Smith & Nephew Melolin Low Adherent High Absorbent Dressing

Smith & Nephew Melolin Low Adherent High Absorbent Dressing

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. Low adherent perforated film

2. Highly absorbent cotton/acrylic pad

3. Hydrophobic backing layer

Benefits Low 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

Non-sensitising - Inert and non-sensitive

Delays time to strike through

• Significant improvement in terms of strike through, therefore requiring fewer dressing changes
• Available in Sterile or Bulk Format

Contraindications and Precautions:

• Change dressing daily or more often according to the condition of the wound
• Seek medical advice immediately for all serious wounds and burns, or if redness or discomfort occurs

Availability:

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Code	Description	Items per unit	Refer Availability
STERILE
66974940	5cm x 5cm	Box/100
66974933	10cm x 10cm	Box/10
66974941	10cm x 10cm	Box/100
66974939	10cm x 20cm	Box/100
36360030	50cm x 60cm	Box/40
36360031	50cm x 120cm	Box/20
36360032	50cm x 180cm	Box/14
36101720	5cm x 5cm (pk/5)	1 doz/disp	##
36101820	10cm x 10cm (pk/3)	1 doz/disp	##
NON-STERILE
66974930	50cm x 7m	Box/1