Mepilex® Up Absorbent foam dressing sterile, 10 x 10 cm, 10 ST

Mepilex® Up is an innovative foam dressing that minimises the risk of leakage and promotes optimal wound healing. Thanks to Safetac® technology, it adheres gently to the skin and protects the wound from external influences.

An innovative foam dressing that minimises the risk of leakage. ^1-3

Mepilex® Up is a new and innovative foam dressing that minimises the risk of leakage^.1 Despite its thin profile, Mepilex® Up can absorb large volumes of fluid^.1-3 Thanks to its unique exudate distribution* ⁹, Mepilex® Up enables better fluid absorption than other foam dressings**^.10 Its ability to distribute fluids evenly in all directions minimises the risk of leakage and provides reliable exudate management over several days^.1-4

The patented Safetac® wound contact layer adheres gently to intact skin but not to the wound itself, preventing damage to the periwound skin (e.g. skin stripping) and wound bed and minimising associated pain on removal^{.5-7, 12-14} Safetac seals the wound edges, preventing exudate from leaking onto the periwound skin, minimising the risk of maceration^{.5,7,12,14-16}

• The innovative foam dressing with nubs improves capillary action, allowing fluids to spread in all directions, even against ^gravity1-4
• Absorbs and distributes both thin and highly viscous exudate Designed to minimise ^leakage1
• Minimises the risk of maceration
• Thanks to its thin profile, it is very adaptable and easy to ^handle1-3
• Enables better fluid absorption than other foam dressings** ¹⁰
• Can be used for a wide range of exuding wounds at all stages of healing
• Can be cut to fit different wound shapes.
• Mepilex® Up replaces Mepilex® XT
  

When to use Mepilex Up

Mepilex is intended for the treatment of a wide range of exuding wounds at all stages of healing, e.g. venous leg ulcers (VLU) and diabetic foot ulcers (DFU). The interval between dressing changes can be several days, depending on the wound. Mepilex can be used under compression bandages and in combination with gels.

* Comparison by laboratory tests of Smith & Nephew Allevyn Gentle, Coloplast Biatain® Sillicone NB,Convatec Aquacel® Foam, Essity Cutimed® Siltec® Plus, according to FLUHTE method ** Comparison by laboratory tests of Smith & Nephew Allevyn Gentle, Coloplast Biatain® Sillicone NB, Convatec Aquacel® Foam, Essity Cutimed® Siltec®, according to EN13726:2023 annex E. 1. Lev-Tov H. A prospective, open, multi-centre, interventional, noncomparative clinical investigation to follow the progress of exuding chronic wounds using Mepilex Up, Clinical Investigation Report - Diplo01. Mölnlycke Health Care. PD-737729 Rev 1. 2024. 2. product manual - Fluid management under compression for seven days, PD-741114, 2024. 3. product manual - Fluid Handling Management FLUHTE, PD-740012, 2024. 4. product manual - Absorption capacity using inclined plane, PD- 741137, 2024. 5. Zillmer R, et al. Biophysical effects of repetitive removal of adhesive dressings on peri-ulcer skin. J Wound Care 2006;15(5):187-191. 6. Waring M, et al. An evaluation of the skin stripping of wound dressing adhesives. J Wound Care 2011:20(9):412-422. 7. White R. A multinational survey of the assessment of pain when removing dressings. Wounds UK. 4(1). 2008. 8. Product Manual - Bending Length, PD-740005, 2024. 9. Product Manual - Fluid Handling Management FLUHTE, PD-741994, 2024. 10. Product Manual - Fluid Handling Capacity, PD-740029, 2024. 11. Gardener S, 'Leaky legs' is not a diagnosis! impact of exudate on patients with venous leg ulceration, Journal of Community Nursing, 2024; 38(2):24. 12. Woo, K., Coutts, P.M., Price, P., Harding,K., Sibbald, R.G. A randomised crossover investigation of pain at dressing change comparing two foam dressings Advances in Skin and Wound Care 2009;22(7):304-310. 13. Rippon, M., Davies, P., White, R., Taking the trauma out of wound care: the importance of undisturbed healing. Journal of Wound Care 2012; 21 (8): 359-368. 14. Upton D, Solowiej K. The impact of atraumatic vs conventional dressings on pain and stress. Journal of wound care. 2012;21(5):209-15. 15. Van Overschelde, P. et al. A randomised controlled trial comparing two wound dressings used after elective hip and knee arthroplasty. Poster presentation at the 5th Congress of the WUWHS, Florence, Italy, 2016. 16. Bredow J. et al. Randomised clinical trial to evaluate performance of flexible self-adherent absorbent dressing coated with silicone layer after hip, knee or spinal surgery in comparison to standard wound dressing. Poster presentation at the WUWHS Congress, Italy, 2016.

Dosage form

Foam dressing sterile

Application

1. Clean the wound according to clinical practice. Dry the skin surrounding the wound thoroughly. Select a suitable dressing size taking into account the following points: For slightly exuding wounds, the dressing should cover the periwound skin by at least 1 cm for small wounds and at least 3 cm for large wounds. For moderately to heavily exuding wounds, the dressing should cover the surrounding skin by at least 5 cm, regardless of the wound size. The dressing can be cut to fit different wound shapes and locations.
2. Remove the first protective film. Apply the adhesive side to the wound. Remove the remaining protective film and smooth the dressing onto the skin. Do not twist the dressing.
3. If necessary, secure Mepilex Up with a bandage or other fixation.