Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Mepilex Border Heel

Mölnlycke

Description

Bordered foam dressing shaped to conform to the heel. Consists of a soft silicone wound contact layer, a flexible, absorbent pad with three layers (a foam, a non-woven spreading layer and a layer with superabsorbent fibres) and a film backing.

Indications

Designed to be part of a prophylactic therapy to prevent skin damage, e.g. pressure ulceration, and to reduce postoperative blistering. Also designed for a wide range of exuding wounds such as pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, foot ulcers, traumatic wounds (e.g. skin tears) and surgical wounds. Can also be used on dry/necrotic wounds in combination with gels.

Price

22×23cm, £7.93

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