Why Short-Format Showerproof Absorbent Island Dressing for Minor Surgical Wounds?

Standard adhesive island dressings with non-breathable backing trap moisture vapor causing periwound maceration and adhesive failure during multi-day surgical wound coverage, while the 9 cm × 15 cm longer format creates excessive dressing length and unnecessary adhesive contact area for short incisions, biopsy sites, and minor procedure wounds measuring under 4–5 cm — generating material waste and unnecessarily large adhesive surface on sensitive post-procedure skin. Short post-operative wounds represent the highest volume category in outpatient and ambulatory surgical practice encompassing punch biopsy closures, minor excision sites, laparoscopic port closures, small incision hernia repair, arteriovenous fistula creation sites, pacemaker implant incisions, carpal tunnel release, and diagnostic laparoscopy closure where compact 9 cm × 10 cm single-piece dressing provides proportionate coverage without the excess of longer formats. Showerproof breathable polyurethane film technology delivers the essential post-procedure patient quality-of-life benefit of unrestricted daily showering without wound contamination risk through semi-permeable film structure blocking liquid water and external bacteria while transmitting moisture vapor maintaining wound environment moisture balance. Low-adherent wound contact layer prevents adhesion to forming granulation tissue enabling atraumatic dressing changes protecting newly forming epithelium. The compact 9 cm × 10 cm format with 40-per-box supply provides accessible clinical stock density for high-frequency minor wound programs where compact dressing consumption is highest. For ambulatory surgery units discharging patients with short incisions, dermatology practices managing biopsy and excision sites, GP practices handling minor procedure wounds, and any post-procedural wound care scenario where compact showerproof single-piece dressing coverage of short incisions under 4–5 cm provides proportionate protection with patient showering independence, Mepore Pro 9 cm × 10 cm delivers precise short-wound format coverage for the highest-volume minor surgical wound category.

Key Features

• Compact 9 cm × 10 cm Format: Proportionate single-piece coverage for short incisions and minor procedure sites
• 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 minor post-operative and procedure wound drainage
• Breathable Semi-Permeable Film: Moisture vapor transmission prevents periwound maceration
• Skin-Friendly Adhesive Border: Reliable multi-day fixation with gentle removal on post-procedure skin
• Flexible Conforming Design: Adapts to body contours supporting normal movement during recovery
• Sterile Single Use: Individually sterile for direct post-operative and procedure wound contact
• 40 per Box: High-volume supply matching the high consumption rate of compact minor wound dressings
• Mölnlycke Mepore Pro Platform: Proven showerproof post-operative dressing technology in compact format

Benefits

• Compact 9×10 cm size provides proportionate coverage for short incisions preventing adhesive excess
• Showerproof film enables daily showering improving hygiene and quality of life during recovery
• Low-adherent contact layer enables atraumatic dressing changes protecting forming epithelial tissue
• Breathable film maintains wound moisture balance preventing periwound maceration
• 40-per-box density supports high-consumption minor wound care programs efficiently
• Skin-friendly adhesive secures dressing for multi-day wear between scheduled changes
• Flexible design allows normal movement and daily activity without dressing displacement
• Smallest 9 cm width format minimizes adhesive contact area on sensitive post-procedure skin

Recommended Use

Perfect for punch biopsy and minor excision site dressing, laparoscopic port closure coverage, carpal tunnel and minor hand surgery incisions, pacemaker and implantable device incision coverage, arteriovenous fistula creation site management, minor hernia repair incision dressing, diagnostic procedure closure coverage, minor laceration repair dressing, dermatology procedure site management, and post-operative wound care in ambulatory surgery units, dermatology clinics, GP minor procedure rooms, cardiology day units, community nursing, and home care following minor procedure discharge. Particularly valuable for high-volume outpatient dermatology and minor surgery programs where short incision dressing dominates case mix, ambulatory surgery discharge programs where patients independently manage short incisions at home, and any minor post-operative wound scenario where compact 9×10 cm showerproof format delivers proportionate single-piece coverage for the most common short surgical wound dimensions.

Technical Specifications

• Overall Dimensions: 9 cm × 10 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: 40 per box
• Brand: Mölnlycke Health Care
• Product: Mepore Pro Showerproof Dressing