SILVERCEL NON-ADHERENT Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing 10cm x 20cm (x10) 

SILVERCEL^® Antimicrobial Dressing is a sterile, non-woven pad composed of a high G (guluronic acid) alginate, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and silver coated nylon fibres. The unique composition of SILVERCEL^® is designed to manage exudate and help control infected or heavily colonised wounds

How does it work?

• SILVERCEL^® Antimicrobial Dressing has a number of features that can help with controlling Infection:
• SILVERCEL^® minimises the risk of maceration and leakage
• Proven to absorb and retain fluid even under compression
• In vitro studies show that the level of silver released from SILVERCEL^® is maintained beyond 7 days
• Designed not to break up in the wound
• SILVERCEL^® maintains its strength within a moist wound environment

Indications

 SILVERCEL^® Antimicrobial Dressing is intended for use in the management of all moderate to heavily exudating partial and full-thickness chronic wounds including:

• Decubitus (pressure) ulcers
• Diabetic ulcers
• Donor sites
• Traumatic wounds
• Surgical wounds

As the product contains alginate it may assist in supporting the control of minor bleeding in superficial wounds. It is also suitable for use, under medical supervision, in the management of infected wounds, or wounds in which there is an increased risk of infection.