Mepilex is a 6"x6", absorbent, silicone dressing. It consists of a soft silicone wound contact layer (safety), a flexible absorbent pad of polyurethane foam, and an outer film which is vapor permeable and waterproof. Mepilex is an effective, soft and highly conformable foam Dressing that absorbs exudate and maintains a moist wound environment. The safety layer ensures that the dressing can be changed without damaging the wound or surrounding skin or exposing the patient to additional pain. Mepilex is designed for a wide range of exuding wounds such as leg and foot ulcers, pressure ulcers and traumatic wounds, E.G. Skin tears and secondary healing wounds. Box of 5 individually wrapped dressings.
C**K
Safetac truly does adhere safely!
Before I found the Mepilex Foam Wound Dressings with Safetac, I was using a foam dressing without Safetac, and was having problems because of it. Discovering the Safetac technology on the Mepilex Foam Dressings was a very welcome and wonderful discovery for me. I am dealing with a wound on my ankle/side of the foot……..an awful place for a wound if you are still ambulatory, as I am. Every step I took with the foam dressings without Safetac, caused me terrible pain as the foam moved back and forth over the wound. No matter how I tried to stabilize the foam, it still grated over the wound causing me a huge increase in pain in a wound that was already incredibly painful. When I first became acquainted with the Mepilex with Safetac, I wasn't thrilled with the prospect of applying the ADHESIVE side of a foam dressing directly to the wound! It seemed like something that would increase my pain, not decrease it! WOW! was I ever surprised and pleased with the reality of Safetac! The Safetac adhesive holds the foam securely in place over the wound, which made a dramatic difference in my pain level while walking around. Then the moment of truth was upon me, and it was time to remove the dressing. This is when the pudding had to prove itself, so to speak, and the Safetac had to delivered what it had promised me in being easy and painless and atraumatic to the wound and surrounding areas, to remove. As you may have already figured based on my enthusiastic 5-Star rating, Safetac lived up to it's promise, and was completely painless when being removed! Bottom line: the Mepilex foam dressings with Safetac gave me real relief from the pain I was enduring, and proved themselves soundly to me! That said, if you are having issues with a dressing that shifts and moves over the wound, I highly recommend the Mepilex Foam Dressings with Safetac as a viable solution to that problem. Don't be scared off by the thought of applying an adhesive directly to the wound, as I was. Safetac will live up to it's promise of being a solution to your problem, rather than another problem!
J**.
Pricey, but worth every dime
I am allergic to most adhesives. I had a wound on my leg that wasn’t healing with standard gauze or bandages. The wound care center applied this bandage and wrapped it and this allowed my wound to drain and start healing. My insurance wouldn’t cover the cost so I bought my own and no joke, these foam bandages saved me from a lot of pain and suffering. I recently had surgery and cut these into strips that I used on my incisions. Thank goodness for Mepilex and Amazon!
L**Y
Doesn't stick to wounds!
LOVE Mepilex and how it does not stick to the wounds. However, it is very expensive. :-( It is mild to medium absorbency in my opinion. If your wounds are draining heavily, I would try Optilock or something else. But you can't beat this product for not sticking to your wounds. And since many of my other products have, I especially love this product.
M**L
Perfect for wound care
These are a godsend. They are perfect for any wound management. Yes, they have a slight adhesive but this does not injure the would in any way. I peel off, but usually they fall off and I wash and air dry for reuse, since these are so expensive. For smaller ares, I cut larger pads to size. Highly recommend for all ares of the body.
D**.
One of the best wound care dressings on the market
Mepilex is one of the best products I have ever found for wound care. Its unique properties make it ideal as a dressing. It cushions the wound area and wicks moisture away from the wound. I highly recommend this product!
K**R
Excellent
Like: Coverage, stayed put, did not leak and flexibleDislike: Nothing - would buy again
S**.
Perfect For Chronic Wounds
This is about the only dressings I can use for my chronic wounds. Sticks just a little (no pain on removal, promise), with a nice cushioning, absorbing foam.
J**T
Outstanding for Premature Babies, those with delicate skin, and Seniors
I have used this product for years in the Neonatal ICU. Now that it is available on Amazon, I have purchased it for my elderly Mother. Her home caregivers love it. It is gentle on her skin, and is effective at protecting a skin tag on her back from irritation. I also recommend the other products made by this manufacturer (Mepilex border lite, Mepitel, etc.)
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