About Mölnlycke Mepilex Border Sacrum Five-Layer Foam Sacral Dressing, 8.7 x 9.8 inches

The Mölnlycke Mepilex Border Sacrum Foam Dressing is a sterile, all-in-one five-layer foam dressing designed for exuding wounds in the sacral area, including pressure injuries, ulcers, and surgical wounds. Its soft silicone wound contact layer helps protect delicate skin while a flexible, conformable pad moves with the body for a secure, comfortable fit. Measuring 8.7 x 9.8 inches, this beige dressing can also be used as part of a preventive skin care routine to help guard against pressure injuries and postoperative blistering.

Key Benefits & Features

• Five-layer foam design absorbs wound exudate while helping maintain a moist healing environment
• Soft silicone wound contact layer helps minimize pain and skin trauma at dressing changes
• All-in-one sterile pad shaped to fit the sacral area for secure, conformable coverage
• Flexible foam moves with the body to help it stay in place during normal activity
• Can be used on exuding wounds such as leg and foot ulcers, skin tears, and surgical wounds
• Suitable for use on dry or necrotic wounds when combined with a wound gel
• Can support prophylactic skin care routines to help reduce the risk of pressure injuries and postoperative blistering
• Available in beige, sized 8.7 x 9.8 inches

Precautions

Do not use on patients with a known sensitivity to the dressing or its components. If signs of clinical infection are present, consult a healthcare professional for appropriate infection treatment. Do not use this dressing together with oxidizing agents such as hypochlorite solutions or hydrogen peroxide. Using this dressing as part of a prophylactic therapy does not replace the need for a comprehensive pressure injury prevention protocol, including support surfaces, positioning, nutrition, hydration, skin care, and mobility.

Warnings

The polyurethane foam used in this product may yellow when exposed to light, air, and/or heat. This color change does not affect product performance when used before the expiration date. Do not reuse — reuse may cause the dressing's performance to deteriorate and can lead to cross-contamination. This product is sterile; do not use if the sterile barrier has been damaged or opened prior to use, and do not resterilize. If used after the expiration date, product properties cannot be ensured. Any serious incident related to the use of this dressing should be reported to Mölnlycke Health Care and to your local competent authority.