{"product_id":"mepilex-foam-dressing-20x20cm","title":"Mepilex Foam Dressing 20 x 20 cm Soft Absorbent Silicone Wound Dressing","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border-left: 4px solid #0057a8; padding: 12px 16px; margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"ai-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClinical Summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Mölnlycke Mepilex 20 x 20 cm is a soft-silicone (Safetac) absorbent foam dressing designed for moderate-to-highly exudating chronic and acute wounds. Its three-layer construction — Safetac silicone wound contact layer, polyurethane absorbent foam pad, and outer breathable waterproof film — manages exudate while permitting atraumatic, low-pain dressing changes. Indicated for pressure ulcers, leg and diabetic foot ulcers, donor and graft sites, surgical wounds and partial-thickness burns.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMepilex is Mölnlycke's reference soft-silicone foam dressing built on Safetac® technology, the original soft-silicone wound contact layer. Safetac conforms to skin micro-topography and seals the wound margins without adhering to the moist wound bed, minimising peri-wound maceration and the trauma associated with traditional adhesive removal. The 20 x 20 cm size is suited to large pressure-injury sites, sacral and trochanteric ulcers, donor sites and bariatric care where smaller sizes require overlapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe polyurethane foam pad provides high vertical absorption with low lateral wicking, retaining exudate within the dressing core to keep the peri-wound skin dry. The outer polyurethane backing film is bacterial- and viral-tight to particles \u0026gt;25 nm, supporting infection-prevention bundles in acute and long-term care. Mepilex is non-bordered and is typically secured with a retention dressing such as Mepitac, Tubifast or Mepore Film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; background: #f1f1f1;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eMölnlycke Health Care AB (Sweden)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; background: #f1f1f1;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct \/ REF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eMepilex® 20 x 20 cm — REF 294499 (5\/box)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; background: #f1f1f1;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eSafetac® soft-silicone contact layer + polyurethane absorbent foam + waterproof PU outer film\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; background: #f1f1f1;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdhesive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eSoft silicone (Safetac), non-acrylate, atraumatic on removal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; background: #f1f1f1;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatex Content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eLatex-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; background: #f1f1f1;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSterility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eSterile (ethylene oxide), single-use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; background: #f1f1f1;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWear Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eUp to 7 days depending on exudate volume and clinical assessment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; background: #f1f1f1;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBacterial \/ Viral Barrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eOuter film impermeable to particles \u0026gt;25 nm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; background: #f1f1f1;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegulatory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eCE-marked under EU MDR 2017\/745; FDA 510(k)-cleared as a wound dressing; HSA Singapore Class B medical device; ISO 13485 manufacturer QMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; background: #f1f1f1;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eStore dry, below 35°C, away from direct sunlight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClinical Indications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory II–IV pressure injuries on sacrum, trochanter, heel and ischium where larger surface coverage is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenous leg ulcers and mixed-aetiology lower-limb ulcers under multi-layer compression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiabetic foot ulcers (off-loaded) and post-debridement wound beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkin-graft donor sites and partial-thickness burns following initial assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost-surgical wound dehiscence and large traumatic skin tears (ISTAP Type 2\/3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOncology wounds and palliative wound care where atraumatic dressing change is a priority\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does Safetac differ from acrylate adhesives in wound contact layers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Safetac is a soft-silicone gel adhesive that adheres only to dry intact skin, not to the moist wound bed. Independent literature (White, 2008; Dykes 2007) demonstrates reduced peri-wound stripping, lower change-related pain scores and lower epidermal stripping versus traditional acrylate adhesives — relevant in fragile, oedematous and paediatric\/geriatric skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can Mepilex 20 x 20 cm be used under compression therapy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Mepilex is compatible with short-stretch and long-stretch compression bandaging and pneumatic compression devices, supporting the 2019 International Lymphoedema Framework and EWMA\/ISTAP guidance on combined exudate-management and compression strategies for venous ulceration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: When should the dressing be changed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Frequency is wound-driven. Per the EWMA position document on dressing wear-time, change when exudate strikethrough reaches the dressing edges, when leakage is observed, or per institutional protocol (typically every 3–7 days). The Safetac layer permits inspection lift-and-replace with minimal trauma when wound assessment is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the dressing showerable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes — the outer polyurethane film is waterproof and provides a viral\/bacterial barrier; brief showering is permitted provided the dressing edges remain intact. Submersion is not recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is the Mepilex range supplied to Singapore healthcare facilities?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Essential Medical International Supplies (EMIS) is a Singapore-based B2B medical supply distributor providing Mölnlycke wound-care products to hospitals, polyclinics, community-care providers and home-nursing services across Singapore. HSA-listed product, with bulk and case-pack invoicing available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReferences: Mölnlycke Mepilex IFU; CE MDR 2017\/745; FDA 510(k) Database; ISO 13485:2016; EWMA Position Document on dressing wear-time; ISTAP Skin Tear Classification 2018.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mölnlycke - Mepilex","offers":[{"title":"1 piece","offer_id":42720856080462,"sku":null,"price":34.33,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 box (5 pieces)","offer_id":42720856113230,"sku":null,"price":34.33,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/3763\/2846\/files\/31_5fbd046a-3148-4b8a-933c-1ad2da38370d.png?v=1779421076","url":"https:\/\/www.emis.asia\/zh\/products\/mepilex-foam-dressing-20x20cm","provider":"EMIS +","version":"1.0","type":"link"}