Wound Product

Mepilex Border Flex (4cm x 5cm) – Shepparton Retirement Village

Last Updated
27 April 2025

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 Day/ 7 days

Exudate Management

Scant to moderate

Application Orientation

Sticky side down on the wound bed

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Product Information

HMIF / Ordering Code

751535

Categories

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Specifications

Width: 4cm | Length: 5cm | Units Per Pack: 10 | RRP (AUD): $14.38

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 exposer

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