Mepilex Border Sacrum Self-Adherent Soft Silicone Multi-Layer Foam Dressing 16x20cm - REF 282050 (5's)
GC8461321-78810

Mepilex Border is a self-adherent, absorbent dressing to be used as part of a prophylactic therapy to prevent pressure ulcers and minimise the risk of maceration. For wound treatment it maintains a moist wound environment. The waterproof outer layer protects from dirt and bacteria. The dressing has a Safetac® wound contact layer that is a unique adhesive technology. It minimises pain to patients and trauma to wounds and skin at dressing removal.

Mepilex Border consists of:

• a wound contact layer consisting of soft silicone adhesive (Safetac) and a film carrier
• a flexible absorbent pad in three layers: a foam, a non-woven spreading layer and a layer with super absorbent fibres.
• an outer film which is breathable but waterproof, providing a barrier to external contaminants

Directions For Use:

• Mepilex Border should be used by or under the supervision of a qualified health care professional.

When used as part of prophylactic therapy:

1. Clean and dry the skin thoroughly.
2. Select an appropriate size/ shape. The wound pad should cover the area at risk of pressure injury/ tissue damage.
3. Remove the first release film and apply the adherent side to the skin.
4. Remove the remaining release films and smooth down the border on the skin. Do not stretch the dressing.
5. The area at risk of pressure ulcer/tissue damage should be inspected at regular intervals according to clinical practice.
6. The dressing change interval may be several days. Change the dressing based on its condition, or as indicated by clinical practice.

When used for wound treatment:

1. Cleanse the wound according to clinical practice. Dry the surrounding skin thoroughly.
2. Select an appropriate size/ shape. The wound pad should cover the dry surrounding skin by at least 1–2 cm.
3. Remove the first release film and apply the adherent side to the wound.
4. Remove the remaining release films and smooth down the border on the skin. Do not stretch the dressing.
5. The dressing change interval may be several days. Change the dressing before it is fully saturated, at signs of leakage, or as indicated by clinical practice. Mepilex Border can be used under compression bandaging.

Cautions:

• Do not use on patients with known hypersensitivity to the ingoing materials/components of the product.
• Do not use together with oxidising agents such as hypochlorite solutions or hydrogen peroxide.
• If you see signs of clinical infection e.g. fever or the wound or surrounding skin becoming red, warm or swollen, consult a health care professional for appropriate treatment.
• The use of dressings as part of a prophylactic therapy does not preclude the need to continue to develop and follow a comprehensive pressure ulcer prevention protocol, i.e. support surfaces, positioning, nutrition, hydration, skin care and mobility. 
• Do not reuse. If reused performance of the product may deteriorate, cross contamination may occur.
• Sterile. Do not use if sterile barrier is damaged or opened prior to use. Do not re-sterilise.
• The foam may change colour to more yellow when it is exposed to light, air and/or heat. This has no influence on product properties.
• Disposal should be handled according to local environmental procedures.

Dressing material content:
Silicone, polyurethane, polyacrylate, cotton, viscose, polyester and polyolefin.