Gentle wound contact layer
Mepitel One
One-sided, soft silicone wound contact layer. Mepitel® One is gentle, durable and safe to use - optimising the healing process.
Mepitel® One is a gentle wound contact layer that reduces pain and skin damage for the patients 1 2 :
- one sided Safetac® interface minimises patient discomfort at dressing removal 1 2
- Safetac technology seals the wound margins and reduces risk of maceration 1 2
- Safetac technology minimises risk of wound adherence 1 2
Mepitel One supports undisturbed healing 1 2 3 4 :
- maintains structural integrity and leaves no residues in the wound or on the surrounding skin 5
- can remain in place for up to 14 days 3
Mepitel One supports care providers:
the transparent net enables wound assessment without removal 1
- the perforated structure allows it to be used in combination with gels 5
Further product information
When to use Mepitel One
Mepitel One is a wound contact layer designed for the management of a wide range of exuding wounds such as; skin tears, skin abrasions, surgical incisions, partial thickness burns, traumatic wounds, partial and full thickness grafts, radiated skin, leg and foot ulcers. It can also be used as a protective layer on non-exuding wounds, blisters and on areas with fragile skin.
It can be applied together with Mesorb® (high exudate level) or Mextra® Superabsorbent (very high exudate level). Mepitel One with the outer absorbent dressing can be fixated with Tubifast 2 way-stretch or under compression bandages.
How to use Mepitel One
Watch how to easily apply Mepitel One.
Product details
| Ref. No. | Description | Pieces Per Inner | NPC Code | PIP Code |
| 289170 | Mepitel One 6 x 7 cm | 5 | EKH037 | 350-6888 |
| 289270 | Mepitel One 9 x 10 cm | 5 | EKH038 | 350-6896 |
| 289470 | Mepitel One 13 x 15 cm | 5 | EKH039 | 350-6904 |
| 289670 | Mepitel One 24 x 27.5 cm | 5 | EKH040 | 350-6912 |
| 289750 | Mepitel One 27.5 x 50 cm | 2 | EKH076 | 403-1894 |
| 289800 | Mepitel One 9.5 x 150 cm (Roll) | 1 | EKH077 | 403-1886 |
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'References'
- David F. et al. A randomised, controlled, non-inferiority trial comparing the performance of a soft silicone-coated wound contact layer (Mepitel One) with a lipidocolloid wound contact layer (UrgoTul) in the treatment of acute wounds. International Wound Journal, 2018.
- Patton ML, et al. An open, prospective, randomized pilot investigation evaluating pain with the use of a soft silicone wound contact layer vs bridal veil and staples on split thickness skin grafts as a primary dressing. J Burn Care Res. 2013;34(6):674-681.
- Collin O. Use of Mepitel One dressing following hand surgery: a case study series. Poster presentation at Wounds UK Conference, United Kingdom, 2009.
- Edwards J, et al. Hand burn management: minimizing pain and trauma at dressing change. BJON. 2013; Vol 22, No 20.
- Adamietz, I. A. et.al. Effect of Self-Adhesive, Silicone-Coated Polyamide Net Dressing on Irradiated Human Skin. Radiation Oncology Investigations, 1995.
