Mepore Self-Adhesive Dressing – 9cm x 15cm

All-In-One Protection For Longer Wounds

Mepore from Mölnlycke combines an absorbent wound pad and adhesive border in one convenient sterile dressing. The 9cm x 15cm version is the longest of the three Mepore sizes currently stocked by Zoom Health, making it particularly useful where a longer absorbent area is required.

The complete dressing measures 9cm x 15cm and contains a 4.5cm x 10cm absorbent wound pad. The pad incorporates a non-adherent wound-contact layer, while the surrounding border uses a skin-friendly, water-based acrylic adhesive to hold the dressing securely against the surrounding skin.

Mepore is designed for superficial wounds with low to moderate levels of wound fluid, including surgical wounds, cuts and abrasions.

Key Benefits

• All-in-one dressing: Combines an absorbent wound pad and adhesive border, so separate surgical tape is not normally required.
• Longer wound coverage: The 4.5cm x 10cm absorbent pad makes this size particularly useful for longer wound areas.
• Non-adherent contact layer: Designed to minimise adherence of the absorbent pad to the wound.
• Skin-friendly adhesive: The border uses a water-based acrylic adhesive for gentle but secure fixation.
• Breathable protection: The soft nonwoven outer layer is breathable while helping to provide physical protection to the wound.
• Easy to apply: Overlapping release liners allow the dressing to be positioned without touching the wound pad.

Which Pack Size Should I Choose?

Choose the quantity that best suits your first aid or wound-care requirements:

• Pack of 5: A convenient quantity for home first aid or occasional use.
• Pack of 10: Useful when additional dressings may be required for dressing changes.
• Pack of 20: A practical option for larger first aid kits, sports clubs and more regular use.
• Box of 50: The full-box quantity for workplaces, healthcare environments and higher-volume users.

Each Mepore dressing is individually packaged and sterile until its packaging is opened or damaged.

Which Size Mepore Should I Choose?

Zoom Health stocks three Mepore sizes. Although the overall dimensions are useful when comparing them, the size of the central absorbent wound pad is particularly important.

Mepore 6cm x 7cm is the smallest option, with a 3cm x 4cm absorbent wound pad. It is useful for smaller superficial wounds.

Mepore 9cm x 10cm provides greater coverage with a 4.5cm x 6cm absorbent wound pad.

Mepore 9cm x 15cm is the largest of the three sizes currently available from Zoom Health. Its longer 4.5cm x 10cm absorbent wound pad makes it particularly useful where greater length is required.

Whichever size you choose, make sure the wound fits comfortably beneath the absorbent central pad rather than the surrounding adhesive border.

How To Use Mepore

1. Clean the wound according to appropriate wound-care practice.
2. Dry the surrounding skin thoroughly.
3. Remove the protective release liners to expose the adhesive surface.
4. Position Mepore so that the absorbent pad completely covers the wound.
5. Apply the adhesive border to the surrounding skin without stretching the dressing.
6. Gently smooth and press the border to ensure good adhesion.

When removing Mepore, grasp an edge and slowly peel the dressing from the skin in the direction of hair growth.

Avoid applying moisturisers, gels or ointments to the surrounding skin where the adhesive needs to stick, as these may affect adhesion. Do not stretch Mepore during application.

Mepore Or Melolin: Which Should I Choose?

Mepore and Melolin both provide absorbent wound protection, but they differ in how they are secured.

Mepore incorporates its own adhesive border, making it a convenient all-in-one option. Once the wound pad is positioned correctly, the surrounding adhesive holds the dressing directly against the skin.

Melolin 5cm x 5cm and Melolin 10cm x 10cm are non-adhesive low-adherent dressing pads. They need to be secured separately using an appropriate surgical tape or dressing-retention product.

If you want the convenience of an integrated adhesive border, Mepore is the more straightforward option. Melolin provides more flexibility when you want to choose the method used to secure the dressing.

What Size Is The Absorbent Pad?

The complete Mepore dressing measures 9cm x 15cm, while the central absorbent wound pad measures 4.5cm x 10cm.

This distinction is important when choosing a dressing. The wound should fit comfortably beneath the absorbent pad, leaving the adhesive border to attach to the surrounding healthy skin.

Who Is Mepore Suitable For?

Mepore is intended for a wide variety of superficial wounds with low to moderate levels of wound fluid. Typical applications include surgical wounds, cuts and abrasions.

The 9cm x 15cm size is particularly useful for longer wounds where the smaller 6cm x 7cm or 9cm x 10cm Mepore dressings do not provide sufficient absorbent-pad coverage.

Product Information

Feature	Details
Brand	Mepore
Manufacturer	Mölnlycke Health Care
Product Type	Self-Adhesive Absorbent Dressing
Dressing Size	9cm x 15cm
Wound Pad Size	4.5cm x 10cm
Manufacturer Reference	671000
Sterile	Yes
Adhesive	Water-Based Acrylic Adhesive
Full Box Quantity	50 Dressings

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Mepore 9cm x 15cm Used For?

Mepore is a sterile, self-adhesive absorbent dressing intended for superficial wounds with low to moderate levels of wound fluid, including surgical wounds, cuts and abrasions. The 9cm x 15cm size is particularly useful where a longer wound pad is required.

Does Mepore Need Surgical Tape?

No. Mepore incorporates an adhesive border designed to secure the dressing to the surrounding skin, so separate surgical tape is not normally required.

Is The Wound Pad 9cm x 15cm?

No. The complete dressing measures 9cm x 15cm, but the central absorbent wound pad measures 4.5cm x 10cm.

Which Mepore Size Should I Buy?

For smaller wounds, consider Mepore 6cm x 7cm with its 3cm x 4cm wound pad. The Mepore 9cm x 10cm has a 4.5cm x 6cm pad, while this 9cm x 15cm version has a longer 4.5cm x 10cm wound pad.

Is Mepore Sterile?

Yes. Mepore dressings are individually packaged and sterile. Do not use a dressing if its sterile barrier has been damaged or opened before use.

How Often Should Mepore Be Changed?

The frequency of dressing changes depends on the condition of the wound and the amount of wound fluid. Follow appropriate wound-care practice and any advice provided by your healthcare professional.

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