Mepilex Ag

Antimicrobial foam dressing for low to medium exuding burns and wounds

Mepilex^® Ag is a soft and highly conformable antimicrobial foam dressing that absorbs exudate and maintains a moist wound environment. The Safetac^® technology layer seals the wound edges, preventing the exudate from leaking onto the surrounding skin, thus minimizing the risk of maceration. ¹  The Safetac technology layer allows that the dressing can be changed without damaging the wound or surrounding skin or exposing
the patient to additional pain.

Mepilex Ag starts to inactivate wound related pathogens within 30 minutes with sustained effect up to 7 days. ¹  By reducing the number of microorganisms, Mepilex Ag may also reduce odor.

• Minimizes pain and trauma at dressing changes ² 
• Stays in place allowing easy application of compression or retention bandage
• Well suited for use under compression bandages
• May be cut to suit various wound shapes and difficult-to-dress locations
• Promotes patient comfort during wear
• May remain in place for several days depending on the condition of the wound
• May be adjusted without losing its adherent properties
• Low potential for skin irritation and allergy

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 ¹. An international consensus has concluded that an antimicrobial action is indicated to help reduce bioburden in infected wounds ². And acts as an antimicrobial barrier in wounds at high risk of infection or re-infection ².

Mepilex Ag adheres gently with Safetac^® – the original less-pain contact layer with silicone adhesion. So your patients experience less pain during dressing changes^{3  4  5  6  7}.

• Less painful dressing changes ^{3 - 7}
• Rapid and sustained antimicrobial activity ¹ 
• Clinically proven in comparative studies to improve healing time in partial thickness burn patients ^{8  9  10} 
• Clinically proven to reduce cost in partial thickness burn patient ^{9  10} 
• Clinically proven to reduce pain and anxiety in partial thickness burn patients ⁸ 

When to use Mepilex AG

You can use Mepilex Ag to manage low to moderately exuding wounds, such as leg and foot ulcers, pressure ulcers and partial thickness burns. And it can be used under compression bandaging.

How to use Mepilex AG

Watch how you easily apply our all-in-one Mepilex Ag dressing. Start by cleaning the wound prior to applying the dressing. For best result, Mepilex Ag should overlap the dry surrounding skin by at least 1-2 cm. Try Tubifast^® when you need a fixation.

NB: For full instructions for use, see the packaging IFU.

'References'

1. Mölnlycke Mepilex Ag Product Data Sheet Report PD-358735-10.
2. White R. Evidence for atraumatic soft silicone wound dressing use. Wounds UK. 2005;1(3):104-109.