Mepilex Ag

Mepilex Ag should be used by or under the supervision of a qualified health care professional.
Note that local hygiene procedures should be followed prior to and following the dressing change.

1. Cleanse the wound with saline solution or water according to standard clinical practice.
2. Dry the surrounding skin thoroughly.
3. Select appropriate dressing size. For best clinical outcomes, ensure that the product covers the wound bed and overlaps the wound edges.
4. Cut to appropriate size (if needed). Remove the release films and apply the adherent side to the wound. Do not stretch.
5. When necessary, fixate Mepilex Ag with a bandage or other fixation.

Each Mepilex Ag dressing may be left in place for 7 days depending on the condition of the wound and surrounding skin, or as indicated by accepted clinical practice.

A change in dressing regimen can result in an initial increased level of exudates, which temporarily may require an increased change frequency.
Mepilex Ag is intended for short-term use up to 4 weeks. For long-term use, a clinical assessment by a physician is recommended. In case of clinical infection Mepilex Ag does not replace the need for systemic or other adequate infection treatment.

Note that any colour variances in Mepilex Ag do not affect product performance or safety.

Precautions

• Do not use Mepilex Ag on patient and/or user with known hypersensitivity to the ingoing materials/components of the product.
• Clinicians/healthcare professionals should be aware that there are very limited data on prolonged and repeated use of silver containing dressings, particularly in children and neonates.
• Frequent or prolonged use of this product may result in transient or permanent discoloration of skin.
• Do not reuse. If reused performance of the product may deteriorate, cross contamination may occur.
• Sterile. Do not use if sterile barrier is damaged or opened prior to use. Do not re-sterilise.