Quick Overview
A silicone based dressing that combines a thin absorbent pad, with a silicone wound bed interface and is water resistant
Maximum Wear Time
3 days / 7 days
Exudate Management
Scant to moderate
Application Orientation
Sticky side down on the wound bed
Alternatives
Product Information
HMIF / Ordering Code
843117
Categories
Ordering Description
DRESSING, WOUND, HIGHLY ABSORBENT, SELF-ADHERENT, 15X15CM, SILICONE, PRIMARY CONTACT LAYER, BORDER, FOAM, 360 DEG STRETCH, STERILE (MEPILEX BORDER FLEX)
Brand
Specifications
Width: 15cm | Length: 15cm |
Primary Complementary Dressings
Uses
- Great for low to moderate exudating wounds
- Used as a secondary dressing over dressings in the complimentary dressing section
- Used on skin tears where skin transplantation can occur (Once placed over the skin tear place a directional arrow on the way the dressing is to be removed)
Positives
- A great all in one dressing used for skin tears (with jelonet)
- Great for simple dressings
- Very gentle on the skin
Limitations
- Doesn’t absorb a large amount of exudate
- Does not hold up to repeated exposure to external water
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