Mepilex Lite is a thin and highly conformable foam dressing designed to manage low-exuding acute and chronic wounds. It features the proven Safetac soft silicone layer, which minimises pain and trauma to the wound and surrounding skin upon removal. This versatile dressing is soft, comfortable for the patient, and can be easily cut to fit various wound sizes and difficult-to-dress areas.
Features
Features Safetac technology to minimise pain and trauma during dressing changes.
Thin, soft, and highly conformable for optimal patient comfort and ease of use.
Can be cut to suit different wound shapes and difficult-to-dress locations.
Effectively manages low levels of wound exudate, maintaining a moist healing environment.
Does not slip and stays in place under secondary fixation.
How To Use
Cleanse the wound area according to standard clinical procedures.
Thoroughly dry the surrounding skin.
Remove the release films from the dressing.
Apply the adherent side to the wound without stretching.
Ensure the dressing overlaps the dry surrounding skin by at least 1-2 cm.
If required, the dressing can be cut to the desired size and shape.
Secure Mepilex Lite with a suitable bandage or other fixation method if necessary.
Warnings
In case of clinical signs of infection, consult a health care professional for appropriate treatment. Do not use Mepilex Lite with oxidising agents such as hypochlorite solutions or hydrogen peroxide.
Ingredients
The dressing is composed of a soft silicone (Safetac) wound contact layer, a thin flexible absorbent pad of polyurethane foam, and an outer polyurethane film which is vapour permeable and waterproof.
