Are there any sensitising compounds in Mepilex Border?
The wound and skin contact layer is silicone that is inert. For example skin creams and clothes contain silicone oil. The silicone contains 1 ppm (part per million) of Platinum, a concentration so low that no one can develop any sensitisation or allergy. However, if a patient is already sensitised to Platinum, a skin reaction can be developed. In the “holes” of the border, acrylate adhesive can be exposed to the surrounding skin. There is a minimal risk that patients which are acrylate sensitive can develop a skin reaction. With the new backing film introduced in June 2006 the amount of acrylic adhesive has been decreased by 90%, which makes the risk for developing a skin reaction very marginal.
