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Description

Molnlycke Health Care Us, Llc Molnlycke Wound Management - Mepilex Lite. Absorbent soft silicone thin foam dressing. Atraumatic to the wound and surrounding skin on removal. Minimizes pain to the patient upon dressing removal. Minimizes the risk of maceration. Conforms well to body contour; low profile. Thin and comfortable during wear. Helps maintain a moist wound environment. Can be cut to size.
SKU MPN OPTION DESCRIPTION EST. TO SHIP
MLY-284090 284090 Soft Silicone Thin Foam Dressing, 2.4" x 3.4", 5/bx, 14 bx/cs Soft Silicone Thin Foam Dressing, 2.4" x 3.4", 5/bx, 14 bx/cs (US Only) 1-2 Weeks
MLY-284190 284190 Soft Silicone Thin Foam Dressing, 4" x 4", 5/bx, 10 bx/cs Soft Silicone Thin Foam Dressing, 4" x 4", 5/bx, 10 bx/cs (US Only) 1-2 Weeks
MLY-284390 284390 Soft Silicone Thin Foam Dressing, 6" x 6", 5/bx, 10 bx/cs Soft Silicone Thin Foam Dressing, 6" x 6", 5/bx, 10 bx/cs (US Only) 1-2 Weeks
MLY-284599 284599 Soft Silicone Thin Foam Dressing, 8" x 20", 4/bx, 6 bx/cs (112 cs/plt) Soft Silicone Thin Foam Dressing, 8" x 20", 4/bx, 6 bx/cs (112 cs/plt) (US Only) 1-2 Weeks
MLY-284123 284123 Mepilex Lite Dressing, Foam, Non-Bordered, 5” x 5” (12.5cm x 12.5cm), 5/bx, 10 bx/cs Mepilex Lite Dressing, Foam, Non-Bordered, 5" x 5" (12.5cm x 12.5cm), 5/bx, 10 bx/cs (US Only) 1-2 Weeks

Frequently asked questions

Is the dressing removal atraumatic?

Yes, the Mepilex Lite is specifically designed for atraumatic removal. It features an advanced soft silicone contact layer that ensures the dressing is non-traumatic to the wound bed and surrounding skin, significantly minimizing patient pain during dressing changes.

Key benefits of this design include:

  • Atraumatic Removal: Minimizes discomfort and protects the delicate periwound skin.
  • Optimal Healing Environment: The absorbent foam effectively manages exudate, minimizing the risk of maceration, while maintaining the moist environment necessary for healing.
  • Superior Comfort: Its thin, low-profile material conforms excellently to body contours, ensuring comfort during wear.
  • Customizable: The dressing can be easily cut to size for precise application on various wound shapes.
Is the dressing easy to cut to size?

Yes, the Mepilex Lite dressing is designed for customizable application. The absorbent soft silicone foam material can be easily cut to the precise size required for optimal wound management. This customization provides several benefits:

  • Optimal Fit: It ensures the dressing perfectly matches irregular wound shapes and dimensions.
  • High Conformity: The tailored fit maintains maximum comfort and conformity to the body’s contours during wear.
  • Reduced Waste: Allows for efficient use of the material.
Does the Mepilex Lite optimize wound healing?

Yes, the Mepilex Lite is an absorbent soft silicone thin foam dressing designed for advanced wound management to create an optimal environment for healing.

It achieves this through several key features:

  • Maintains Moist Environment: It helps sustain the necessary moist wound environment, which is crucial for efficient healing and tissue repair.
  • Minimizes Pain and Damage: The soft silicone layer ensures dressing removal is atraumatic to the wound bed and surrounding skin, minimizing patient pain.
  • Reduces Maceration Risk: It effectively manages wound exudate (fluid), thereby minimizing the risk of skin maceration.
  • Comfortable Conformity: The thin, low-profile design conforms precisely to body contours, ensuring continuous and comfortable protection.
Can the Mepilex Lite be cut to size?

Yes, the Mepilex Lite dressing is designed for customization and can be easily cut to size to ensure precise coverage for wounds of various shapes and dimensions.

