Mepore Pro Adhesive Showerproof Dressing for Low to Moderately Exuding Wounds 9x15cm single

Why Mid-Format Showerproof Island Dressing for Standard Surgical Wounds?

The longer 9 cm × 30 cm Mepore Pro format over-covers shorter surgical incisions creating unnecessary dressing material extending beyond wound margins that increases edge lifting risk, material cost per application, and patient discomfort from excessive dressing surface area on smaller wounds—particularly problematic for day surgery patients with compact laparoscopic port incisions requiring proportionate coverage, minor surgical procedures producing short incisions where 30 cm length extends dramatically beyond wound margins, hand and wrist surgery wounds requiring shorter coverage without the bulk of elongated formats, pediatric surgical incisions proportionately smaller than adult dimensions, and any post-operative wound scenario where standard to moderate incision length calls for mid-format showerproof coverage delivering appropriate wound protection without material excess. Mid-format 9 cm × 15 cm showerproof island dressing technology delivers the complete clinical capability of Mepore Pro showerproof protection proportionately scaled for standard surgical wounds through semi-permeable breathable outer film creating water-resistant barrier enabling normal daily showering without wound contamination risk, absorbent wound pad managing low to moderate surgical exudate maintaining moist healing environment, low-adherent wound contact layer preventing adhesion to healing epithelium and sutured tissue enabling atraumatic dressing changes, and skin-friendly solvent-free adhesive border with rounded corners providing secure comfortable fixation on standard incision sites. The 9 cm × 15 cm format accommodates most laparoscopic port sites, minor procedure incisions, hand surgery wounds, and short standard surgical incisions with appropriate 2-3 cm border margins without the material excess of longer formats. Forty-dressings per box supply supports day surgery discharge protocols and community nursing management. For day surgery units discharging patients with compact surgical incisions, community nurses managing standard post-operative wounds in discharged patients, hand and orthopaedic surgeons securing short incision dressings, and any post-operative scenario where proportionate mid-format showerproof island dressing matches standard incision dimensions precisely while delivering complete waterproof protection and atraumatic removal, mid-format showerproof technology delivers appropriate-scale coverage, daily hygiene freedom, and patient comfort optimized for standard surgical wound dimensions.

Key Features

• Semi-Permeable Showerproof Film: Water-resistant barrier enabling daily showering while allowing moisture vapor transmission
• Mid-Format 9 cm × 15 cm Dimensions: Proportionate coverage for standard surgical incisions without material excess
• Absorbent Wound Pad: Manages low to moderate surgical exudate maintaining moist wound healing environment
• Low-Adherent Wound Contact Layer: Prevents adhesion to healing tissue enabling atraumatic comfortable removal
• Skin-Friendly Solvent-Free Adhesive: Gentle border adhesion minimizing skin trauma on removal
• Rounded Corner Design: Reduces border lifting improving dressing wear time and security
• Breathable Semi-Permeable Film: Moisture vapor escapes preventing maceration while waterproof barrier blocks external contamination
• Sterile Single-Use: Individually packaged maintaining sterility for post-operative wound contact
• Conforms to Body Contours: Flexible material adapts to curved surfaces maintaining adhesion during movement
• Mölnlycke Quality Construction: Consistent manufacturing standards from trusted surgical wound care brand

Benefits

• Showerproof film enables normal daily hygiene without compromising post-operative wound integrity
• Mid-format sizing precisely matches standard surgical incisions eliminating material waste of longer formats
• Low-adherent contact layer minimizes pain and tissue disruption during post-operative dressing changes
• Rounded corners reduce premature edge lifting extending wear time between changes
• Absorbent pad maintains optimal moist healing environment for tissue regeneration
• Solvent-free skin-friendly adhesive reduces skin trauma risk on sensitive post-operative tissue
• Breathable film prevents maceration while blocking water, bacteria, and contaminants
• Proportionate format reduces per-wound material cost versus longer formats on shorter incisions

Recommended Use

Perfect for laparoscopic port site wound coverage following minimally invasive surgery, minor surgical procedure incision protection, hand and wrist surgery post-operative dressing, short abdominal and body surface incisions not requiring 30 cm format, day surgery discharge wound management providing patients showerproof protection, pediatric surgical wound coverage requiring proportionate dressing scale, post-operative cut and laceration management, and wound care in hospitals, day surgery units, surgical centers, community nursing, GP practices, and home healthcare settings. Particularly valuable for day surgery discharge protocols where compact laparoscopic incisions require showerproof protection matched to small wound dimensions, community nurses managing diverse post-surgical wound sizes requiring mid-format option between small general dressings and long surgical formats, hand surgery programs requiring showerproof wound protection during rehabilitation hand washing, and any post-operative scenario where 9 cm × 15 cm format precisely matches standard incision dimensions delivering showerproof protection without the material excess of 30 cm alternatives.

Technical Specifications

• Overall Dimensions: 9 cm × 15 cm
• Dressing Type: Self-adhesive absorbent island dressing
• Outer Layer: Semi-permeable showerproof breathable film
• Wound Contact Layer: Low-adherent (prevents wound bed adhesion)
• Absorbent Pad: Central pad for low to moderate exudate management
• Adhesive: Skin-friendly solvent-free adhesive border
• Corner Design: Rounded corners for improved fixation
• Sterility: Sterile, single-use, individually packaged
• Quantity: 40 dressings per box (single pieces also available)
• Brand: Mölnlycke Health Care
• Product: Mepore Pro Showerproof Dressing
• Latex Content: Typically latex-free (verify with manufacturer)