Mepilex Border Heel

Mepilex^® Border Heel dressing is the only five-layer foam heel dressing with proprietary Deep Defense Technology^® – proven to prevent pressure ulcers when used in conjunction with other standard prevention protocols ^{1  2  3 4} .

The dressing can also be used for managing moderate- to high- exuding wounds of the heel area. It absorbs and retains exudate ^5  6 and it balances moisture properly avoiding the risk of maceration ^7  8 .

This recently-launched enhanced design includes new handling tabs and thicker borders, allowing easier application and patient checking ⁹ . The heel shape has been refined for good coverage of the high-risk heel area and the malleoli.

The enhanced design still includes Safetac^® – the original less-pain contact layer with silicone adhesion. So the dressing is comfortable and confirms to the patients anatomy  ⁵  – you can remove it easily without damaging the skin  ¹⁰  . That means less pain for your patients ¹¹.

• Proven to prevent pressure ulcers – when used with other standard prevention protocols ^1  2 
• Proprietary Deep Defense Technology protects against the extrinsic forces - pressure, shear and friction; and manages micro-climate, the key factors responsible for pressure ulcers ^{3   10   5}   
• Mepilex Border with Safetac technology minimises pain during dressing changes ¹¹ .
• Good fluid handling capacity and retention ⁷   
• Reduces risk of maceration  ⁸