Scar care dressing
Mepiform
Self-adherent dressing for scar management with Safetac®
Mepiform® is designed to manage and prevent the formation of old and new hypertrophic scars and keloids over time. The Safetac layer minimizes pain and trauma on dressing change. And it’s made from silicone, which is proven to have a positive impact on hypertrophic scars and keloids 1 2 3 4 5.
If you’re using it for prevention, your patients should wear it for between two and six months, depending on the condition of the scar. Ideally it should be worn for 24 hours a day, except when showering or bathing.
- Self-adherent scar care dressing with soft silicone
- Safetac layer for less trauma and less pain for patients 1 - 5
- May be lifted, adjusted, and left in place for several days
- Thin, flexible and discreet so you can wear it during daily activities
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Further product information
How to use Mepiform
Watch how to apply a Mepiform dressing.
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How to use Mepiform - step by step
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Remove the release film. If needed, cut to shape.
Remove the release film. If needed, cut to shape.hidden1hidden2 
Apply Mepiform to the scar. Make sure that the skin is clean and dry and free from any ointment etc.
Apply Mepiform to the scar. Make sure that the skin is clean and dry and free from any ointment etc.hidden1hidden2 
Re-apply after daily cleaning of the scar.
Re-apply after daily cleaning of the scar. Downloads
- Download Mepiform Product Sheet (450 kB)
- Download Mepiform Brochure (536 kB)
Product details
| Code | Size cm | Pcs/box | Pcs/case |
| 293100 | 4x30 | 5 | 50 |
| 293200 | 5x7.5 | 5 | 25 |
| 293400 | 10x18 | 5 | 35 |
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Products and solutions
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'References'
- White R. A multinational survey of the assessment of pain when removing dressings. Wounds UK. 4 (1). 2008.
- Woo, K. & Bergström, C. An Open Randomised Cross-over Investigation Assessing Perceived Pain at Dressing Change Comparing A Soft Silicone Dressing, Mepilex® Border, with a Adhesive hydrocellular polyurethane dressing, Allevyn® Adhesive in Patients with chronic ulcer (Clinical Investigation Report (MXB408, Part A, Mölnlycke Health Care), 2007).
- Johnstone A, et al. Innovations in the reduction of pressure ulceration and pain in critical care. Wounds UK. 2013;9(3):76-80
- Viamontes L, et al. Evaluation study of the properties of two adhesive foam dressings. Br J Nurs. 2003;12(11 Supplement): S43-44, S46-49.
- Bateman, S. Principles of preventative foot care. Br J Community Nurs. 2014;(Supplement):S32-S38.
