Silicone wound dressing Mepilex® Ag

antimicrobial

Overview
Mepilex® Ag is an antimicrobial soft silicone foam dressing incorporating a Safetac® wound contact layer, a grey polyurethane foam pad containing silver sulphate and activated carbon colouring, and a breathable, waterproof backing film. It is intended to absorb exudate, maintain a moist wound environment and provide local antimicrobial action in wounds with low to moderate exudation.

Key features

• Soft silicone wound contact layer (Safetac®) to minimise pain and skin trauma
• Antimicrobial action: silver sulphate in foam
• Grey polyurethane foam absorbent pad with activated carbon
• Non‑border design (conformable)
• Breathable, waterproof outer film; supplied sterile

How the product works

• Safetac® adheres gently to dry skin while releasing from moist wound bed, reducing pain at dressing change.
• Polyurethane foam absorbs and retains exudate to maintain a moist healing environment.
• Silver sulphate provides local antimicrobial activity; in vitro data show reduction/inactivation of a range of wound pathogens up to 7 days.

Indications & intended use

• Management of low to moderately exuding leg and foot ulcers, pressure ulcers and partial‑thickness burns.
• Can be used on infected wounds as part of a treatment regimen under supervision of a qualified healthcare professional.
• Compatible with compression bandaging.

Instructions for use (summary)

• Use by or under supervision of qualified healthcare professional; follow local hygiene procedures.
• 1. Cleanse wound with saline or water according to clinical practice. 2. Dry surrounding skin.
• 3. Select appropriate dressing size ensuring coverage of wound bed and overlap of wound edges; cut if required.
• 4. Remove release films and apply adhesive side to wound without stretching; fixate if necessary.
• 5. Dressings may remain in place up to 7 days depending on wound and skin condition; intended short‑term use up to 4 weeks unless clinically assessed.

Precautions

• Do not use in patients with known hypersensitivity to product components (including silver).
• Limited data on prolonged or repeated use of silver‑containing dressings, especially in children and neonates.
• Frequent or prolonged use may cause transient or permanent skin discoloration.
• Single use only. Do not use if sterile barrier is damaged; do not re‑sterilise.
• In case of clinical infection, systemic or other appropriate treatments may be required; Mepilex® Ag does not replace systemic therapy when indicated.

Ordering information (selected variant examples)
REF | Product / size | Quantity (pcs)
287110 | Mepilex® Ag 10 x 10 cm | 5
287210 | Mepilex® Ag 10 x 20 cm | 5
287310 | Mepilex® Ag 15 x 15 cm | 5
287410 | Mepilex® Ag 20 x 20 cm | 5
287510 | Mepilex® Ag 20 x 50 cm | 2

Technical specifications

• Brand: Mölnlycke Health Care
• Commercial name: Mepilex® Ag
• Composition: Safetac® soft silicone contact layer; grey polyurethane foam pad containing silver sulphate and activated carbon; breathable waterproof film.
• Antimicrobial: silver sulphate; in vitro activity demonstrated up to 7 days.
• Wear time: up to 7 days depending on wound/skin condition; intended short‑term use up to 4 weeks.
• Sterility: supplied sterile; single use only.
• Available variants: multiple sizes and pack quantities (see ordering references).