Mepitel One is a wound contact layer.
INTENDED USES: Areas of use: Skin tears, Painful wounds, Surgical incisions, Skin abrasions, Traumatic wounds, Partial thickness burns, Lacerations, Blistering, Radiation skin, Leg and foot ulcers, Partial and full thickness grafts. It can also be used as protective layer on non-exuding wounds and on areas with fragile skin.
CLAIMED FEATURES: Minimizes pain and trauma at dressing changes. Safetac layer on wound contact side only (one sided) for easy handling and application, May remain in place for up to 14 days which allows cost effective and undisturbed wound healing, Enables less frequent dressing changes, Minimizes the risk of maceration, Leaves no residue and does not dry out, Transparent for easy wound inspection during application and wear, Conforms well to body contours, promoting patient comfort during wear, Stays in place
Contact layer dressings are thin, non-adherent sheets placed on the entire wound to prevent adhesion of the overlying dressing to the wound. They are porous and allow the fluid that comes from the wound to be absorbed by the overlying dressing. They are not meant to be changed with every dressing change and can be left in place for a week. Because they are designed to be non-adherent and skin-friendly, a wound contact layer is ideally suited for wounds where the skin tissue surrounding the wound bed is fragile. They are indicated for moderate to heavily exuding wounds.
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Local Coverage Determination for Surgical Dressings (L33831) [Internet]. 2016 [cited 2017 Apr 30].
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers specific types of dressings (such as contact layers) that are considered medically necessary for treatment of a surgical or surgically treated wound. Medicare has guidelines that establish what is considered medically necessary and how often an item can be used.
If you have coverage through Medicare Part B, you may be eligible to have this product covered by Medicare. You will need a written order prescribed by a provider enrolled in Medicare, so that you can purchase this product at a Durable Medical Equipment store that accepts Medicare. You will need to pay deductibles and co-payment. The actual co-payment amount varies according to your state. If you do not have Medicare Part B or your condition does not meet the requirements needed for coverage, you can find this product at pharmacies and medical supply stores. When available, please see pricing in "Other Stores" below.
If your insurance does not cover this product, you can purchase it directly from any store. A list of online stores and prices is provided below for your convenience. For updated prices, find it on the internet at https://wrdev.azurewebsites.net/app/product?id=3047
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