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Stays on. Uniquely conforms. • Flex Technology provides excellent flexibility1 and conformability to avoid early detachment2 • Up to 2,2 times greater exudate handling compared to other tested bordered foam dressings3 • Test shows that Mepilex Border Flex releases up to 22 times less bacteria than other dressings*4 ® • The Exudate Progress Monitor allows the spread of exudate to be objectively assessed and recorded5, without disturbing the wound • For use on a wide range of exuding wounds • Also available in Oval shape for greater clinical choice Flex Technology – stays on and conforms • • • • 360º flexibility Improves comfort6–8 Minimises risk of detachment2 Reduces skin stress6–8 *On knees and elbows compared to other square dressings. Retention layer • Effectively manages both normal and viscous exudate9 • Traps exudate containing bacteria10 • In combination with the spreading layer and backing film, contributes to the dressing’s high moisture vapour transmission rate9 Highly breathable backing film • High moisture vapour transmission rate3 • Exudate Progress Monitor lets you track and record exudate progress5 • Allows you to check colour of exudate11 • Works as a barrier against bacteria**12 • Water resistant so your patients can shower13 Spreading layer • Distributes exudate over a wide surface area to maximise exudate transport to the retention layer and backing film14 Foam layer • Absorbs exudate and transports it to the spreading layer3,15 Bacteria trapping Safetac® wound contact layer The 5-layer construction of Mepilex® Border Flex works to absorb, channel and trap exudate containing bacteria away from the wound bed and prevent re-entry, even under compression10 • Minimises pain at dressing changes16 and reduces risk of maceration17,18 • It’s easy to handle – and you can remove the dressing without damaging the skin16 • Safetac® also protects new tissue – so wounds remain undisturbed to support natural h
Open the catalog to page 1Designed to conform and stay on Easy application Mepilex® Border Flex has greater conformability compared to other bordered foam dressings tested due to unique Flex Technology1. A dressing that moves with the patient and stays on even in the shower13. Smart exudate management The 5-layer dressing absorbs, channels and traps exudate and allows you to track exudate progress5,10,14,15. Keeping exudate away from the wound bed, and preventing re-entry, even under compression10. It has up to 2.2 times greater exudate handling compared to other tested bordered foam dressings3 and can handle both...
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