A self-adherent soft silicone multi-layer foam dressing for the heel.

Mepilex Border Heel is a five-layer dressing designed for both treatment and prevention of pressure injuries. It cushions and protects from shear and friction, while absorbing wound fluid and reducing pain during dressing changes.

Key Benefits:

• Anatomically designed to fit the heel
• The only heel dressing with proprietary Deep Defense Technology
• Optimal balance of strength and flexibility for protection against shear and friction
• Absorbs and retains moderate to high levels of wound fluid
• Safetac silicone layer minimises skin damage and pain
• Showerproof and comfortable for extended wear

Clinically Designed For:

• Mepilex Border Heel is a self-adherent soft silicone dressing designed to be a part of prevention strategies of skin damage, such as pressure injuries, and to reduce post-operative blistering
• Wounds that have medium to high levels of fluid and can be used on wounds such as pressure injuries, leg ulcers, foot ulcers, traumatic wounds (e,g, skin tears) ,and surgical wounds
• Mepilex Border Heel can be used by lay persons under the supervision of Healthcare Professionals. If you are concerned about your wound, please contact your Healthcare Professional.

Precautions:

• Do not use on patients with known hypersensitivity to the ingoing materials/components of the product.
• Do not use together with oxidising agents such as hypochlorite solutions or hydrogen
• If you see signs of clinical infection, e.g., fever or the wound or surrounding skin becoming red, warm, or swollen, consult a health care professional for appropriate treatment.
• The use of dressings as part of a prophylactic therapy does not preclude the need to continue to develop and follow a comprehensive pressure ulcer prevention protocol.
• e.g., support surfaces, positioning, nutrition, hydration, skin care, and mobility.
• Do not reuse. If reused, the performance of the product may deteriorate, cross contamination may occur.
• Do not use if the sterile barrier is damaged or opened prior to use.
• Do not re-sterilise.

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