Mepitel Film 15 x 20 CM 10/Bx

Why Safetac Transparent Silicone Film Dressing Technology?

Standard acrylic adhesive transparent film dressings adhere aggressively to fragile periwound skin causing epidermal stripping and pain on removal, while conventional silicone dressings may lack the transparent film format required for secondary fixation over primary dressings including alginates, hydrogels, and non-adherent contact layers that need secure retention without adhesive trauma — particularly problematic for fragile skin conditions including epidermolysis bullosa where any adhesive trauma causes blistering, radiation dermatitis where compromised skin tears with conventional adhesive removal, prematurely aged or steroid-thinned skin in elderly patients where epidermal layers separate from dermis under adhesive stress, superficial burn and donor site coverage where newly forming epithelium cannot tolerate adhesive disruption, and any wound scenario where simultaneous transparent monitoring, gentle non-traumatic adhesion, and reliable fixation of underlying primary dressings must be achieved from single film dressing application. Safetac transparent silicone film dressing technology provides clinically superior solution through water-based solvent-free soft silicone adhesive that bonds gently to dry intact skin through physical contact adhesion while releasing without trauma because silicone adhesive lacks the aggressive mechanical interlocking with skin surface proteins that characterizes acrylic adhesives — enabling atraumatic removal even on epidermolysis bullosa, radiation-damaged, and steroid-compromised skin where any conventional adhesive causes measurable tissue injury. Transparency enables continuous visual wound monitoring through film without removal protecting vulnerable wound beds from unnecessary disturbance. Breathable moisture vapor transmission construction prevents maceration beneath film while creating viral and bacterial barrier protecting wound from environmental contamination. The large 15 cm × 20 cm format accommodates diverse wound sizes and provides sufficient fixation border overlap for securing primary dressings of various dimensions. Article number 296670 enables accurate procurement. For dermatology specialists managing fragile skin conditions, burn units covering donor sites and superficial burns, wound care clinicians securing alginate and hydrogel primary dressings, and any clinical scenario where Safetac silicone film technology simultaneously delivers transparent wound monitoring, atraumatic removal, and gentle reliable fixation on skin that would be injured by conventional film adhesives, Mepitel Film provides the gentle transparent film dressing impossible to replicate with acrylic adhesive alternatives.

Key Features

• Safetac Soft Silicone Technology: Water-based solvent-free silicone adhesive for atraumatic gentle removal on fragile skin
• Transparent Film Construction: Continuous wound monitoring and dressing assessment without removal
• 15 cm × 20 cm Large Format: Accommodates diverse wound sizes and primary dressing fixation requirements
• Viral and Bacterial Barrier: Film blocks environmental contamination protecting wound and fragile skin
• Breathable Moisture Vapor Transmission: Prevents maceration beneath film during extended wear
• Primary Dressing Fixation: Secures alginate, hydrogel, non-adherent, and specialty primary dressings
• Solvent-Free Water-Based Adhesive: No harsh chemical carriers that sensitize compromised skin
• Fragile Skin Indication: Specifically suited for epidermolysis bullosa, radiation skin, and steroid-thinned tissue
• Sterile Individually Packed: Maintains sterility for direct application to fragile and wound skin
• Article Number 296670: Mölnlycke reference for accurate ordering and inventory management

Benefits

• Safetac silicone adhesive enables atraumatic removal on fragile skin conditions where acrylic adhesives cause trauma
• Transparency enables wound and skin monitoring without removal protecting vulnerable tissue
• Large format accommodates a wide range of wound and primary dressing dimensions
• Bacterial and viral barrier provides complete wound environment protection
• Breathable construction prevents moisture accumulation beneath film reducing maceration risk
• Secures diverse primary dressings without adhesive direct contact with wound surface
• Water-based solvent-free adhesive eliminates chemical sensitization on compromised skin
• 10-per-box supply appropriate for specialist wound care and dermatology program stocking

Recommended Use

Perfect for fragile skin protection in epidermolysis bullosa and related conditions, radiation dermatitis skin coverage, steroid-thinned and elderly fragile skin protection, superficial partial-thickness burn coverage, skin graft donor site protection, secondary fixation over alginate dressings, hydrogel dressing retention, non-adherent contact layer securement, granulating wound transparent coverage, closed surgical wound monitoring, abrasion and skin tear coverage on fragile skin, and wound care in dermatology clinics, burn units, oncology wards, wound care clinics, hospitals, long-term care facilities, community nursing, and home care. Particularly valuable for epidermolysis bullosa care programs requiring zero-trauma wound management, oncology radiation dermatitis skin protection, elderly patients where fragile periwound skin tears with conventional adhesive films, burn units protecting newly forming donor site epithelium, and any clinical scenario where Safetac silicone film technology achieves reliable transparent wound coverage and primary dressing fixation without the adhesive trauma that acrylic film alternatives cause on compromised skin.

Technical Specifications

• Dimensions: 15 cm × 20 cm (approximately 6 inches × 8 inches)
• Dressing Type: Transparent soft silicone film
• Technology: Safetac soft silicone adhesion
• Adhesive: Water-based, solvent-free soft silicone
• Transparency: Yes (full wound and skin monitoring)
• Breathability: Yes (moisture vapor transmission)
• Water/Viral/Bacterial Barrier: Yes
• Sterility: Sterile, individually packed
• Quantity: 10 per box
• Brand: Mölnlycke Health Care
• Product: Mepitel Film
• Article Number: 296670