilex® Border Ag contains silver sulphate to create an effective bacterial barrier and inactivate a wide range of wound related pathogens (bacteria and fungi), as shown in vitro. By reducing the number of micro-organisms, Mepilex® Border Ag may also reduce odour. Mepilex® Border Ag consists of a Safetac® soft silicone wound contact layer, an absorbent polyurethane foam pad containing silver sulphate and coloured by activated carbon, a layer with super absorbent fibers, a non-woven and a breathable and water proof film. Safetac® is a proprietary adhesive technology developed by Mölnlycke® that minimizes pain to patients and trauma to intact skin or wounds. Mepilex® Border Ag has been shown to inactivate wound related pathogens up to 7 days in vitro.

PRODUCT BENEFITS:

• Fast (as from 30 min, in vitro), sustained (up to 7 days, in vitro) and broad range antimicrobial action (in vitro)
• Efficient exudate handling by minimizing leakage and a high absorption, retention and MVTR. This could help support a reduced number of dressing changes