Mepilex Ag 10cm x 10cm (Box 5)

Less painful dressing changes and effective, absorbing antibacterial action in one

Mepilex Ag combines the unique features of Safetac technology with the bacteria reducing power of silver. Mepilex Ag goes to work quickly, inactivating wound pathogens within 30 minutes and for up to 7 days. At dressing removal, Mepilex Ag does not stick to the wound or strip surrounding skin, minimising patient pain and wound trauma.

Minimising trauma and pain

Mepilex Ag hurts less by:

• not adhering to the moist wound bed
• eliminating skin stripping
• sealing the wound margins to
• prevent maceration

Reducing bacterial burden

Mepilex Ag in action:

• inactivates wound pathogens within 30 minutes
• inactivates wound pathogens up to 7 days
• inactivates a broad range of pathogens, including MRSA

Exudate management and other benefits

Mepilex Ag features many more important benefits:

• excellent conformability for better
• patient comfort and dressing fit
• good exudate management
• properties
• can be cut to suit various wound
• sizes and difficult-to-dress areas