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Mepilex® Border Ag is an absorbent antimicrobial bordered foam dressing with Safetac® technology.
• Inactivates wound pathogens within 30 minutes and for up to seven days
• Inactivates a broad range of pathogens, including MRSA
• Excellent conformability for better patient comfort and dressing fit
• Good exudate management properties
Mepilex® Border Ag is indicated for the management of lightly to highly exuding wounds such as leg and foot ulcers, pressure injuries and partial-thickness burns.
Silver sulfate
| Absorptive dressing format | |
| Alginate dressing format | |
| Antimicrobial effects up to 48 hours | |
| Antimicrobial effects up to 3 days | |
| Antimicrobial effects up to 7 days | ● |
| Bacterial binding | |
| Bacterial trapping | |
| Bactericidal | |
| Bactericidal broad-spectrum | |
| Bacteriostatic | |
| Collagen dressing format | |
| Composite dressing format | |
| Contact layer dressing format | |
| Foam dressing format | ● |
| Fungicidal | |
| Gauze or non-woven dressing format | |
| Gelling fiber dressing format | |
| Hydrogel (amorphous) dressing format | |
| Hydrogel (impregnated) dressing format | |
| Hydrogel (sheet) dressing format | |
| Impermeable to outside contaminants | |
| Impregnated dressing format | |
| Microbicidal | |
| Moisture vapor permeable | ● |
| Secondary dressing required | |
| Silicone-based adhesive | ● |
| Sporicidal | |
| Super absorbent polymers | |
| Sustained release formula | ● |
| Transparent film dressing format | |
| Virucidal | |
| Wound filler dressing format |
| Educational Material Available | ● |
| Free Samples/Trials Available | ● |
| Published Clinical Article Available |
Acute Wounds
Burns
Chronic Wounds
Granulating/Epithelializing Wounds
Infected Wounds
Moderate/Highly Exudating Wounds
Non/Minimally Exudating Wounds
Palliative Wounds
Pressure Ulcers
Sloughy Wounds
Superficial Wounds
Surgical Wounds
Venous Ulcers
Cleanse the wound in accordance with normal procedures. Dry the surrounding skin thoroughly. Remove the release films. Apply the adherent side to the wound. Do not stretch. On dressing removal, gently lift one corner and slowly peel back the dressing. If extra fixation is needed, fixate only on the borders of the product.
Mepilex® Border Ag may be left in place for several days, but should be changed before saturation or as indicated by accepted clinical practice.
Latex-friendly
Non-irritating
Mölnlycke Health Care US is the supplier of innovative, high-quality wound management products that provide a holistic and caring approach to the patient and to gentle wound healing. Safetac® products feature a unique, patented soft silicone technology.