Product Description
What this product is and who it is for
Mepilex Border Flex is an all-in-one adhesive foam wound dressing intended for management of low to moderately exuding acute and chronic wounds where a conformable, absorbent dressing with a gentle silicone contact layer is required. It is commonly used by clinicians, home-care providers and purchasers for post-op wounds, ulcers, skin tears and traumatic wounds.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Mölnlycke (Mepilex Border Flex family).
- Product REF / model: 595800 — 10 x 20 cm, Box of 10.
- Dressing size: 10 cm × 20 cm (per manufacturer product sheet).
- Pack count: 10 dressings per box (Box/10).
- Construction: multilayer foam dressing with adhesive border and waterproof outer film.
- Wound-contact layer: Safetac® soft silicone adhesive (silicone contact layer designed to reduce trauma on removal).
- Sterility & single-use: supplied sterile; dressings are single-use.
- Wear time guidance: may be left in place up to 7 days depending on wound condition (follow local clinical guidance).
What is included
- 10 individually packaged, sterile Mepilex Border Flex adhesive foam dressings (10 × 20 cm) in a manufacturer box.
Condition and packaging
- New, factory-supplied box of 10 sterile dressings (Box/10) as sold by Mölnlycke and authorized distributors.
- Photographs supplied with this listing did not show the product dressing or box; statements above are based on manufacturer product documentation and standard retailer packaging for REF 595800.
Usage notes
- Apply to a clean wound bed following standard wound-care practice and the manufacturer application guide.
- Use the three-part application technique described by Mölnlycke to reduce waste and ensure correct placement.
- Monitor wound and dressing saturation and replace earlier than the suggested wear-time if clinically indicated.
Limitations and who this is NOT suitable for
- Not labelled here for use as a primary antimicrobial dressing (this is a non-antimicrobial absorbent foam dressing); choose a different Mepilex REF if an antimicrobial (e.g., silver) product is required.
- This listing is for the 10 × 20 cm boxed variant (REF 595800) only — confirm size and REF before purchase to avoid selecting the wrong dimension.
Warnings
- If clinical signs of infection develop, follow local clinical protocols and change dressing frequency accordingly.
- The supplied photograph for the request was a retailer logo, not an image of the product; verify physical box and REF on receipt.
- Some online sellers may show inconsistent pricing or unit-of-sale (single dressing vs. box vs. case); confirm the seller’s stated pack count (Box/10) before ordering.
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