The generation of flexible dressings are designed to stay on and uniquely conform aiming to give time back to nurses, cost savings back to managers and quality of life back to patients.
Designed to conform and stay on
Mepilex® Border Flex has greater conformability compared to other bordered foam dressings tested due to unique Flex Technology. A dressing that moves with the patient and stays on even in the shower.
Smart exudate management
The 5-layer dressing absorbs, channels and traps exudate and allows you to track exudate progress. Keeping exudate away from the wound bed, and preventing re-entry, even under compression. It has up to 2.2 times greater exudate handling compared to other tested bordered foam dressings 7 and can handle both normal and viscous exudate 8.
Reduced pain and damage
Our proven Safetac® technology means less pain 9 and damage 9 during dressing changes, and reduced risk of maceration than traditional (adhesive) dressings 10 11 .
Areas of use
Mepilex Border Flex is designed for a wide range of exuding wounds such as pressure ulcers, leg and foot ulcers, traumatic wounds (e.g. skin tears) and surgical wounds. Mepilex Border Flex can also be used on dry/necrotic wounds in combination with gels. Mepilex Border Flex reduces postoperative blistering, and may also be used as part of a prophylactic therapy to help prevent skin damage, e.g. pressure ulcers.
Easy application
- Three-part release liner can help you to place your dressing accurately and securely, avoiding wrinkles, rolled edges and re-applications.
- Patented Flex Technology allows Mepilex® Border Flex to move in every direction, reducing skin stress, increasing comfort and keeping it in place.
- Up to 2,2 times greater exudate handling compared to other tested bordered foam dressings.
- The Exudate Progress Monitor allows the spread of exudate to be objectively assessed and recorded, without disturbing the wound.
- For use on a wide range of exuding wounds
