Silicone wound dressing Mepilex®

Overview
Mepilex® is a soft silicone foam dressing featuring a Safetac® wound contact layer. It absorbs exudate, maintains a moist wound environment and reduces the risk of maceration while minimising pain and trauma at dressing removal.

Indications / Intended use

• For exuding wounds including leg and foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, traumatic wounds (e.g. skin tears) and secondary healing wounds.
• For protection of compromised or fragile skin and for prophylactic use to help prevent skin damage (e.g. pressure ulcers).
• Can be used under compression bandaging and in combination with gels.

How the product works (application steps)

• 1. Cleanse the wound according to clinical practice.
• 2. Dry surrounding skin thoroughly.
• 3. Select an appropriate dressing size. Cover dry surrounding skin by at least 1–2 cm for small sizes (up to 12.5 x 12.5 cm) and 3–5 cm for larger sizes; Mepilex® may be cut to fit wound shape.
• 4. Remove the first release film and apply the adherent side to the wound.
• 5. Remove remaining release film and smooth dressing onto the skin without stretching.
• 6. If required, fixate with a bandage or other fixation. Dressing change interval may be several days; change before full saturation, at signs of leakage or as clinically indicated. Dispose according to local procedures.

Precautions

• Do not use on patients with known hypersensitivity to the dressing or its materials.
• Do not use together with oxidising agents (e.g. hypochlorite solutions, hydrogen peroxide).
• If signs of clinical infection appear (fever, increased redness, warmth or swelling), consult a healthcare professional.
• Do not reuse — reuse may deteriorate performance and cause cross contamination.
• Sterile product: do not use if sterile barrier is damaged or opened prior to use; do not re-sterilise.

Warnings
The polyurethane foam may yellow with exposure to light, air and/or heat; colour change does not affect performance if used before expiry. Report any serious incidents to the manufacturer and local competent authorities as required.

Procurement / Packaging (examples)

• REF 294015 — Mepilex® 5 x 5 cm — pack 5 pcs
• REF 294160 — Mepilex® 10 x 11 cm — pack 5 pcs
• REF 294260 — Mepilex® 11 x 20 cm — pack 5 pcs
• REF 294460 — Mepilex® 20 x 21 cm — pack 5 pcs
• REF 294500 — Mepilex® 20 x 50 cm — pack 2 pcs

Resources
Application guides, instructional videos and Instructions for Use (IFU) are available covering multiple anatomical locations and application techniques.

Technical specifications

• Product name: Mepilex®
• Product type: soft silicone foam dressing with Safetac® wound contact layer (non‑bordered)
• Function: absorbs exudate, maintains moist wound environment, reduces maceration and minimises pain/trauma at removal
• Materials: Safetac® soft silicone contact layer, polyurethane foam absorbent pad, breathable waterproof outer film
• Sterility: supplied sterile; single‑use product
• Compatibility: suitable under compression bandaging and compatible with gels; avoid oxidising agents
• Application guidance: cover surrounding dry skin 1–2 cm (small sizes) or 3–5 cm (larger sizes); may be cut to fit; do not stretch
• Disposal: follow local environmental procedures