Molnlycke Mepilex Square Sterile Silicone Foam Dressing - White - 712209

Molnlycke Mepilex Square Sterile Silicone Foam Dressing - White - 712209

Mepilex is a foam dressing suitable for a wide range of wounds like venous leg ulcers, pressure ulcers or diabetic ulcers
With its Safetac interface layer, Mepilex can be removed with less risk of damaging the wound or the surrounding skin
A new enhanced backing film together with the highly conformable absorbent foam makes Mepilex handle fluid effectively
TheSafetac technology prevents mepilex from sticking to the wound bed yet adheres gently to the surrounding skin allowing easy application of secondary fixation

Specifications

Backing Material: Film Backing
Color: White
Material: Foam / Silicone
Shape: Square
Sterility: Sterile
Type: Silicone Adhesive without Border

What our Experts Think

• Sterile silicone foam dressing designed for gentle, effective wound protection and moisture-balanced healing environments.
• Soft silicone Safetac technology minimizes pain and trauma during dressing changes while protecting surrounding skin.
• Absorbent foam core manages light to moderate exudate while helping maintain an optimal moist wound environment.
• Square sterile format offers flexible coverage for a variety of wound types and anatomical locations.
• Conformable design ensures secure, comfortable fit without the need for aggressive secondary fixation.
• Breathable outer layer helps protect against external contaminants while supporting fluid handling.
• Sterile packaging supports use in clinical and post-operative care settings where infection control is critical.
• A widely used professional dressing option for reliable wound care with patient comfort in mind

                   
Q&A  

Q: What is the Mölnlycke Mepilex Square Sterile Silicone Foam Dressing (712209) used for?
A: A sterile, non-bordered silicone foam wound dressing designed to absorb exudate, protect fragile skin, and support moist wound healing.

Q: What makes Mepilex Square different from standard foam dressings?
A: It uses Mölnlycke’s Safetac® soft silicone layer, which gently adheres to intact skin but not the wound bed, helping reduce pain and trauma during removal.

Q: What types of wounds is it suitable for?
A: Low to moderately exuding wounds such as pressure injuries, skin tears, venous leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, and post-surgical wounds.

Q: How does it help with wound healing?
A: The absorbent foam manages wound fluid while the breathable outer film maintains a moist healing environment and helps reduce maceration of surrounding skin.

Q: Is it sterile and single-use?
A: Yes. It is supplied sterile and intended for single use only; it should not be reused or re-sterilized.

Q: Can it be cut to size?
A: Yes. It can be trimmed to fit different wound shapes while maintaining its absorbent and protective properties.

Q: Who typically uses this dressing?
A: It is intended for use in clinical and home healthcare settings under professional guidance for patients requiring gentle, absorbent wound care.

                 
Maintenance Tips  

• Store in a cool, dry place in original sealed packaging to maintain sterility and product integrity.
• Do not use if packaging is torn, opened, or past expiration date.
• Handle with clean hands or gloves to prevent contamination before application.
• Apply only to clean, dry skin according to clinical wound care protocol.
• Do not reuse; this is a single-use sterile dressing.
• Avoid cutting unless explicitly permitted by clinical guidelines, as it may affect performance.
• Check packaging integrity before stock use and rotate inventory to ensure freshness.
• Dispose of used dressings as medical waste per facility regulations