SILVERCEL™ Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing
About the product
Ideal for chronic wounds1,2 with moderate to high levels of exudate, the Silvercel Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing is a sterile, non-woven pad that provides excellent fluid absorption and lasting antimicrobial activity thanks to its blend of high G (guluronic acid) alginate, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and silver-coated nylon fibers.
Product details
- Releases silver ions to provide up to seven days of antimicrobial protection3 in vitro against a broad spectrum of wound pathogens including MRSA, MRSE and VRE4.5
- Manages moderate to highly exuding wounds,6 allowing for effective exudate management.7
Suggested Applications
- Management of all moderate to heavily exudating partial and full-thickness wounds including pressure injuries, venous ulcers, diabetic ulcers, donor sites and traumatic and surgical wounds.
- Please refer to the full instructions for use in the packaging insert.
Legal
- 1. 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.
- 2. Di Lonardo, A. et al. The use of Silvercel™ to dress excision wounds following burns surgery. Wounds UK 2006, Vol 2(4):122-124.
- 3. Clark R, Stephens SA, Del Bono M, Abioye O, Bayliff S. The evaluation of absorbent silver containing dressings in vitro. Poster presented at: Wounds UK Annual Conference; November10–12, 2009; Harrogate, UK.
- 4. Clark R. et al. Simulated in use tests to evaluate a Non-Adherent Antimicrobial silver alginate dressing. Poster presented at: CAWC; October 29–November 1, 2009; Quebec City, Canada
- 5. Clark, R. and Bradbury, S. SILVERCEL™ NON ADHERENT Made Easy. Wounds International, Vol. 1(5) 2010.
- 6. International case series: Using SILVERCEL Non-Adherent: Case Studies. London: Wounds International, 2012.
- 7. Gray, D. Silvercel Non-Adherent dressing: taking the pain out of antimicrobial use. Wounds UK 2009, Vol 5(4).
Product specifications
| Brand |
Brand
Silvercel™ |
| Overall Length (Imperial) |
Overall Length (Imperial)
12.01 in |
| Overall Length (Metric) |
Overall Length (Metric)
30.5 cm |
| DressingType |
DressingType
Composite |
| OverallWidthMetric |
OverallWidthMetric
2.5 cm |
| Category name |
Category name
Antimicrobial Wound Dressings |
| Trademark2 |
Trademark2
Silvercel™ |
| Overall Width (Imperial) |
Overall Width (Imperial)
0.98 in |
| categoryName |
categoryName
Antimicrobial Wound Dressings |