Mepilex Lite 12.50 x 12.50 cm 284123

Product Details: Mepilex Lite Soft Silicone Foam Dressing

The Mepilex Lite 12.5 x 12.5 cm is an innovative, thin, and highly conformable foam dressing designed for the management of a wide range of non-exuding or lightly exuding wounds. Employing Molnlycke's patented Safetac technology, this dressing minimizes pain and trauma to the wound and surrounding skin upon removal, ensuring gentle care for fragile skin. Its soft silicone contact layer allows for comfortable adhesion without sticking to the moist wound bed, facilitating an optimal healing environment. Mepilex Lite is latex-free and can be easily cut to suit various wound shapes and sizes, providing versatile wound care solutions.

Benefits of Use:

• Minimizes pain and trauma to the wound and surrounding skin during dressing changes.
• Conforms gently to skin without sticking to the moist wound bed.
• Supports an optimal moist wound healing environment.
• Thin and highly flexible, making it comfortable to wear, even under compression.
• Can be easily cut to fit individual wound shapes and body contours.
• Water-repellent film backing protects the wound from external contaminants.
• Suitable for use on fragile skin, reducing the risk of skin stripping.

How to Use:

1. Cleanse the wound thoroughly according to standard clinical practice.
2. Ensure the skin around the wound is dry.
3. Remove the release films from the Mepilex Lite dressing.
4. Apply the adhesive (Safetac) side of the dressing to the wound, ensuring it covers the wound and overlaps the surrounding skin by at least 2 cm.
5. Smooth down the dressing gently to ensure good contact.
6. Mepilex Lite can be left in place for several days, depending on the wound condition and exudate level. Change the dressing if it becomes saturated or as indicated by clinical practice.

Caution & Warnings:

• Do not use Mepilex Lite if you have a known sensitivity to the dressing or its components.
• If signs of infection appear (e.g., fever, increasing pain, redness, swelling, pus), consult a healthcare professional.
• Mepilex Lite is intended for single patient use only. Reusing the dressing may lead to infection or impaired performance.
• Do not stretch the dressing when applying, as tension can cause skin irritation or blistering.
• Avoid using oxidizing agents such as hypochlorite solutions (e.g., Dakin's solution) or hydrogen peroxide directly with Mepilex Lite, as they may damage the silver component in some Mepilex variants (though Lite does not contain silver, it's a general caution for dressings).
• Store in a dry place at room temperature, protected from direct sunlight.

Ingredients:

Mepilex Lite is composed of a soft silicone Safetac wound contact layer, a thin absorbent polyurethane foam pad, and a vapor-permeable, water-repellent polyurethane film backing. It is free from latex.

Product Details:

• Brand: Molnlycke
• Product Name: Mepilex Lite Soft Silicone Foam Dressing
• Size: 12.5 x 12.5 cm
• Technology: Safetac Technology
• Type: Thin, conformable foam dressing
• Indication: Non-exuding or lightly exuding wounds
• Manufacturer: Molnlycke Health Care AB