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April 16, 2010

Wound Care Products


Mepilex is a thick absorbent soft silicone dressing that minimizes trauma to the wound and pain to the patient during dressing changes .

What are the benefits of Mepilex?

-Minimizes the risk for the skin to become too mushy

-Soft and comfortable

Where do I use Mepilex?

Mepilex is good for wounds with a lot of drainage or those that need a little extra padding.

How does Mepilex work?

Mepilex absorbs  drainage effectively and minimizes the risk for maceration. It also  maintains a moist wound environment for optimal wound healing.

What is Mepilex made of?
 
Mepilex is made of an absorbent foam pad with a moisture/vapour-permeable yet waterproof film backing and a soft silicone Safetac layer


What size does Mepilex come in?

10 x 10cm (4 x 4in)  5 pieces per box

10 x 20cm  (4 x 8in)  5 pieces per box

15 x 15cm  (6 x 6in)  5 pieces per box

20 x 20cm  (8 x 8in)  2 pieces per box

20 x 50cm  (8 x 20in)  2 pieces per box

Also available is the Mepilex Heel:

Mepilex Heel conforms well to the heel preventing exudate from pooling and causing maceration. Mepilex Heel is ideal for most shapes or sizes of feet.

For more information and more FAQ's please visit  Molnlycke Health Care        



Mepilex Lite- is a thin absorbent soft silicone dressing

What are the benefits of Mepilex lite?

-Atraumatic to the wound and surrounding skin on removal.

-Conforms well to body contours

Where do I use Mepilex Lite?

Mepilex Lite is good for wounds with minor drainage.  It can also be used as protection of compromised and/or fragile skin. Mepilex Lite can be used under compression bandaging and can be used in combination with gels.

How does Mepilex Lite work?


Mepilex Lite is a highly conformable dressing that absorbs exudate and maintains a moist wound environment. The Safetac layer seals around the wound edges, preventing the exudate to leak onto the surrounding skin, thus minimises the risk for maceration. Mepilex Lite can be cut to suit various wound shapes and locations.

What is Mepilex Lite made of?


Mepilex Lite is made of a thin flexible absorbent pad of polyurethane foam, coated with a soft silicone wound contact layer and a water vapour-permeable polyurethane film backing.

What size does Mepilex Lite come in?


10 x 10cm   (4 x 4in)   5 pieces per box
10 x 20cm  (4 x 8in)  5 pieces per box 
15 x 15cm  (6 x 6in)  5 pieces per box
20 x 20cm  (8 x 8in)  5 pieces per box

For more information and more FAQ's please visit Molnlycke Health Care    



 


Mepitel
is a soft silicone wound contact layer minimises trauma to the wound and pain to the patient during dressing changes.

What are the benefits of Mepitel?

-Minimizes the risk for the skin to become too mushy

-Can be cut to any shape or size

Where do I use Mepitel?


Mepitel® is designed for a wide range of traumatic wounds such as skin tears, abrasions, second degree burns and chronic wounds as well as for fixation of grafts. Due to the Safetac properties, Mepitel is especially suitable for painful wounds and wounds with compromised or fragile surrounding skin.

How does Mepitel work?

The structure of Mepitel allows exudate to pass into an outer absorbent dressing. Mepitel prevents the outer dressing from sticking to the wound and therefore minimises trauma and pain when changing dressings.

What is Mepitel made of?

Mepitel is made of an elastic, transparent polyamide net enclosed by a soft silicone Safetac layer. This layer is inert and adheres only to dry healthy skin and not to the moist wound bed (for details see Safetac technology). The release film is transparent allowing the wound to be visible during application.


What size does Mepitel come in?

5 x 7.5cm  (2 x 3in)  10 sheets per box

7.5 x 10cm  (3 x 4in)  10 sheet per box

10 x 18cm  (4 x 7in)  10 sheets per box

20 x 30cm  (8 x 12in)  5 sheets per box

For more information and more FAQ's  please visit Molnlycke Health Care




Mepilex Transfer is a soft silicone dressing that transfers (pulls) drainage away from the wound and into another dressing.

What are the benefits of Mepiles Transfer?

-Minimizes trauma to the wound and pain to the patient during dressing changes

-Transfers the drainage away from the wound and minimises the risk for the wound to become mushy.

-Conforms well to the body and can be cut to fit difficult-to-dress wounds .

Where do I use Mepilex Transfer?

Mepilex® Transfer is designed for a wide range of draining wounds and and difficult-to-dress wounds.  Mepilex Transfer can also be used as protection on non- to minimal exuding wounds. This is very suitable on large, awkward areas with fragile skin. The large sizes also allows the covering of large areas of damaged and irritated skin.

How does Mepilex Transfer works ?

