SELF-ADHERENT, ABSORBENT SACRAL DRESSING WITH SAFETAC®

Specially shaped to fit, protect and promote moisture balance.Only Mepilex® Border Sacrum offers the benefits of Mepilex® Border and Safetac® technology

in a dressing designed specifically to fit the sacral area.

• Redistributesshearandfrictionforcesandprovidesanoptimalskinmicroclimatetoreducetheriskofpressureulcers1-8

• Sealsthewoundmarginstoreducetheriskofmaceration• Protectsperi-woundareafromskinstripping• Comfortable,conformableandeasytouse

No skin stripping occurs with Safetac®

Safetac® technology. Less trauma. Less pain.TM

Safetac® is a patented soft silicone adhesive technology. Dressings with Safetac® technology are atraumatic both during wear and upon removal. These dressings minimize trauma to the wound and the surrounding skin, which minimizes pain to the patient. They also prevent maceration by sealing around the margin of the wound to protect peri-wound skin.

For more information visit www.safetac.comSkin stripping occurs with traditional adhesive

Safetac® technology

Film backing with dynamic permeability • Advanced fluid

handling promotes optimal moisture balance

• Showerproof, bacteria and viral barrier† to protect the patient and the clinician

• Thin semi-transparent border for enchanced fixation and security

• Lower friction coefficient for secure fixation

Shaped to fit• Allows precise application• Ensures maximum skin contact†microbes larger than 25nm

Enhanced “moisture control” foam pad • Advanced multi-

layered construction• Controls moisture

content and locks exudate in

• Provides optimal fluid uptake

• Maintains integrity• Conforms to body

contours

3-part release system• Easy to use

Mepilex® Border Sacrum may aid in the prevention of pressure ulcers by protecting the skin from moisture,friction and shear when used in combination with comprehensive pressure ulcer prevention protocols.1-8

Application Guidelines3-part release system for easy application

1. Cleanse the wound and dry the surrounding skin thoroughly. Remove the centre release film.

2. Apply the adherent side to the wound (do not stretch).

3. Remove the side release films. 4. Gently smooth each side into place.

To remove

1. Gently lift one corner and slowly peel dressing back.

How Mepilex® Border Sacrum worksMepilex® Border Sacrum is a self-adherent foam dressing with advanced fluid handling capabilities, dynamic permeability and all the advantages of Safetac® soft silicone technology. It adheres gently to surrounding skin but doesn’t adhere to moist wound tissue, thereby minimizing trauma to the wound and peri-wound area and pain to the patient. It is water proof, viral proof and bacterial proof with a multilayered wound pad construction designed to promote optimal moisture balance and fluid uptake.

IndicationsMepilex® Border Sacrum is specifically shaped to fit the sacral area. It can be used as a primary dressing on shallow wounds or as a cover dressing for deeper wounds. Ideal for wounds with moderate to heavy exudate. Mepilex® Border Sacrum may be used as part of a prophylactic therapy to help prevent skin damage, e.g. pressure ulcers.1-8

PrecautionsIn case of clinical signs of infection, the use of Mepilex Border® Sacrum may be continued in conjunction with appropriate treatment.

Mepilex® Border SacrumGentle. Secure. Sacrum.

Benefits of Mepilex® Border Sacrum

• The soft silicone layer moulds to the uneven surface of the skin, thus creating micro-adherence for secure fixation over a large contact area

• Minimizes leakage and maceration• Enhanced fluid handling capabilities• Secure and gentle fixation• Low friction coefficient• Minimizes trauma, pain and skin stripping

Mepilex® Border Sacrum Assortment

Art. No Size cm Pcs/box Pcs/case 282000 18x18 5 40 282400 23x23 5 25

Sterile packed

Mölnlycke Health Care1-800-494-5134www.molnlyckewoundcare.ca

The Mölnlycke Health Care name and logo and Mepilex®Border Sacrum are registered trademarks of Mölnlycke Health Care AB.

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pressure and shear force in tissues? Wound Rep Regen 16(1): 102-7; 2008.3. Akimoto M, Oka T, Oki K, Hyakusoku H. Finite element analysis of effect of softness of cushion pads on stress concentration due to an oblique load on pressure sores. J Nippon Med Sch 74(3): 230; 2007.4. Temperature-modulated pressure ulcers: a porcine model. Arch Phys Med Rehabil; 76(7): 666-73; 1995.5. Skin cooling surfaces: estimating the importance of limiting skin temperature. Ostomy Wound Management: 51(2):70-9; 2005.6. Call E. Shear Testing Laboratory Analysis Report – Project Number 0339, October 2010.7. Call E. Mepilex Upgrade Heat and Water Vapour Report Rev. 2 Project Number 0404, March 2011.8. Outliers to the Braden Scare: Identifying high-risk ICU patients and the results of a prophylactic dressing use. Brindle C Tod. WCET Journal. Volume 30, Number 1, January/March; 2010.

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