Product features: Mepilex Border Flex Highly adaptable foam dressing with superabsorbent polymer and flex technology The Mepilex Border Flex all-in-one foam dressing boasts exceptional adhesion. It is versatile and can be used to treat moderately to highly exuding wounds, such as leg ulcers, abrasions, lacerations, and traumatic wounds. Its unique Flex technology allows the dressing to stretch 360 degrees, conforming to the body and even making it suitable for wounds in hard-to-dress areas. It can also be worn for longer periods compared to other dressings (especially on knees and elbows compared to other square dressings). Furthermore, it provides superior exudate management for both normal and viscous exudate. In fluid retention tests, Mepilex Border Flex outperformed all other all-in-one dressings by an impressive 125%. The dressings unique adhesion prevents premature detachment, giving you greater control over dressing change frequency. The foam dressing with superabsorbent polymer absorbs bacteria and guides them through the dressing into the special retention layer, where they are trapped. Once the bacteria are contained within this layer, they cannot re-enter the wound bed, even when the dressing is under pressure. The five-layer dressing also features Safetac, the original silicone-based contact layer that minimizes pain during dressing changes. It adheres gently to the skin without sticking to the moist wound, allowing for easy removal without damaging the skin. This makes dressing changes less painful for your patients. The protective layer contains exudate control points – a grid of equally spaced dots for exudate tracking – which allows you to record and share information between dressing changes and optimize dressing use efficiency. Larger Mepilex Border Flex sizes now feature a three-part release liner, simplifying application to various wound types on different body sites. Unique adhesion that allows for longer wear times and prevents premature detachment. Adaptable design with 360° stretch, for different wound types and body shapes. Improved exudate management with bacterial inclusion. Safetac wound contact layer for less pain during dressing changes. Tracking and recording of exudate progression for more efficient dressing use. Application areas of Mepilex Border Flex: You can use Mepilex Border Flex for a variety of moderately to heavily exuding wounds, such as pressure ulcers, leg and foot ulcers, and traumatic wounds like skin abrasion and lacerations. The dressing can also be used in conjunction with gels for dry and necrotic wounds. Application of Mepilex Border Flex: Clean the wound according to standard procedures. Thoroughly dry the skin surrounding the wound. Remove the middle protective film. Apply the adhesive side to the wound. Do not stretch the bandage. Now remove the protective side films and smooth the sides. Source: www.molnlycke.de As of March 2020