All-in-one foam heel dressing
Mepilex Border Heel
Five-layer foam dressing for pressure ulcer prevention and management of heel wounds
Mepilex® Border Heel dressing is the only five-layer foam heel dressing with proprietary Deep Defense® Technology – proven to prevent pressure injuries when used in conjunction with other standard prevention protocols
The dressing can also be used for managing moderate- to high- exuding wounds of the heel area. It absorbs and retains exudate
The enhanced design still includes Safetac® – the original less-pain contact layer with silicone adhesion. So the dressing is comfortable and confirms to the patients anatomy
- Proven to prevent pressure injuriess – when used with other standard prevention protocols
- Proprietary Deep Defense Technology protects against the extrinsic forces - pressure, shear and friction; and manages micro-climate, the key factors responsible for pressure ulcers
- Mepilex Border with Safetac technology minimises pain during dressing changes
. - Good fluid handling capacity and retention
- Reduces risk of maceration
Mepilex® Border Heel dressing is the only five-layer foam heel dressing with proprietary Deep Defense Technology® – proven to prevent pressure ulcers when used in conjunction with other standard prevention protocols
The dressing can also be used for managing moderate- to high- exuding wounds of the heel area. It absorbs and retains exudate
This recently-launched enhanced design includes new handling tabs and thicker borders, allowing easier application and patient checking
The enhanced design still includes Safetac® – the original less-pain contact layer with silicone adhesion. So the dressing is comfortable and confirms to the patients anatomy
- Proven to prevent pressure ulcers – when used with other standard prevention protocols
- Proprietary Deep Defense Technology protects against the extrinsic forces - pressure, shear and friction; and manages micro-climate, the key factors responsible for pressure ulcers
- Mepilex Border with Safetac technology minimises pain during dressing changes
. - Good fluid handling capacity and retention
- Reduces risk of maceration
Further product information
When to use Mepilex Border Heel
Treatment
Mepilex® Border Heel is specifically designed to fit the heel. The five-layer absorbent foam structure effectively manages exudate and the wound environment. So you can use it in the treatment of exuding wounds such as pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, heel ulcers, traumatic wounds, and other secondary healing wounds.
Pressure ulcer prevention
Mepilex Border Heel has been proven to prevent pressure ulcers
Note: using dressings as a prophylactic therapy does not replace the need for a comprehensive pressure ulcer prevention protocol.
How to use Mepilex Border Heel
Watch how to easily apply Mepilex Border Heel to help you achieve the best result for your patient.
How Mepilex Border helps in pressure ulcer prevention
Discover how Mepilex Border Heel helps pressure ulcer prevention. It is easier than you may think.
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Product details
Ref. No. | Description | Pieces Per Inner | NPC Code | PIP Code |
282710 | Mepilex Border Heel 22 x 23 cm | 10 | ELA1019 | - |
283250 | Mepilex Border Heel 18.5 x 24 cm | 5 | ELA651 | 383-1617 |
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