Mepitel Ag

Mepitel Ag is a soft silicone wound contact layer that allows exudate to pass vertically into a secondary dressing. Mepitel Ag makes it possible to change only the secondary absorbent dressing. It maintains its structural integrity and can be left in place for up to eight (8) days depending on the wound condition and surrounding skin (or as indicated by accepted clinical practice). In vitro testing demonstrates that Mepitel Ag gives a ≥4 log reduction, on the dressing, of the following Gram positive bacteria, Gram negative bacteria and yeast; Enterococcus feacalis (VRE), Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Staphylococcus epidermidis, Acinetobacter baumanii, Enterobacter cloacae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida albicans, Candida guillermondi, Candida lusitiane. The dressing sustains antimicrobial activity for up to eight (8) days in in vitro studies. By reducing the number of micro-organisms, Mepitel Ag may also reduce odour. Mepitel Ag has shown to have a 4 log microbial reduction up to eight (8) days when tested in vitro with a secondary dressing. Mepitel Ag maintains a moist wound environment in combination with a secondary dressing. Mepitel Ag can be used under compression bandaging. Mepitel Ag consists of a polyamide net with Safetac adhesive layer, containing silver sulphate and cellulose compound, on both sides. Mepitel Ag is intended for the management of a wide range of exuding wounds such as skin tears, skin abrasions, sutured/surgical wounds, partial thickness burns, partial and full thickness grafts, lacerations, diabetic ulcers, venous ulcers, and arterial ulcers. Silver sulphate is added to the dressing as a preservative to inhibit or reduce microbial growth on the dressing.