An innovative foam dressing designed for exuding wounds.

Mepilex Up®

We took on the challenge of exudate management for VLUs

  • Leakage and quality of life aspects are common threads running through the array of literature on patients with venous leg ulcers (VLUs). Patient quality of life is significantly impacted by the effects of chronic exudate1,2,3.

    When dressings don’t properly manage exudate, fluid can leak onto and soil patient garments, compression devices, wraps, furniture and healthy skin. Explore additional information on this topic here.

Introducing Mepilex Up®.

Mepilex Up® is an innovative foam dressing designed to minimise the risk of leakage and prevent its spread to healthy skin. 

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Designed for highly exuding wounds.


This time-lapse demonstration showcases the Fluhte method, a clinically relevant test method which simulates an exuding lower leg.

  • A patented foam structure creates a dimpled surface.

  • The innovative dimpled foam improves the capillary action, allowing fluids to spread in all directions, even against gravity⁴.

  • The unique spreading properties minimise the risk of leakage and manage exudate for several days, which may contribute to longer wear time⁴.

Helps promote efficient care.

  • Given its unique spreading properties, Mepilex Up® can successfully manage high volumes of fluid for a long period, which may contribute to a long wear time and fewer dressing changes⁵ potentially saving valuable time and money.

    Additionally, leaving the dressing in place for several days supports undisturbed wound healing efforts and their subsequent benefits.

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Clinical evidence.

Wounds UK - Mepilex® Up

Managing the complexities of lower limb wounds

Download the recomendations from a national advisory board for managing the complexities of lower limb wounds - Mepilex® Up in partnership with Wounds UK

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NHS Procurement codes.

  •   MPC / SKU Size (cm) Dressings per box PIP code NPC Code
    Mepilex Up 212160 10x11 5 434-7472 ELA85070
    212260 11x20 5 434-7480 ELA85073
    212360 15x16 5 434-7506 ELA85072
    212460 20x21 5 434-7514 ELA85071

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Revolutionise your approach by discovering the benefits of Mepilex® Up.

Show your patients that leakage doesn’t have to dominate their every day. Fill out the form to connect with a Mölnlycke representative to learn more. 

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References

    1. Green J, Jester R, McKinley R, Pooler Patient perspectives of their leg ulcer journey. J Wound Care. 2013 Feb;22(2):58, 60-2, 64-6. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2013.22.2.58. PMID: 23665659
    2. Phillips, P, Lumley, E, Duncan, R, et A systematic review of qualitative research into people’s experiences of living with venous leg ulcers. J Adv Nurs. 2018; 74: 550–563. https://doi.org/ 10.1111/jan.13465
    3. Kelechi, T.J., Muise-Helmericks, R.C., Theeke, L.A. et al. An observational study protocol to explore loneliness and systemic inflammation in an older adult population with chronic venous leg ulcers. BMC Geriatr 21, 118 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02060-w
    4. Mölnlycke Health Care. Data on file. 2024.
    5. Mölnlycke Health Care Data on File 2022.

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