How Mepitel One works The open, perforated structure of Mepitel One allows exudate to pass into an outer absorbent dressing. This layer is inert and adheres only to dry healthy skin and not to the moist wound bed (for details see Safetac technology). Attention: Products shown on the Mölnlycke web sites(s) may not be available in all markets and product indication claim(s) may vary between markets. Mepitel is designed for a wide range of traumatic wounds such as skin tears, abrasions, second degree burns and chronic wounds as well as for fixation of grafts.

All wounds responded well and were associated with, at worst, minimal bleeding or exudation (as would be expected of this type of wound). Wounds on convex areas present few problems but on concave, contoured or jointed areas, adequate padding must be applied to exclude voids beneath the dressing where fluid might accumulate.

David F, Wurtz JL, Breton N, et al (2018) A randomised, controlled, non-inferiority trial comparing the performance of a soft silicone-coated wound contact layer (Mepitel One) with a lipidocolloid wound contact layer (UrgoTul) in the treatment of acute wounds. A wide range of clinical evidence shows that dressings with Safetac prevent trauma, minimise wound pain and associated psychological stress, while facilitating undisturbed wound healing. When used on bleeding wounds or wounds with high viscosity exudate, Mepitel should be covered with a moist absorbent dressing pad.

The transparent net enables visualisation of the wound bad and periwound skin area enabling wound assessment avoiding unnecessary dressing changes (David et al, 2018). This article examines the use of Mepitel One, a wound contact layer that promotes wound healing by using the clinical benefits of Safetac technology. Our expert Clinical Support team are looking forward to talking to you about Mepitel One, as well as assist with any other support you may need. I take a blood thinning drug and it has resulted in the skin on my arms becoming paper thin and liable to cuts or tears. Unfortunately we are no longer able to send to France, Germany, Norway, Slovakia or Sweden due to customs regulations.The nature of the bond that forms between Mepitel and the skin surface is such that the dressing can be removed with minimum pain and without damaging delicate new tissue. When Mepitel is used for the fixation of skin grafts and protection of blisters, the dressing should not be changed before the fifth day post application. The clinical evidence reviewed here shows that Mepitel One is a versatile option for use on a wide range of wound types to promote undisturbed healing and minimise pain at dressing changes.