Molnlycke Mepilex Border Post-Op, 4" x 12" (496605)

Product Description

Molnlycke Mepilex Border Post-Op, 4" x 12" (10cm x 30cm)

Overview

All-in-one post-op dressing with extra flexibility for patient mobility.

Mepilex^® Border Post-Op dressing is extra-conformable and easy to use for surgical wounds, cuts and abrasions. It's self-adherent, thanks to Safetac^® – the original less-pain contact layer with silicone adhesion. It's designed to mould softly to skin without sticking to the moist wound, ¹  so you can remove it easily without damaging the skin. ^2  3  4

The absorbent pad has Flex technology for extra flexibility – so you can rely on it for dressing surgical incisions on joints such as hips and knees^2  3  4 – to support early patient mobility. The design is highly absorbent, ⁵ to reduce dressing change frequency. ^3  4

• Helps reduce the risk of surgical site infections  ⁶ 
• Supports early patient mobilization  ⁷      
• Can help reduce dressing-related costs  ^3  2 
• minimizes pain during dressing change ^{2  3  4   6}  
• Doesn’t stick to the wound ¹

References

1. White R. Evidence for atraumatic soft silicone wound dressing use. Wounds UK. 2005;1(3):104-109.
2. Bredow J, et al. Randomized clinical trial to evaluate the performance of a flexible self-adherent absorbent dressing coated with a soft silicone layer after hip, knee or spinal surgery in comparison to standard wound dressing. Poster presentation at the 5th Congress of WUWHS, Florence, Italy, 25-29 Sep 2016.
3. Zarghooni K, et al. Effect of a modern dressing compared to standard dressings on outcome after primary hip and knee arthroplasty: a prospective, non-randomised controlled study. E-poster presentation at EWMA Conference. London, UK, 13-15 May 2015.
4. Van Overschelde P, et al. A randomised controlled trial comparing two wound dressings used after elective hip and knee arthroplasty. Poster presentation at the 5th Congress of WUWHS, Florence, Italy, 25-29 Sep, 2016.
5. Feili F, et al. Blood absorption capacity of post-operative wound dressings. Poster presentation at the 5th Congress of WUWHS, Florence, Italy, 25-29 Sep 2016.
6. Zurcher S, et al. Mercy Medical Center, Dubuque IA, Poster Presentation 2013 WOCN – Reducing Postoperative Surgical Site Infections in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patients. 2013.
7. Johansson C. et al. Preventing post-operative blistering following hip and knee arthroplasty. Wounds International, 2012.

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SHIPPING COST AND ESTIMATED DELIVERY TIMES

Economy (estimated 5-15 business days) - $8.50
Standard (estimated 2 to 7 business days) - $18.50

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