Mepitel one Dressing 7.5 x 10 CM 10/Bx

Why Safetac Transparent Silicone Wound Contact Layer Technology?

Standard gauze and non-silicone wound contact dressings adhere to moist wound beds causing pain, epidermal stripping, and tissue trauma at each dressing change that disrupts granulation tissue, removes newly forming epithelium, restarts the inflammatory healing cascade, and causes patient distress that reduces compliance with required dressing change frequency — particularly problematic for skin tears in elderly patients where fragile periwound skin tears away with adherent dressings at every change, partial-thickness burns requiring frequent wound assessment without wound bed disturbance, skin grafts and donor sites where premature removal of newly adhering epithelium compromises graft take, traumatic abrasions with irregular wound surfaces requiring conformable atraumatic coverage, and any fragile wound scenario where each adherent dressing removal causes measurable wound bed trauma that cumulatively delays healing. Safetac transparent silicone wound contact layer technology provides the clinical solution to adherence-related wound trauma through soft silicone compound that bonds to dry intact periwound skin through gentle adhesion while maintaining completely non-adherent interface with moist wound surfaces — the fundamental physical chemistry distinction between silicone adhesion to dry epithelium versus wound exudate prevents wound bed bonding entirely. Transparency enables visual wound inspection through the contact layer without removal, supporting clinical assessment without disturbing wound healing. One-sided adhesion design positions silicone adhesive exclusively on periwound skin contact surface with open mesh wound-facing side having no adhesive, enabling intuitive correct application orientation and preventing inadvertent wound surface adhesion. The perforated open mesh structure allows wound exudate and topical treatments to pass freely through to secondary absorbent dressings while maintaining protective silicone contact at wound surface. Extended wear capability of up to 14 days at clinical discretion allows multiple secondary dressing changes over wound absorbent material without ever removing the primary wound contact layer — eliminating wound bed disturbance at every secondary change. Product code 289300 provides accurate procurement reference. For wound care specialists managing fragile skin tears, burns, and graft sites requiring frequent assessment without wound trauma, and any clinical scenario where Safetac silicone contact technology eliminates adherence pain while enabling transparent wound monitoring and extended primary layer retention, Mepitel One delivers atraumatic wound management impossible with conventional wound contact alternatives.

Key Features

• Safetac Silicone Technology: Soft silicone bonds to dry periwound skin while remaining completely non-adherent to moist wound surface
• Transparent Construction: Clear material enables wound inspection without contact layer removal
• One-Sided Adhesion: Silicone adhesive on skin-contact surface only with open mesh wound-facing side
• Perforated Open Mesh: Allows exudate and topical treatments to pass through to secondary absorbent dressings
• Up to 14-Day Wear: Extended contact layer retention enables multiple secondary dressing changes without wound disturbance
• 7.5 cm × 10 cm Format: Versatile size for skin tears, burns, grafts, and general wound contact applications
• Sterile Individually Packed: Maintains sterility for direct wound surface contact
• 10 per Box: Adequate clinical supply for wound care program management
• Product Code 289300: Mölnlycke reference for accurate ordering and inventory
• Mölnlycke Safetac Brand: Same trusted silicone technology platform as Mepilex Border Flex dressings

Benefits

• Safetac silicone eliminates wound bed adhesion preventing pain, epidermal stripping, and tissue trauma at dressing changes
• Transparency enables clinical wound assessment without removing contact layer protecting healing tissue
• One-sided adhesion prevents inadvertent wound surface contact while securing periwound skin fixation
• Extended up to 14-day wear enables multiple secondary dressing changes without primary layer disturbance
• Perforated structure maintains exudate drainage to secondary dressings preventing wound bed maceration
• Allows secondary absorbent dressings to be customized and changed independently of wound contact layer
• Conforms to body contours maintaining protective wound contact over irregular surfaces
• Reduces overall wound trauma burden enabling higher dressing change frequency with less patient distress

Recommended Use

Perfect for skin tears in elderly and fragile-skinned patients requiring atraumatic wound contact, partial-thickness burns needing frequent assessment without wound disturbance, skin graft recipient and donor sites protecting newly adhering epithelium, traumatic abrasions requiring conformable atraumatic coverage, surgical incision contact layer where secondary dressings require frequent changes, wound management in patients with dermatological conditions causing skin fragility, painful wounds where adherent dressing removal causes significant distress, and wound care in hospitals, burn units, surgical wards, dermatology clinics, wound care clinics, long-term care facilities, community nursing, and home care. Particularly valuable for elderly patients where skin tear management demands zero periwound skin trauma, burn units performing frequent wound assessments, graft programs protecting donor and recipient sites, and any wound care scenario where Safetac silicone contact technology eliminates adherence trauma while enabling transparent wound monitoring and flexible secondary dressing management.

Technical Specifications

• Dimensions: 7.5 cm × 10 cm (3" × 4")
• Dressing Type: Silicone wound contact layer
• Technology: Safetac soft silicone
• Transparency: Yes (wound visible through dressing)
• Adhesion: One-sided (periwound skin only)
• Wound Contact Surface: Open mesh (non-adherent)
• Exudate Transfer: Yes (perforated structure)
• Wear Duration: Up to 14 days (clinical discretion)
• Sterility: Sterile, individually packed
• Quantity: 10 per box
• Brand: Mölnlycke Health Care
• Product: Mepitel One Wound Contact Layer
• Product Code: 289300