Mepilex Border Heel

Mepilex® Heel is a shaped foam dressing, designed for wounds occurring on the heel. Mepilex Heel minimises pain and wound or skin damage at dressing change. Mepilex Heel’s high absorbency effectively manages wound exudate and its conformability allows it to easily and comfortably fit the heel.

Safety Measures:

Mepilex Border should be stored in dry conditions below 35°C (95°F).

Disposable should be handled according to local environment procedures.

Directions For Use:

1. Cleanse the wound in accordance with normal procedures.

2. Dry the surrounding skin thoroughly.

3. Remove the release films and apply the adherent side to the wound. Do not stretch.

4. For best results, Mepilex Border should overlap the dry surrounding skin by at least 1-2 cm for the smaller sizes (sizes upto 12.5x12.5 cm) and 5 cm for the larger sizes in order to protect the surrounding skin from maceration and fixate the dressing securely.

Mepilex Border may be left in place for several days depending on the condition of the wound and surrounding skin, or as indicated by accepted clinical practice.

A change in dressing regimen can result in an initial increased level of exudates, which temporarily may require an increased change frequency. Mepilex Border can be used under compresion bandaging. Mepilex Border can be used in combination with gels.

Product Specifications and Features:

Mepilex Heel is an absorbent heel dressing – designed for a wide range of low to medium exuding wounds. Whether applied to the heel or malleolus, Mepilex Heel effectively absorbs, which minimises the risk of maceration. With its Safetac® interface, Mepilex Heel can be removed with minimal risk of trauma to the wound or surrounding skin. Safetac also prevents Mepilex Heel from sticking to the wound bed yet adheres gently to the surrounding skin allowing easy application of secondary fixation.

1. Minimises pain at dressing changes.

2. Minimises the risk of maceration.

3. Effectively manages exudate.

4. Shaped especially for the heel.

Area Of Use:

Mepilex® Border Heel is specifically designed to fit the heel. Mepilex Border is also designed for a wide range of exuding wounds such as

pressure ulcers, foot ulcers, traumatic wounds (e.g. skin tears) and surgical wounds.

Precautions:

Do not use on patients with known sensitivity to the dressing or its components.

In the case of signs of clinical infection, consult a health care professional for adequate infection treatment.

Do not use Mepilex Border together with oxidizing agents such as hypochlorite solutions or hydrogen peroxide.

The use of dressing as part of a prophylactic therapy does not preclude the need to continue to develop and follow a comprehensive pressure ulcer prevention protocol, i.e support surfaces, positioning, nutrition, hydration, skin care and mobility.