Mepilex Transfer is thin and conformable which ensures a direct contact to the wound and the surrounding skin also on uneven surfaces.  It absorbs drainage from the wound transfering it to the outter dressing.

What is Mepilex Transfer made of?


Mepilex Transfer is made of a thin, flexible, hydrophilic polyurethane foam coated with a soft silicone contact layer.

What size does Mepilex Transfer come in?

7,5 X 8,5cm (3 x 3,5in) 5 pieces per box

10 x 12cm (4 x 5in) 5 pieces per box

15 x 20cm (6 x 8in) 5 pieces per box

20 x 50cm (8 x 20in) 2 pieces per box

For more information and more FAQ's please visit Molnlycke Health Care



Mepilex Borders are self-adherent soft silicone dressing .

What are the benefits of Mepilex Borders?


-They minimises trauma to the wound and pain to the patient during dressing changes

-Minimises the risk for the wound to become mushy

-Excellent fluid handling

Where do I use Mepilex Borders?

Mepilex Border is designed for a wide range of draining  wounds.


How do Mepilex Borders work?


Mepilex Borders are self-adherent and no other outer dressing is needed to hold it in place.  They absorb drainage maintains a moist wound environment for optimal wound healing.

What are Mepilex Borders made of?

Mepilex Border is made of an absorbent pad of polyurethane foam and superabsorbent polyacrylate fibres, a soft silicone wound contact layer and an outer film which is vapour permeable and waterproof.

What size do the Mepilex Borders come in?

7,5 x 7,5cm  (3 x 3in)  5 pieces per box
10 x 10cm  (4 x 4in)  5 pieces per box
15 x 15cm  (6 x 6in)  5 pieces per box
15 x 20cm  (6 x 8in)  5 pieces per box

Also available is a thinner version called the Mepilex Border Lite


For more information and more FAQ's please visit Molnlycke Health Care





Mepitac is a soft silicone tape that is EB Friendly

What are the benefits of Mepitac?


-Atraumatic to the skin on removal

-Ideal fixation for patients with fragile skin

-Conforms well to body contours

What do I use Mepitac for?


It can be used to secure  medical devices such as drains, tubes, probes, electrodes, IV cannulae and dressings. In addition, Mepitac offers gentle skin protection when used under devices e.g. tubes.

How does Mepitac work?

Mepitac is highly conformable and easy to apply and remove. The Safetac layer assures secure fixation and atraumatic removal from the skin. If inspection or repositioning is necessary, Mepitac can be lifted and re-applied. Mepitac leaves no residues. Mepitac is water resistant.

Mepitac is an ideal fixation solution for patients with fragile and sensitive skin. And it  is also suitable for patients requiring repeated application and removal of tape over the same area.

What is Mepitac made of?


Mepitac is a soft silicone tape. It consists of soft silicone, a knitted fabric and a breathable polyurethane film.

What sizes does Mepitac come in?


Mepitac is available in 2 x 300 cm and 2 x 150 cm.
For more information and more FAQ's please visit Molnlycke Health Care


What is Restore Contact Layer Dressing?

Restore Contact Layer Dressings with TRIACT Technology
Non-Adherent Dressings for Low to Moderately Exuding Wounds .

Restore Contact Layer is Indicated for use in low to moderate exuding partial- and full-thickness wounds including:

    * Minor abrasions
    * Lacerations
    * Minor cuts, scalds and burns
    * Leg ulcers (venous stasis ulcers, arterial ulcers and leg ulcers of mixed etiology
    * Diabetic ulcers
    * Pressure ulcers/sores (partial- and full-thickness)
    * Surgical wounds (left to heal by secondary intention, donor sites, and dermatological surgery)
    * Second degree burns
    * Traumatic wounds
    * Skin tears

Dressing Characteristics

    * Non-adhesive and non-occlusive
    * Promotes healing and allows removal that is virtually pain-free
    * May remain in place for up to seven days, resulting in fewer dressing changes
    * Helps minimize damage to newly formed tissue.



Also available is Restore Contact Layer with Silver

Indications for Use:
The barrier functions of this product may help reduce infection in low to moderate exuding partial- and full-thickness wounds, including second degree burns, pressure ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, diabetic ulcers as well as graft and donor sites.

Dressing Characteristics

  -As exudate is absorbed into the dressing, silver is released

-In-vitro studies show that continuous silver release sustains antibacterial activity for up to seven days

-Shown to be effective (at least 4 log reduction) against bacteria associated with wound infections: Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa (pyocyanic bacillus), and MRSA (strain ATCC 43300)

-Change dressing every one to three days, depending upon the wound and the progression of healing

-Contains silver sulfate

To learn more about this product and other from Hollister Wound Care, please visit their web site

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