Melolin 4940 Non Woven Adhesive Wound Dressing 5cm x 5cm
Description
Melolin consists of a highly absorbent cotton and acrylic fibre pad which is heat bonded on one side to a very thin perforated polyester film. The film side of the dressing is placed next to the wound.
Features
Melolin consists of three layers
1 Non adherent perforated film
2 Highly absorbent cotton/acrylic pad
3 Hydrophobic backing layer
Benefits
Non adherent perforated film
- Allows for rapid drainage of exudate, reducing trauma to healing tissue.
Highly absorbent cotton/acrylic pad
Patient Comfort
- Cushions and Protects
- Comfortable and minimises pain on removal
Easy to cut to shape
- Retains its integrity when cut.
Safe in use
- Inert and non-sensitising
Delays time to strike through
- Significant improvement in terms of strike through, therefore requiring fewer dressing changes.
Indications
Melolin is suitable for post-operative and casualty use, in particular for:
- Clean and sutured wounds
- Abrasions and lacerations
- Minor burns
