Antimicrobial dressing for sacral wounds
Mepilex Border Sacrum Ag
Antimicrobial all-in-one foam dressing for medium to high exuding sacral ulcers
Mepilex® Border Sacrum Ag antimicrobial foam dressing is specifically designed for medium- to high-exuding sacral wounds – for when you need an all-in-one dressing with an antimicrobial action to reduce bioburden in the wound.
Mepilex Border Sacrum Ag has been shown to inactivate wound relevant pathogens – bacteria and fungi – within three hours, as shown in vitro 1. An international consensus states that an antimicrobial action is indicated to help reduce bioburden in infected wounds 2. And acts as an antimicrobial barrier in wounds at high risk of infection or re-infection 2.
Mepilex Border Sacrum Ag adheres gently with Safetac® – the original less-pain contact layer with silicone adhesion. So your patients experience less pain during dressing changes 3 4 5 6.
- Less painful dressing changes 4 – 6
- Rapid and sustained antimicrobial activity 1
- Retains a high volume of fluid for effective exuding-wound management 1
- All-in-one foam dressing for sacral ulcers
Further product information
When to use Mepilex Border Sacrum Ag
Mepilex Border Sacrum Ag is indicated for the management of medium- to high-exuding wounds in the sacral area–where a moist environment, exudate handling, gentle fixation and an antimicrobial action is indicated. Mepilex Border Sacrum Ag may be used on infected wounds as part of a treatment regimen under supervision of a qualified healthcare professional.
How to use Mepilex Border Sacrum Ag
Cleanse the wound with saline solution or water according to standard clinical practice. Dry the surrounding skin thoroughly. Remove the release films and apply the adherent side to the wound. Do not stretch. For best results, Mepilex Border Ag’s wound pad should overlap the wound edges by at least 2 cm.
Mepilex Border Ag is intended for short-term use up to 4 weeks. For continued use, a re-assessment by a physician is recommended.
Product details
| Ref. No | Description | RET (Pcs) | TRP (Pcs) |
| 382000 | Mepilex Border Sacrum Ag, 18x18 cm | 5 | 40 |
| 382200 | Mepilex Border Sacrum Ag, 20x20 cm | 5 | 40 |
| 382400 | Mepilex Border Sacrum Ag, 23x23 cm | 5 | 25 |
'References'
- Mölnlycke Health Care. Data on file.
- Wounds International. International consensus. Appropriate use of silver dressings in wounds. An expert working group consensus. London, UK: Wounds Int; 2012 [cited 14 Sep 2017]. URL: http://www.woundsinternational.com/media/issues/567/files/content_10381.pdf.
- White R. Evidence for atraumatic soft silicone wound dressing use. Wounds UK. 2005;1(3):104-109.
- Zillmer R, et al. Biophysical effects of repetitive removal of adhesive dressings on peri-ulcer skin. J Wound Care 2006;15(5):187-191.
- Waring M, et al. An evaluation of the skin stripping of wound dressing adhesives. J Wound Care 2011;20(9):412-422.
- White R. A multinational survey of the assessment of pain when removing dressings. Wounds UK. 4 (1). 2008.
