SILVERCEL™ Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing
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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 the dressing means fluid is absorbed from moderately to heavily exuding wounds while maintaining a moist wound environment conducive to healing. 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.
- Antimicrobial action
- Absorbent
Suggested Applications
- Dressing is intented for use in the management of all moderate to heavily exuding partial and full-thickness wounds including: pressure injuries, venous ulcers, diabetic ulcers, donor sites, traumatic and surgical wounds
Product specifications
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Brand
Silvercel™ |