Gentle wound contact layer
Mepitel One
One-sided, soft silicone wound contact layer
Mepitel® One is a gentle wound contact layer that reduces pain and skin damage for the patients 1 2 :
- one sided Safetac® interface minimises patient discomfort at dressing removal 1 2
- Safetac technology seals the wound margins and reduces risk of maceration 1 2
- Safetac technology minimises risk of wound adherence 1 2
Mepitel One supports undisturbed healing 1 2 3 4 :
- maintains structural integrity and leaves no residues in the wound or on the surrounding skin 5
- can remain in place for up to 14 days 3
Mepitel One supports care providers:
the transparent net enables wound assessment without removal 1
- the perforated structure allows it to be used in combination with gels 5
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Further product information
Downloads
- Instructions for use (582 kB)
- Product sheet (850 kB)
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Nurturing skin grafts: a guide to care and safeguarding
Skin graft management requires gentle care, including wound dressings that cover the skin without sticking to it. Protecting a full-thickness skin graft is important to promote healing.
'References'
- David F. et al. A randomised, controlled, non-inferiority trial comparing the performance of a soft silicone-coated wound contact layer (Mepitel One) with a lipidocolloid wound contact layer (UrgoTul) in the treatment of acute wounds. International Wound Journal, 2018.
- Patton ML, et al. An open, prospective, randomized pilot investigation evaluating pain with the use of a soft silicone wound contact layer vs bridal veil and staples on split thickness skin grafts as a primary dressing. J Burn Care Res. 2013;34(6):674-681.
- Collin O. Use of Mepitel One dressing following hand surgery: a case study series. Poster presentation at Wounds UK Conference, United Kingdom, 2009.
- Edwards J, et al. Hand burn management: minimizing pain and trauma at dressing change. BJON. 2013; Vol 22, No 20.
- Adamietz, I. A. et.al. Effect of Self-Adhesive, Silicone-Coated Polyamide Net Dressing on Irradiated Human Skin. Radiation Oncology Investigations, 1995.