This feature enhances its overall benefits for patient comfort and wound care:

  • Conformable and Comfortable: The thin, low-profile design conforms well to different body contours.
  • Atraumatic Removal: It features a soft silicone interface that ensures the dressing is atraumatic to the wound and surrounding skin upon removal, minimizing patient pain.
  • Skin Protection: It helps minimize the risk of maceration, promoting skin integrity.
  • Moist Environment: The absorbent foam helps maintain a beneficial moist wound environment, which is crucial for healing.
Is the Mepilex Lite dressing comfortable?

Yes, the Mepilex Lite soft silicone thin foam dressing is engineered specifically to maximize patient comfort during both wear and removal.

Its superior comfort is achieved through several design features:

  • Thin, Low Profile: The dressing is thin and highly conformable, allowing it to sit smoothly against body contours without feeling bulky.
  • Atraumatic Removal: The soft silicone contact layer ensures removal is atraumatic to the wound bed and surrounding skin, significantly minimizing patient pain and preventing damage.
  • Maceration Minimization: The absorbent structure effectively manages wound exudate, minimizing the risk of skin maceration, which further contributes to long-term comfort and healthy healing.
  • Customizable Fit: The material can be easily cut to size, ensuring a precise and optimal fit for various wound shapes and locations.
Does this dressing use high-quality soft silicone?

Yes, the Mepilex Lite is an absorbent soft silicone thin foam dressing specifically engineered for advanced wound management. The soft silicone interface provides multiple clinical benefits:

  • Atraumatic Removal: This is a key feature, ensuring the dressing is non-traumatic to the wound and periwound skin upon removal, which significantly minimizes patient pain.
  • Comfort and Conformity: The material is thin and low-profile, allowing the dressing to conform well to body contours for superior comfort during wear.
  • Optimized Healing Environment: The dressing effectively manages exudate to minimize the risk of skin maceration while maintaining the crucial moist wound environment needed for healing.
Does this dressing reduce skin maceration risk?

Yes, the Mepilex Lite dressing is specifically designed to minimize the risk of skin maceration around the wound site.

This is achieved because it functions as an absorbent soft silicone thin foam dressing. It effectively manages excess wound exudate, preventing the surrounding skin from becoming overly moist and damaged while still helping to maintain the optimal moist environment necessary for effective wound healing.

Does Mepilex Lite maintain a moist wound environment?

Yes, Mepilex Lite is specifically designed to support optimal wound healing by actively maintaining a beneficial moist wound environment.

This absorbent, soft silicone thin foam dressing also provides several critical advantages for patient comfort and successful wound management:

  • Minimizes Maceration: The dressing effectively manages exudate, which significantly reduces the risk of maceration to the periwound skin.
  • Atraumatic Removal: The soft silicone interface ensures the dressing can be removed atraumatically, minimizing patient pain and trauma to the wound bed.
  • High Conformity: It is thin, comfortable, and has a low profile, allowing it to conform exceptionally well to various body contours.
  • Customizable Fit: The dressing material can be easily cut to size for precise application across different wound shapes.
How many dressings come in a box?

The number of Mepilex Lite dressings per box varies depending on the size configuration chosen. Most sizes are packaged with 5 dressings per box, except for the largest 8” x 20” variant, which contains 4.

For specific quantities, please refer to the breakdown below:

Size Dressings Per Box Boxes Per Case
2.4” x 3.4” 5 14
4” x 4” 5 10
6” x 6” 5 10
5” x 5” (Non-Bordered) 5 10
8” x 20” 4 6
Can this thin foam dressing be easily cut to shape?

Yes, the Mepilex Lite soft silicone thin foam dressing is designed to be easily cut to size. This key feature ensures maximum versatility, allowing you to customize the dressing’s shape and size to perfectly fit unique or complex wound contours anywhere on the body. This promotes optimal comfort and effective wound management.The dressing is also available in several convenient standard configurations:

  • 2.4” x 3.4”
  • 4” x 4”
  • 5” x 5” (12.5cm x 12.5cm)
  • 6” x 6”
  • 8” x 20”