Molnlycke Mepilex Ag Antimicrobial Soft Silicone Foam Dressing, 17.5cm x 17.5cm (1pc/pack, 5pcs/box) by Mölnlycke

Mepilex Ag is an antimicrobial soft silicone foam dressing that is designed for the management of low to moderately exuding wounds such as leg and foot ulcers, pressure ulcers and partial thickness burns.

This silver foam dressing delivers antimicrobial activity within 30 min and up to 7 days and inactivates a wide range of wound-relevant microorganisms. An international consensus has concluded that an antimicrobial action is indicated to help reduce bioburden in infected wounds.

Mepilex Ag adheres gently with Safetac – the original less-pain contact layer with silicone adhesion. So it minimises pain to the patient during removal.

• Minimises pain at dressing changes

• Delivers antimicrobial activity within 30 minutes (in vitro), up to 7 days (in vitro) and inactivates a wide range of wound-relevant microorganisms (in vitro)

• Studies have shown reductions in clinical signs of local infection in a variety of wound types treated with Mepilex Ag 

Mepilex Ag is our versatile antimicrobial foam dressing – for when you need an antimicrobial action to reduce bioburden in the wound. It’s designed for low to medium exuding burns and wounds. So you can use it to treat leg and foot ulcers, pressure ulcers and partial thickness burns.

This silver foam dressing can inactivate wound relevant pathogens (bacteria and fungi) within 30 minutes, as shown in vitro. An international consensus has concluded that an antimicrobial action is indicated to help reduce bioburden in infected wounds. And acts as an antimicrobial barrier in wounds at high risk of infection or re-infection.

Mepilex Ag adheres gently with Safetac – the original less-pain contact layer with silicone adhesion. So your patients experience less pain during dressing changes

Less painful dressing changes

Rapid and sustained antimicrobial activity

Clinically proven in comparative studies to improve healing time in partial thickness burn patients

Clinically proven to reduce cost in partial thickness burn patient

Clinically proven to reduce pain and anxiety in partial thickness burn patients

Direction for use:

1. Clean the wound area.

2. Remove the larger release film.

3. Apply the adherent side to the wound.

4. Remove the shorter release film and mould the dressing in place. Do not stretch.