Molnlycke Mepitel One Wound Contact Layer with Safetac

Features of Mepitel One Dressing

• Molnlycke Mepitel One Wound Contact Layer minimizes pain and trauma at dressing changes
• Mepitel One can remain in place for up to 14 days which in turn ensures undisturbed wound healing
• It requires less frequent dressing changes and maintains integrity over time.
• Mepitel One with Safetac leaves no residues and does not dry out
• Full transparency for quick and easy wound inspection during application and during wear
• Molnlycke Mepitel One conforms well to body contours, promoting patient comfort during wear
• It will not stick to gloves, scissors, and second layer and has a low potential for skin irritation and allergy
• Improved adhesion, increased position retention, and stays in place
• Non-adherent outer surface for optimal conformability, flexibility, and ease of application
• Mepitel can also be used as a protective layer on non-exuding wounds and on areas with fragile skin

When to use Molnlycke Mepitel One Dressing?

• Mepitel One Contact Layer is designed for a wide range of wounds such as skin tears, skin abrasions, surgical incisions, second-degree burns, blistering, lacerations, partial and full thickness grafts, diabetic ulcers, and venous and arterial ulcers.
• Mepitel One is also indicated for:
  • Painful wounds
  • Partial thickness burns
  • Traumatic wounds
  • Radiated skin
  • Leg and foot ulcers

What to buy with Molnlycke Wound Contact Layer Dressing?

• 3M Wound Cleanser
• Bard Medi-Aire Biological Odor Eliminator

How to use Mepitel One Wound Contact Layer Dressing?

Clean the wound area. Ensure the peri-wound skin is dry. Remove the top-release film.

Apply Mepitel One to the wound, allowing for at least a 2 cm overlap of wound edges. Larger wounds may require more overlap. Remove the second release film during application.

Apply outer absorbent dressing and a retention dressing if needed (such as Tubifast, Tubigrip, etc.)

 

Precautions to take while applying Mepitel One Contact Layer

• The wound should be inspected for signs of infection according to clinical practice
  consult a healthcare professional for the appropriate medical treatment.
• If it is used on Epidermolysis Bullosa patients, employ extra surveillance at dressing changes
  Adhesion level of this dressing is somewhat higher.
• Use on burns treated with meshed grafts and avoid placing unnecessary pressure upon the dressing
• Use after facial resurfacing and avoid placing pressure upon the dressing lift and reposition the dressing at least every second day
• When used on bleeding wounds or wounds with high viscosity exudate, it should be covered with a moist absorbent dressing pad
• When it is used for the fixation of skin grafts, the dressing should not be changed before the fifth-day post application

Warnings:

• When it is used on burns treated with meshed grafts or after facial resurfacing, imprints may occur if the product is not used properly
• Mepite One has a higher adhesion level than Mepitel
• When using Mepitel One on Epidermolysis Bullosa patients, use caution and surveillance at dressing changes
• When Mepitel One is used after facial resurfacing, avoid placing unnecessary pressure upon the dressing and lift and reposition the dressing at least every second day. Imprints can occur if the product is not used properly.