Molnlycke Mepilex Ag

Mepilex® Ag is a foam dressing for medium-exuding chronic or acute wounds like venous leg ulcers or burns, where antimicrobial action is indicated. According to a recent international expert consensus, antimicrobial action is indicated to help reduce bioburden in infected wounds and to act as an antimicrobial barrier in wounds at high risk of infection or re-infection1. Infected wounds are painful wounds that need the best of treatment. Mepilex Ag is a dressing with Safetac®, proven to minimize pain and skin damage at dressing changes. Mepilex Ag is clinically proven to heal burns faster and with less pain and cost compared to silver sulfadiazine.

INDICATIONS FOR USE:

Mepilex® Ag is designed for the management of a wide range of wounds including leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers and partial thickness burns. Mepilex® Ag will effectively manage most exudate levels and can be used in conjunction with compression therapy.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

1. Gently cleanse the wound; dry surrounding skin. . Mepilex® Ag will not adhere to a moist surface.

2. Apply Mepilex® Ag directly onto the wound allowing the dressing to overlap onto the surrounding skin by at least 2 cm.

3. Remove the release film and lay adherent side to the wound. Do not stretch. For lower limb applications position Mepilex® Ag slightly off centre so more of the dressing rests below the wound than above.

4. Secure Mepilex® Ag in place with Mepitac®, Mefix® or other fixation device.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• Do not use for patients with a known sensitivity to silver.

• Do not use on patients undergoing radiation therapy

• Do no use on patients undergoing MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging).

• Do not use in conjunction with oxidizing agents such as hypochlorite solutions or hydrogen peroxide.