Why Mid-Length Showerproof Absorbent Island Dressing for Post-Operative Incisions?

Standard adhesive island dressings with non-breathable backing accumulate moisture vapor beneath film causing periwound maceration and adhesive failure during multi-day surgical wound coverage, while the 9 cm × 15 cm shorter format provides insufficient coverage for mid-length abdominal, thoracic, and orthopedic surgical incisions measuring 10–15 cm, requiring two overlapping dressings that create uncomfortable bulk and adhesive doubling over sensitive post-operative skin — and the 9 cm × 30 cm longer format over-covers smaller incisions creating excessive adhesive contact area and unnecessary dressing waste. Mid-length surgical incisions in the 10–15 cm range represent the most common major surgical wound category encompassing appendectomy, cholecystectomy port extension, hip replacement, knee replacement, hernia repair, and Cesarean section incisions where single-piece 9 cm × 20 cm dressing coverage eliminates the clinical and patient management complexity of multi-piece application. Showerproof breathable polyurethane film technology provides the critical post-operative patient quality-of-life benefit of unrestricted daily showering without wound contamination risk — semi-permeable film structure blocks liquid water and external bacteria while allowing moisture vapor transmission maintaining wound environment moisture balance and preventing the excessive humidity accumulation that causes periwound maceration. Low-adherent wound contact layer prevents adhesion to forming granulation tissue enabling atraumatic dressing changes that preserve fragile healing epithelium. The 30-per-box supply provides adequate clinical stock for surgical wards managing diverse incision lengths across daily admission volumes. For surgical wards and day surgery units managing the high-frequency mid-length incision range, community nurses following up post-operative patients at home, and any post-surgical wound care scenario where single-piece showerproof dressing coverage of 10–15 cm incisions eliminates multi-dressing complexity while supporting patient independence through daily showering, Mepore Pro 9 cm × 20 cm delivers the precise coverage format for the most common major surgical incision dimensions.

Key Features

• 9 cm × 20 cm Mid-Length Format: Single-piece coverage for mid-length surgical incisions approximately 10–15 cm
• Showerproof Polyurethane Film: Blocks liquid water and bacteria while allowing moisture vapor transmission
• Low-Adherent Wound Contact Layer: Prevents wound bed adhesion enabling atraumatic gentle dressing removal
• Absorbent Pad: Manages low to moderate exudate from post-operative incision drainage
• Breathable Semi-Permeable Film: Moisture vapor transmission prevents periwound maceration
• Skin-Friendly Adhesive Border: Secure multi-day fixation with gentle removal on post-operative skin
• Soft Flexible Construction: Conforms to body contours accommodating movement during recovery
• Sterile Single Use: Individually sterile for direct post-operative wound contact
• 30 per Box: Appropriate clinical stock for surgical ward incision management
• Mölnlycke Mepore Pro Platform: Proven showerproof post-operative dressing technology

Benefits

• Single 9×20 cm piece covers mid-length 10–15 cm incisions eliminating two-dressing overlap complexity
• Showerproof film enables daily showering improving post-operative patient hygiene and quality of life
• Low-adherent contact layer enables atraumatic dressing changes protecting forming epithelial tissue
• Breathable film maintains wound moisture balance preventing periwound maceration
• Soft conformable design accommodates body movement during post-operative recovery and ambulation
• Skin-friendly adhesive secures dressing reliably for multi-day wear between scheduled changes
• 30-per-box supply supports surgical ward stock for diverse incision lengths and daily admission volumes
• Fills coverage gap between 9×15 cm (shorter) and 9×30 cm (longer) Mepore Pro formats

Recommended Use

Perfect for appendectomy and laparotomy incision coverage, Cesarean section wound management, hip and knee replacement surgical site dressing, hernia repair incision coverage, cholecystectomy open incision management, abdominal and thoracic surgical wound post-operative dressing, mid-length orthopedic incision coverage, vascular surgery wound management, and post-operative wound care in hospitals, surgical day units, community nursing, GP practices, and home care following surgical discharge. Particularly valuable for surgical wards managing the most common major surgical incision range where 9×20 cm single-piece format eliminates two-dressing application complexity, day surgery discharge dressing programs where patients manage post-operative wounds independently at home, and any mid-length post-operative incision scenario where showerproof breathable film combined with low-adherent absorbent pad delivers comfortable multi-day wound protection with unrestricted daily showering.

Technical Specifications

• Overall Dimensions: 9 cm × 20 cm
• Dressing Type: Self-adhesive absorbent island dressing
• Backing: Transparent breathable polyurethane film (showerproof)
• Wound Contact: Low-adherent pad (atraumatic removal)
• Exudate Level: Low to moderate
• Water Resistance: Showerproof
• Breathability: Yes (semi-permeable moisture vapor transmission)
• Sterility: Sterile, single use
• Quantity: 30 per box
• Brand: Mölnlycke Health Care
• Product: Mepore Pro Showerproof Dressing