Mepilex® Border Flex

Mepilex® Border Flex

Mepilex® Border Flex is a five-layer bordered foam dressing with proprietary Flex Technology to enable movement in every direction, reducing skin stress, increasing comfort and keeping the dressing in place. Absorbs, channels and traps exudate and allows for tracking progress.

Mölnlycke Health Care US, LLC

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.

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Benefits

• Easy to handle
• Flexible and conformable
• Atraumatic to the wound and surrounding skin at dressing removal
• Reduces risks of leakage and maceration
• High moisture vapor transmission rate for longer wear time
• Spreading layer distributes fluid over a wide surface area to maximize fluid transport to the retention layer and backing film
• Exudate progress monitor lets you track and record fluid, potentially avoiding excess dressing changes

Indications

Mepilex® Border Flex is indicated for the management of a wide range of moderately to highly exuding chronic and acute wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, pressure injuries, skin tears and traumatic wounds.

Warnings and Precautions

In case of clinical signs of infection, the use of Mepilex® Border Flex may be continued if proper infection treatment is initiated.

Storage Requirements

Store below 95°F.

How Supplied/Sizing

3"x3", 3.1"x4", 4"x4", 5.1"x6.3", 6"x6", 6"x7.5", 6"x8".

HCPCS Code

A6212

A6213

Product features

check_circle Adhesive border

cancel Antimicrobial format available

cancel Compatible w/ topicals

cancel Cuttable

check_circle Flexible

check_circle Intact when saturated

check_circle Moisture vapor permeable

cancel Odor-reducing

check_circle One-piece removal

cancel Pressure redistribution

cancel Secondary dressing required

cancel Self-adhering

check_circle Silicone-based adhesive

cancel Surfactant impregnated

cancel Usable on infected wounds

check_circle Variety of sizes

Other features

check_circle Educational Material Available

check_circle Free Samples/Trials Available

check_circle Published Clinical Article Available

Recommended Use

Acute Wounds
Chronic Wounds
Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Leg Ulcers
Moderate/Highly Exudating Wounds
Pressure Ulcers
Traumatic Wounds
Venous Ulcers

Removal & Change Frequency

Mepilex® Border Flex may be left in place for up to seven days, depending on the condition of the wound and surrounding skin.

Additional Recommended Dressings

Exufiber® Ag+ for use with Mepilex Border Flex in wounds with depth or excess exudate.