Mepore® Film & Pad Dressing
4cm x 5cm (1.6in x 2in), Box of 85

Mepore Film & Pad is a sterile, transparent, self-adhesive, absorbent, and shower-proof film dressing with a bacterial barrier. It is intended for use on low to moderately exuding wounds, such as surgical wounds, cuts, and abrasions.

The dressing consists of an absorbent wound pad with an integrated non-adherent wound contact layer, and a shower-proof, transparent polyurethane film coated with a solvent-based polyacrylic adhesive. The adhesive area is covered with a printed release liner, along with an application frame and tabs of siliconised paper for easy, controlled placement. Mepore Film & Pad can be used by lay persons under the supervision of healthcare professionals.

Key Features:

• Sterile, transparent, self-adhesive film dressing
• Absorbent wound pad with non-adherent wound contact layer
• Shower-proof polyurethane film with bacterial barrier
• Printed release liner and siliconised paper application frame for easy application
• Suitable for low to moderately exuding wounds, surgical wounds, cuts, and abrasions
• Dressing material: acrylic adhesive, polyurethane film, viscose and polyester nonwoven

Specifications:

• REF: 275100
• Dressing Dimensions: 5cm x 4cm (2in x 1.6in)
• Pad Dimensions: 2.5cm x 1.5cm (1in x 0.6in)
• Sterility: Sterile
• Packaging: 85 EA/Box

Application Instructions

1. Cleanse the wound in accordance with clinical practice. Dry the surrounding skin thoroughly. Do not use moisturizers on the skin covered by the dressing to ensure proper adhesion.
2. Remove the printed release liner and apply the adhesive side to the skin without stretching the dressing. Ensure the absorbent pad covers the wound.
3. Remove the paper frames and tear off the two white tabs. Gently press the border to ensure proper adhesion to the skin.
4. Upon removal, grasp the edge and gently pull the film along the skin, in the direction of hair growth.

Precautions

• Do not use on patients with known hypersensitivity to acrylic adhesives or other materials/components of the product
• Take extra care when applying on fragile skin, which may cause irritation
• Do not stretch the dressing when applying, as applying under tension may cause blisters
• If signs of infection appear (fever, redness, warmth, or swelling), consult a healthcare professional
• Do not reuse; reuse may deteriorate performance or cause cross-contamination
• Sterile: do not use if the sterile barrier is damaged or opened prior to use, and do not re-sterilise

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is this dressing?
The dressing measures 5cm x 4cm (2in x 1.6in), with a 2.5cm x 1.5cm (1in x 0.6in) absorbent pad.

What types of wounds is this dressing designed for?
It is intended for low to moderately exuding wounds, including surgical wounds, cuts, and abrasions.

Is this dressing waterproof?
It is shower-proof, with a transparent polyurethane film that includes a bacterial barrier.

How many dressings come in a box?
Each box contains 85 dressings.