## Description
Mepilex® Border Flex by Molnlycke Health Care is an innovative wound dressing designed to provide exceptional care for a variety of exuding wounds. This advanced foam dressing is uniquely engineered with a 5-layer construction, offering superior exudate management while maintaining comfort and protection.
### Key Features
- **Flex Technology**: The dressing stretches 360°, allowing it to conform to challenging body contours and stay securely in place. This reduces tension and enhances its ability to remain effective for up to 7 days, depending on the wound condition.
- **Safetac® Technology**: The soft silicone adhesive minimizes pain and trauma during dressing changes, protecting both the wound and surrounding skin.
- **Exudate Management**: The multi-layer design absorbs, channels, and traps exudate, including viscous types, away from the wound bed. This prevents re-entry even under compression, promoting a cleaner healing environment.
- **Exudate Progress Monitor**: A grid of 1cm x 1cm dots on the backing film allows clinicians to objectively measure and track exudate levels.
### Protective Qualities
- **Waterproof and Shower-Proof**: The outer layer acts as a barrier against dirt and bacteria, while allowing patients to shower without compromising the dressing's integrity.
- **Highly Conformable**: The dressing can be lifted and adjusted without losing adherence, making it adaptable to various body parts.
### Indications for Use
Mepilex® Border Flex is suitable for:
- Pressure injuries and ulcers
- Leg and foot ulcers
- Traumatic wounds such as skin tears and surgical wounds
- Superficial wounds and burns
- Wounds with medium to high exudation
It can also be used on dry or necrotic wounds in combination with gels and may serve as a prophylactic measure to prevent skin damage.
### Application Instructions
1. **Prepare the Skin**: Ensure the skin is clean and dry.
2. **Apply the Dressing**: Remove the release film and position with a 1–2 cm overlap around the wound.
3. **Smooth the Borders**: Apply without stretching the dressing.
4. **Change as Needed**: Replace if exudate leaks, the pad is 75% full, or if infection signs appear.
### Precautions
- Avoid use if sensitive to components.
- Do not use with oxidizing agents.
- Follow comprehensive wound prevention protocols when used prophylactically.
### Available Sizes
Mepilex® Border Flex comes in various sizes, ranging from 7.5 x 7.5 cm to 10 x 30 cm, with packaging options of 5, 10, or 50 dressings per box, depending on the size.
### Certifications
The product is ISCC certified, and the packaging is made from FSC certified paper, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and quality.
