Mepitel Wound Contact Dressing 5x7cm - Pack of 5

Mepitel Dressing 5cm x 7cm (290500) – Pack of 5 is a soft, transparent, and atraumatic wound contact layer designed to protect fragile skin while supporting optimal wound healing. Using Safetac® silicone technology, it gently adheres to surrounding dry skin without sticking to the moist wound bed, helping reduce pain and trauma during dressing changes.

Ideal for a wide range of acute and chronic wounds, Mepitel provides a secure, breathable interface that allows exudate to pass through into a secondary absorbent dressing while maintaining a moist wound environment.

Key Benefits

• Soft, transparent wound contact layer
• Safetac® silicone technology for gentle adhesion
• Minimises pain and trauma during dressing changes
• Does not stick to the wound bed
• Supports moist wound healing
• Allows exudate to pass into secondary dressing
• Flexible and conformable design
• Can remain in place for several days
• Pack of 5 dressings
• Suitable for fragile and sensitive skin

Why You'll Love It

Mepitel Dressing is designed to make wound care more comfortable and less traumatic. Its unique silicone technology ensures secure placement without damaging healing tissue, making dressing changes easier for patients and caregivers alike. The transparent design also allows easy wound inspection without removal.

Indications for Use

• Skin tears
• Abrasions and lacerations
• Blisters and superficial burns
• Donor sites
• Surgical wounds
• Chronic wounds (e.g., leg ulcers, pressure ulcers)
• Fragile or sensitive skin conditions

How to Use

1. Clean the wound area according to clinical guidance.
2. Select an appropriate dressing size.
3. Apply Mepitel directly onto the wound, ensuring full coverage.
4. Apply a suitable secondary absorbent dressing over the top.
5. Secure with bandage or fixation if needed.
6. Change secondary dressing as required; Mepitel may remain in place for several days.

Suitable For

• Hospitals and clinical use
• Community and home healthcare
• Care homes and nursing environments
• Patients with fragile or sensitive skin
• Acute and chronic wound management

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