AQUACEL® Ag+ dressings are antimicrobial primary dressings for use in wounds that are infected or at risk of infection. They are designed to manage the 3 key local barriers to healing - exudate, infection and biofilm. AQUACEL® Ag+ dressings incorporate proven Hydrofiber™ Technology and Ag+ Technology - a unique ionic silver-containing, antibiofilm formulation. AQUACEL® Ag+ Extra™ dressing is comprised of 2 layers of Hydrofiber™ Technology stitch bonded together making it 9x stronger and 50% more absorbent than standard AQUACEL® Ag dressing.
AQUACEL® Ag+ Extra™ dressing my be used for the management of:
- Wounds as a barrier to bacterial penetration of the dressing as this may help reduce infection
- Wounds where there is an infection or an increased risk of infection
- Diabetic foot ulcers, leg ulcers, (venous stasis ulcers, arterial ulcers and leg ulcers of mixed aetiology) and pressure ulcers/sores (partial & full thickness)
- Surgical wounds
- Traumatic wounds
- Wounds that are prone to bleeding; oncology wounds with exudate
- Wounds where bacteria are a suspected cause of (or a factor in) chronicity /non-progression.
Specifications:
- Brand: Convatec
- Product: AQUACEL® Ag+ Extra™ Dressing (CO413566)
- Size: 5cm X 5cm
- Unit of measurement: Box of 10
- Image is a sample of product
Warning: Always read the label and follow directions for use.
AQUACEL® Ag+ dressings are antimicrobial primary dressings for use in wounds that are infected or at risk of infection. They are designed to manage the 3 key local barriers to healing - exudate...
