Surgical Consumables / Wound Dressing

Silver alginate dressing

Treatment of moderately to heavily exuding wounds, of total or partial depth, such as:

  • post-surgical wounds
  • traumatic wounds (abrasions, lacerations, etc.)
  • ulcers of the lower extremities
  • pressure ulcers
  • diabetic foot ulcers
  • skin grafts and donor sites
  • cavity lesions
  • superficial partial thickness burns
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

FA RM A CTIVE A g A lginate with silver is a sterile antimicrobial dressing. It is available in swab and rope; it is composed of calcium alginate and contains high levels of mannuronic acid (M ), carboxymethylcellulose (CM C) and an ionic silver complex (Silver Carbonate) which releases silver ions when in contact with the lesion’s exudate. The dressing may be used for the management of infected wounds or wounds at high risk of infection; in addition, it promotes the creation of an ideal environment for the healing of exuding

Technical Information

 

  • high absorbency represented by a high absorption capacity of 20g/g, also expressed as 23 g/1 00 cm2 
  • high exudate retention capacity to prevent it from spreading laterally, risking damage to the perilesional skin. 
  • high physical integrity once wet to reduce the release of fibres after removal
  • high gelling capacity that conforms to the lesion’s bed, eliminating dead space and inhibiting adhesion to the newlyformed tissue to promote removal without trauma.
  • haemostatic effect
  • soft and conformable; it can be cut and adapted to any wound shape, size and depth
  • sterile single package 
  • sterilised by radiation
  • wide peel-open for easy application