Mölnlycke Heel Border Dressing 18.5 CM X 24 CM Mölnlycke

Mepilex Border Heel Foam Dressing Features

• Non-traumatic to the wound and the surrounding skin at removal, allowing for undisturbed healing
• Excellent exudate management with reduced risk of leakage and maceration
• Maintains moist environment for optimized wound healing
• Provides necessary conformability and adhesive capability for greater patient mobility
• No requirement of cutting or adapting the dressing for effective wound care
• Minimizes stress caused by pain and avoids delays in healing
• Promotes patient comfort during wear
• Can stay in place for several days depending on the wound condition
• Can be repositioned without losing adherent properties
• Shaped foam pad helps manage wound areas both on the back and underneath the heel
• Specially designed border with flaps enhances adhesion and easily conforms to contours
• Border can be folded with limited overlay
• Easy to apply and reposition

Unique 5-Layer Absorbent Foam Structure:

Five layered structure of Mepilex Border Heel foam dressing maintains a balanced microclimate and a normal moisture level. The three separate inner foam layers are able to move independently and dissipate shear. Their thickness distributes pressure over a large surface area.

• Highly breathable backing film – Offers a waterproof and secure barrier to virus and bacteria greater than 25nm. Minimizes friction between the dressing and the bed linens.
• Superabsorbent layer – Absorbs and retains fluids in the dressing.
• Nonwoven spreading layer – Distributes fluid on a large surface and maximize absorption performance.
• Foam layer – Initiates vertical absorption of wound exudate.
• Safetac layer – Seals the wound edges to minimize the risk of maceration, patient pain and trauma to the wound and skin.

Mepilex Heel Border Indications:

Mepilex Border Heel is indicated for the following conditions:

• Heel ulcers
• Preventing skin damage
• Pressure ulcers
• Diabetic foot ulcers
• Traumatic wounds
• Secondary healing wounds

Mepilex Safetac Technology:

Safetac technology allows the Mepilex dressing to gently adhere to the skin without adhering to the moist wound bed, thereby minimizing damage to the surrounding skin and wound. It seals the wound edges and prevents exudate from escaping. This helps in protecting the newly formed tissue and promotes natural healing of the wound. Safetac technology maintains optimal positioning and limits shear and friction at the patient-dressing interface. It allows repositioning of the dressing after skin inspection.

How to use Mepilex Border Heel Dressing?

1. Clean the wound and dry the skin thoroughly. Then remove the central protection film from the dressing.
2. Put the “B” marked adherent part of the dressing under the plantar surface of foot (dorsum). Remember not to stretch.
3. Remove the protection film from one of the long flaps. Apply and smoothen out the border. Repeat the same with the other side. Do not stretch.
4. Put the “A” marked adherent part of the dressing to the Achilles’ tendon. Remember not to stretch.
5. Remove the protection film from one of the short flaps. Apply, and smoothen out the dressing. Do not stretch.
6. Smooth dressing and borders.

Precautions:

• Mepilex Border Heel should not be used in combination with oxidizing agents like hydrogen peroxide or hypochlorite solutions.
• Consult a healthcare professional for adequate treatment in case of clinical signs of infection.