Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to products for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers

Mepilex Border Flex

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Description

Bordered foam dressing with flex cuts for hard-to-dress areas. 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. Available with C-cuts or Y-cut.

Indications

Prevention of pressure ulcers; management of pressure ulcers (category 2–4) and other exuding wounds; can also be used on dry/necrotic wounds with gels

Price

C-cuts 13×16cm, £3.68; C-cuts 15×19cm, £4.46 (Y-cuts awaiting Drug Tariff approval, contact supplier)

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