3M™ Silvercel™ Hydro-Alginate Antimicrobial Dressing with Silver
About the product
3M™ Silvercel™ Dressing is a sterile, non-woven pad composed of a high G (guluronic acid) alginate, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and silver coated nylon fibres.
Product details
The excellent fluid absorption ability and the lasting antimicrobial activity make this dressing the ideal dressing for chronic wounds¹ ² with moderate to high levels of exudate. The unique composition of Silvercel Dressing means fluid is absorbed from moderately to heavily exuding wounds while maintaining a moist wound environment conducive to healing.
- Antimicrobial action
- Absorbent
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¹. Clark R, Del Bono M, Stephens S-A et al. Simulated In-Use Tests to Evaluate a Non-Adherent Antimicrobial Silver Alginate Wound Dressing. Poster presented at: Canadian Association of Wound Care (CAWC); October 29 - November 1, 2009; Quebec City, Canada. ². Rennison T et al. In-vitro evaluations of a silver hydro-alginate dressing to determine suitability for use on chronic wounds. Poster presented at: EWMA; May 18-20, 206; Prague, CZ.Product specifications
| Brand |
Brand
Silvercel™ |
| Overall Length (Imperial) |
Overall Length (Imperial)
4.33 in, 11.81 in, 1.97 in, 7.87 in |
| Overall Width (Metric) |
Overall Width (Metric)
11 cm, 2.5 cm, 10 cm |
| Overall Length (Metric) |
Overall Length (Metric)
11 cm, 30 cm, 5 cm, 20 cm |
| Dressing Type |
Dressing Type
Alginate Silver |
| Category name |
Category name
Antimicrobial Wound Dressings |
| Overall Width (Imperial) |
Overall Width (Imperial)
4.33 in, 0.98 in, 1.97 in, 3.94 in |