Antimicrobial Foam Dressing with Safetac Technology
Mepilex® Ag combines the unique features of Safetac
technology with the bacteria reducing power of silver. Mepilex Ag goes to work
quickly, inactivating wound pathogens within 30 minutes and for up to 7 days.
At dressing removal, Mepilex Ag does not stick to the wound or strip
surrounding skin, minimizing patient pain and wound trauma.
Minimizing trauma and pain
Mepilex Ag hurts less by:
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not adhering to the moist wound bed
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eliminating skin stripping
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sealing the wound margins to
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prevent maceration
Reducing bacterial burden
Mepilex Ag in action:
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inactivates wound pathogens within 30 minutes
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inactivates wound pathogens up to 7 days
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inactivates a broad range of pathogens,
including MRSA
Exudate management and other benefits
Mepilex Ag features many more important benefits:
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excellent conformability
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good exudate management properties
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can be cut to suit various wound sizes and
difficult-to-dress areas
INDICATIONS FOR USE:
Mepilex® Ag is designed for the management of a wide range
of wounds including leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers and
partial thickness burns. Mepilex® Ag will effectively manage most exudate
levels and can be used in conjunction with compression therapy.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
- Gently
cleanse the wound; dry surrounding skin. Mepilex® Ag will not adhere to a
moist surface.
- Apply
Mepilex® Ag directly onto the wound allowing the dressing to overlap onto
the surrounding skin by at least 2 cm.
- Remove
the release film and lay adherent side to the wound. Do not stretch. For
lower limb applications position Mepilex® Ag slightly off centre so more
of the dressing rests below the wound than above.
- Secure
Mepilex® Ag in place with Mepitac®, Mefix® or other fixation device.