Molnlycke Mepilex Border Flex Dressing 15 x 15cm

Product Overview

Mepilex Border Flex is an all-in-one bordered foam dressing engineered around Mölnlycke's Safetac technology, a soft silicone adhesive layer that conforms to the wound bed without channelling exudate laterally. The five-layer construction combines a perforated silicone interface, an absorbent foam pad, a superabsorbent retention layer, a spreading layer and a vapour-permeable bacterial-barrier backing film to support moist wound healing while reducing peri-wound maceration and trauma at dressing change.

The "Flex" cut-pattern provides 360° conformability across joints and anatomically complex areas (sacrum, heel, elbow). In clinical evaluations, Safetac-based foam dressings have been associated with reduced pain at removal and reduced peri-wound skin stripping when compared with conventional adhesive foam dressings, consistent with EWMA (European Wound Management Association) position statements on atraumatic dressing change.

Specifications

Clinical Indications

• Category II to IV pressure injuries on heel, sacrum and other high-risk anatomical sites
• Venous leg ulcers as the primary contact dressing beneath multi-layer compression
• Diabetic foot ulcers (plantar, dorsal, toe) with low-to-moderate exudate, per IWGDF guidance
• Post-surgical wounds closed by primary intention with moderate exudate
• Skin tears (ISTAP Type 1 and 2) where atraumatic removal is critical
• Donor sites and partial-thickness burns under clinician supervision

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose a silicone-bordered foam over a standard adhesive foam dressing?
Safetac silicone adhesive minimises peri-wound epidermal stripping and is associated with reduced pain at removal in randomised clinical trials. This is particularly relevant for patients with fragile skin, steroid-induced skin atrophy or repeated dressing changes, in line with EWMA guidance on atraumatic wound care.

How is the 15 x 15 cm size selected versus smaller Mepilex Border Flex sizes?
Size should allow at least a 2 cm border of intact skin beyond the wound edge. The 15 x 15 cm dressing (10 x 10 cm pad) is appropriate for medium wounds of 8-11 cm in longest dimension. For larger wounds use Mepilex Border Flex 20 x 20 cm or 25 x 25 cm; for smaller wounds use 10 x 10 cm.

Can Mepilex Border Flex be used under compression bandaging?
Yes. It is frequently used as the primary contact dressing for venous leg ulcers beneath short-stretch or multi-layer compression systems. Confirm that exudate level, peri-wound skin status and compression prescription are consistent with a seven-day review interval.

What is the HSA Singapore regulatory status?
Mepilex Border Flex is registered with the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) of Singapore as a medical device and carries CE marking under EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 and FDA 510(k) clearance. EMIS Pte Ltd supplies the product to Singapore hospitals, polyclinics and home-care providers through authorised distribution channels.

Is Mepilex Border Flex MRI compatible?
The dressing contains no metallic components and is generally considered MRI-safe. However, removal prior to imaging should follow local radiology protocol if image quality at the dressing site is clinically relevant.