Description

Mepilex Transfer Ag by Mölnlycke Health Care is an advanced wound dressing designed to enhance healing while minimizing discomfort. This thin, highly conformable dressing is ideal for managing both chronic and acute wounds, including burns, by effectively handling exudate and maintaining an optimal healing environment.

Antimicrobial Properties

Embedded with silver sulphate, Mepilex Transfer Ag provides robust antimicrobial action. It rapidly inactivates wound-related pathogens, including bacteria and fungi, within 30 minutes and sustains this activity for up to 14 days, as demonstrated in vitro. This feature makes it particularly suitable for wounds at risk of infection or re-infection.

Innovative Safetac® Technology

The dressing incorporates Safetac® technology, a soft silicone contact layer that adheres gently to dry, intact skin without sticking to the wound bed. This reduces pain and trauma during dressing changes and minimizes the risk of maceration by sealing around the wound margins. Such technology ensures that the dressing changes are less distressing for patients with fragile or painful skin.

Effective Exudate Management

Mepilex Transfer Ag excels in exudate management through its unique foam technology, transferring wound exudate to a secondary absorbent dressing. This capability is beneficial for wounds with low to high exudation, including those with viscous exudate, and helps maintain a moist wound environment conducive to healing.

Versatility and Conformability

The dressing's thin and soft structure allows it to conform to various wound shapes and sizes, even in awkward anatomical locations. It can be easily cut to fit specific needs, making it versatile for use on leg and foot ulcers, pressure injuries, donor sites, and more. Available in multiple sizes, it is suitable for use under compression bandaging and can remain in place for up to 14 days, depending on clinical requirements.

Additional Benefits

Mepilex Transfer Ag may also aid in reducing wound odor by diminishing microorganisms. It is sterile, intended for single use, and should be applied under the guidance of a healthcare professional. Precautions include avoiding use in patients sensitive to silver or during radiation treatments.

Application Guidelines

For optimal results, the dressing should overlap the surrounding skin appropriately and be used in conjunction with a suitable secondary dressing. Its intended short-term use spans up to four weeks, aligning with wound conditions and clinical practices.

Mepilex Transfer Ag represents a sophisticated solution for wound care, combining advanced technology with practical benefits to support effective healing and patient comfort.