ABSORBENT FOAM DRESSING
Mepilex Up
Designed to minimise the risk of leakage
Mepilex Up
Mepilex® Up is a new and innovative non-bordered foam dressing designed to minimise risk of leakage. Inspired by patient needs and clinician perspectives. Despite its thinness, Mepilex Up can effectively manage high volumes of fluids thanks to its capability to evenly spread and distribute fluids in all directions within the dressing
Safetac® adheres gently to intact skin but not the wound itself, thereby preventing damage to the peri-wound skin (e.g. skin stripping) and the wound bed, as well as minimising associated pain on removal
- The innovative dimpled foam improves the capillary action, allowing fluids to spread in all directions, even against gravity 2024
- Absorbs and spreads both high- and low-viscosity fluids
- Designed to minimise leakage
- Minimises the risk of maceration
- Its low profile makes it highly conformable and easy to handle
- Supports a higher fluid handling capacity than other foam dressings*
- Can be used on a wide range of wounds and locations
- Can be cut to suit various wound shapes
*When comparing lab test result for Smith & Nephew Allevyn Gentle, Coloplast Biatain® Silicone NB, Convatec Aquacel® Foam, Essity Cutimed® Siltec®, according to EN13726:2023 Annex E
Further product information
When to use Mepilex Up
Mepilex Up is intended for the management of a wide range of exuding wounds in all healing stages such as venous leg ulcers (VLU) and diabetic foot ulcers (DFU). The dressing change interval may be several days depending on the wound. Mepilex Up can be used under compression bandages and in combination with gels.
How to use Mepilex Up
1. Cleanse the wound in accordance with clinical practice. Dry the surrounding skin thoroughly. Select an appropriate dressing size considering the following: For low exuding wounds, the dressing should cover the surrounding skin by at least 1 cm for small wounds and at least 3 cm for large wounds. For moderately to highly exuding wounds, regardless of wound size, the dressing should cover the surrounding skin by at least 5 cm. The dressing may be cut to suit various wound shapes and locations.
2. Remove the first release film. Apply the adherent side to the wound. Remove the remaining release film and smooth down the dressing on the skin. Do not stretch the dressing.
3. When necessary, fixate Mepilex Up with a bandage or other fixation.
Product details
| Code | Size cm | Pcs/box | Pcs/case |
| 212015 | 5 x 5cm | 5 | 40 |
| 212100 | 10 x 10cm | 5 | 70 |
| 212300 | 15 x 15cm | 5 | 25 |
| 212200 | 10 x 20cm | 5 | 25 |
| 212400 | 20 x 20cm | 5 | 25 |
| 212500 | 20 x 50cm | 2 | 12 |
Downloads
- Mepilex Up Product sheet (543 kB)
- Mepilex Up Application Guide (2.2 MB)
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