Description

Mepore, crafted by Molnlycke, is a versatile line of sterile, self-adhesive dressings designed to manage low to moderately exuding wounds. These dressings are ideal for a variety of wound types, including surgical wounds, cuts, abrasions, lacerations, minor burns, post-operative wounds, leg ulcers, and traumatic wounds. Suitable for both hospital and home care settings, Mepore can be applied by laypersons under the supervision of healthcare professionals.

Key Features

• Breathability: The dressing is breathable and air permeable, helping to prevent maceration while maintaining a moist wound environment.
• Comfortable Adhesion: It features an absorbent wound pad with a low-adherent contact layer, ensuring comfort and secure placement.
• Gentle Adhesive: The self-adhesive border uses a skin-friendly, water-based, solvent-free adhesive for secure fixation and easy removal.
• Flexibility: Its flexible, conformable fabric allows for body movement, providing comfort even on joints or awkward body contours.
• Water Resistance: The dressing is water-repellent, with some variants allowing for showering, and provides a barrier against bacteria and viruses.

Application

Mepore dressings come with easy-to-remove aseptic protection paper or release films, ensuring convenient and hygienic application. The transparent film variants, such as Mepore Film & Pad, allow for wound monitoring without removal.

Materials

• Fabric: Made from nonwoven, flexible fabric like viscose nonwoven coated with polyolefin.
• Adhesive: Utilizes acrylic or water-based adhesive.

Available Sizes

Mepore dressings are available in various sizes, including:

• 5 x 7 cm
• 6 x 7 cm
• 8 x 10 cm
• 8 x 15 cm
• 9 x 10 cm
• 9 x 15 cm
• 9 x 20 cm
• 9 x 25 cm
• 9 x 30 cm
• 9 x 35 cm

Variants

• Mepore Pro: Offers enhanced water resistance and a viral/bacterial barrier, suitable for showering.
• Mepore Film & Pad: Features a transparent film for wound monitoring.
• Mepore Ultra: Provides higher absorbency and additional water resistance.
• Mepore Film: A transparent, breathable fixation option.

Application Guidelines

1. Clean the wound area according to standard wound care protocols.
2. Remove the dressing from its sterile packaging.
3. Expose the adhesive surface by removing the release papers or films.
4. Position the dressing over the wound without stretching.
5. Smooth the adhesive border to ensure proper adhesion.
6. Adjust dressing change frequency based on wound condition and exudate level.

Precautions

• Avoid use on patients sensitive to acrylic adhesives or with very fragile skin.
• Do not apply under tension.
• Store in a cool, dry place.

Mepore by Molnlycke offers a comprehensive solution for effective wound management, tailored to meet diverse healthcare needs.