Mepiform® Silicone Gel Scar Dressing

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Self-adherent dressing for scar management with Safetac®

Mepiform® is designed to manage and prevent the formation of old and new hypertrophic scars and keloids over time. The Safetac layer minimizes pain and trauma during dressing changes. It’s made from silicone, which has been proven to have a positive impact on hypertrophic scars and keloids.1,2,3,4,5

If you’re using it for prevention, your patients should wear it for between two and six months, depending on the condition of the scar. Ideally, it should be worn for 24 hours a day, except when showering or bathing.

  • Self-adherent scar care dressing with soft silicone
  • Safetac layer for less trauma and less pain for patients1,2,3,4,5
  • May be lifted, adjusted, and left in place for several days
  • Thin, flexible and discreet so you can wear it during daily activities
  • Suitable for burn scar management

 

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References

  1. White R. A multinational survey of the assessment of pain when removing dressings. Wounds UK. 4 (1). 2008.
  2. Woo, K. & Bergström, C. An Open Randomised Cross-over Investigation Assessing Perceived Pain at Dressing Change Comparing A Soft Silicone Dressing, Mepilex® Border, with a Adhesive hydrocellular polyurethane dressing, Allevyn® Adhesive in Patients with chronic ulcer (Clinical Investigation Report (MXB408, Part A, Mölnlycke Health Care), 2007).
  3. Johnstone A, et al. Innovations in the reduction of pressure ulceration and pain in critical care. Wounds UK. 2013;9(3):76-80
  4. Viamontes L, et al. Evaluation study of the properties of two adhesive foam dressings. Br J Nurs. 2003;12(11 Supplement): S43-44, S46-49.
  5. Bateman, S. Principles of preventative foot care. Br J Community Nurs. 2014;(Supplement):S32-S38.

Mfg Item No.

Mfg Item No.

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Size cm

Pcs/box

Pcs/case
293100 4x30  5  50 
293200  5x7.5  5  25 
293400  10x18  5  35 

 

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