Why Compact Showerproof Island Dressing for Minor and Small Wounds?

Standard general-purpose adhesive island dressings lack showerproof outer film requiring patients to avoid showering or apply waterproof covering over dressings creating inconvenient daily routines, while larger showerproof surgical dressings over-cover minor wounds extending adhesive border onto extensive healthy skin areas generating unnecessary material use, higher cost per application, and excessive periwound tissue coverage for small wound dimensions—particularly problematic for minor laceration and abrasion management where patients require compact showerproof coverage enabling normal daily hygiene, small laparoscopic port sites and minor procedure incisions requiring proportionate compact dressing rather than mid or long surgical formats, superficial wound care across diverse patient populations including children and active adults requiring waterproof protection during normal activity, and any small wound scenario where standard non-showerproof dressings create daily hygiene complications that reduce patient compliance and satisfaction during healing. Compact 6 cm × 7 cm showerproof island dressing technology delivers complete waterproof wound protection precisely scaled for minor and small wounds through polyurethane breathable outer film creating reliable water-resistant barrier enabling normal daily showering without wound contamination, flexible nonwoven backing adapting to body contours maintaining adhesive contact during movement on hands, fingers, elbows, and other active body surfaces, absorbent pad managing low to moderate exudate from minor wounds maintaining moist healing environment, and skin-friendly acrylic adhesive border securing dressing reliably to periwound skin with minimal trauma on removal. The compact 6 cm × 7 cm footprint is precisely proportioned for most minor cuts, abrasions, small incisions, and superficial wounds where larger formats create disproportionate coverage. Sixty-per-box supply supports high-volume use in emergency departments, minor procedure clinics, and general practice settings managing diverse daily minor wound volumes. For emergency departments discharging patients with minor lacerations requiring waterproof protection, GP practices managing minor procedure wound coverage, sports medicine treating active patients requiring shower-safe wound care, and any minor wound scenario where compact showerproof island dressing enables normal daily hygiene while protecting small wounds through healing, compact showerproof technology delivers proportionate wound coverage, daily activity freedom, and patient comfort ideally scaled for minor wound dimensions.

Key Features

• Compact 6 cm × 7 cm Format: Precisely proportioned for minor cuts, abrasions, and small incisions without material excess
• Polyurethane Showerproof Outer Film: Breathable waterproof barrier enabling normal daily showering without wound contamination
• Low-Adherent Wound Contact Layer: Minimizes adhesion to healing tissue enabling comfortable atraumatic removal
• Absorbent Pad: Manages low to moderate exudate maintaining moist wound healing environment
• Flexible Nonwoven Backing: Conforms to body contours and moves with patient during daily activities
• Skin-Friendly Acrylic Adhesive: Gentle border adhesion providing secure fixation with minimal removal trauma
• Breathable Moisture Control: Polyurethane film allows moisture vapor transmission preventing maceration
• Sterile Single-Use: Individually packed maintaining sterility for wound contact application
• 60 Dressings per Box: High-volume supply for emergency departments and high-frequency minor wound settings
• Mölnlycke Quality: Consistent Mepore Pro manufacturing standards in compact proportionate format

Benefits

• Compact dimensions precisely match minor wound sizes avoiding over-coverage of healthy periwound skin
• Showerproof film enables normal daily showering maintaining patient quality of life during wound healing
• Low-adherent contact layer protects fragile new tissue from disruption during dressing changes
• Flexible nonwoven backing maintains adhesion on active body areas including hands, elbows, and joints
• Absorbent pad manages minor wound exudate without maceration from fluid accumulation
• Skin-friendly adhesive minimizes trauma on sensitive skin during removal
• 60-per-box supply efficiently meets high-volume minor wound demands in busy clinical settings
• Breathable film balances moisture retention with vapor escape supporting optimal healing environment

Recommended Use

Perfect for minor lacerations and cuts requiring waterproof coverage during healing, abrasion wound protection enabling normal showering, small surgical incision coverage following minor procedures, superficial wound protection during sport and physical activity, GP and emergency department discharge wound coverage, occupational and industrial minor wound management, pediatric minor wound care requiring compact proportionate showerproof protection, travel and portable wound care where shower access varies, and wound care in emergency departments, GP practices, minor procedure clinics, occupational health centers, sports medicine facilities, school health offices, pharmacies, and home care settings. Particularly valuable for active patients requiring shower-proof protection enabling normal daily hygiene, emergency department discharge protocols providing patients compact waterproof wound dressings, pediatric minor wound management requiring small proportionate coverage, and any minor wound scenario where compact 6 cm × 7 cm showerproof format delivers precisely scaled waterproof protection without the material excess of larger surgical dressing formats.

Technical Specifications

• Overall Dimensions: 6 cm × 7 cm
• Dressing Type: Showerproof absorbent island dressing
• Outer Layer: Polyurethane breathable showerproof film
• Wound Contact Layer: Low-adherent (minimizes wound bed adhesion)
• Absorbent Pad: Central absorbent pad for low to moderate exudate
• Backing: Flexible nonwoven
• Adhesive: Skin-friendly acrylic adhesive border
• Sterility: Sterile, single-use, individually packed
• Quantity: 60 dressings per box
• Brand: Mölnlycke Health Care
• Product: Mepore Pro Showerproof Dressing
• Latex Content: Typically latex-free (verify with manufacturer)