Mepilex Border Sacrum Silicone Foam Dressing
Mepilex Border Sacrum is a self-adherent, absorbent silicone foam dressing designed for wounds located around the sacral area. It can be used for both the treatment of existing pressure injuries and as part of a comprehensive prophylactic programme to help prevent pressure ulcer development.
The anatomically shaped dressing is designed to fit securely around the sacrum while providing effective exudate management and protection for vulnerable skin.
Safetac Soft Silicone Technology
The wound contact layer features Mölnlycke’s Safetac® soft silicone adhesive technology. Safetac is designed to adhere gently to the surrounding skin without sticking aggressively to the moist wound bed.
This helps:
- Minimise pain during dressing changes
- Reduce trauma to the wound and surrounding skin
- Protect fragile or sensitive skin
- Support atraumatic dressing removal
- Reduce the risk of damage caused by repeated dressing changes
Multi-Layer Absorbent Construction
Mepilex Border Sacrum contains a flexible absorbent pad made from several functional layers:
- A soft silicone Safetac wound contact layer with a film carrier
- An absorbent polyurethane foam layer
- A non-woven spreading layer that distributes wound fluid
- A layer containing superabsorbent fibres for exudate retention
- A breathable, waterproof outer film
The multi-layer design absorbs and retains wound exudate while helping to reduce the risk of leakage and maceration around the wound edges.
Waterproof and Breathable Protection
The outer film is breathable but waterproof. It helps protect the wound from dirt, moisture and external contaminants while allowing water vapour to pass through the dressing.
The dressing may support normal patient hygiene routines when applied correctly and according to clinical guidance.
Pressure Injury Prevention
Mepilex Border Sacrum may be used as part of a comprehensive pressure injury prevention programme for patients considered at risk of developing sacral pressure ulcers.
Preventive dressing use must be combined with appropriate clinical measures, including:
- Regular patient repositioning
- Pressure-relieving support surfaces
- Skin inspection and skin care
- Appropriate nutrition and hydration
- Mobility assessment
- Continence and moisture management
- Individual pressure injury risk assessment
The use of a preventive dressing does not replace standard pressure injury prevention protocols.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical studies cited for Mepilex Border Sacrum have reported positive outcomes when the dressing was used as part of a pressure injury prevention strategy.
Reported findings include:
- Up to an 88% reduction in sacral pressure ulcer incidence in a US randomised controlled trial
- Reduced pressure injury treatment costs in a large patient cohort analysis
- Prevention of deterioration in many suspected deep tissue injuries when sacral and heel dressings were used within a clinical care programme
Clinical results may vary depending on the patient’s condition, risk level, care setting and the complete prevention protocol used.
Intended Uses
Mepilex Border Sacrum is designed for sacral wounds and vulnerable sacral skin. It may be used for:
- Sacral pressure ulcers
- Pressure injury prevention
- Moderately exuding wounds
- Surgical wounds
- Traumatic wounds
- Skin tears
- Leg ulcers
- Foot ulcers
- Postoperative wound protection
- Reduction of postoperative blistering
- Dry or necrotic wounds when used with a suitable wound gel under professional guidance
Material Composition
Mepilex Border Sacrum contains:
- Silicone
- Polyurethane
- Polyacrylate
- Cotton
- Viscose
- Polyester
- Polyolefin
Precautions
- Do not use on patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the product materials or components.
- Do not use with oxidising agents such as hypochlorite solutions or hydrogen peroxide.
- Consult a healthcare professional if signs of infection develop, including fever, redness, warmth, swelling, increased pain or unusual wound discharge.
- The use of the dressing for prevention does not replace a complete pressure injury prevention protocol.
- Do not reuse the dressing. Reuse may reduce performance and create a risk of cross-contamination.
- Do not use if the sterile barrier is damaged or opened before use.
- Do not re-sterilise.
- Select and apply the dressing according to the patient’s wound condition and a healthcare professional’s instructions.
Warnings
The foam layer may become more yellow when exposed to light, air or heat. According to the manufacturer, this colour change does not affect the product’s performance or properties.
Any serious incident associated with the use of Mepilex Border Sacrum should be reported to Mölnlycke Health Care and the relevant local regulatory authority.
Storage and Handling
- Store in a clean, dry environment.
- Protect from excessive heat, moisture and direct sunlight.
- Keep the dressing inside its original packaging until required.
- Check the expiry date and sterile packaging before use.
- Keep out of reach of children unless used under professional supervision.
Package Contents
- 5 × Mepilex Border Sacrum dressings
- Size: 16 × 20 cm
- Reference: 282050
