Algicell® Ag Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing is a high gelling, high strength dressing that utilizes a sophisticated ionic transfer technology to deliver low levels of silver.
[1] Product Category:
Antimicrobial DressingsSub-category:
Antimicrobial DressingsProduct Features:
- Time-released formula
- Silver technology
- Secondary dressing required
- Moldable
- Low adhesion
- Intact when saturated
- Flexible
- Conforms readily to wound
Other Features:
- Free Samples/Trials Available
How Supplied/Sizing:
2"x2", 4"x4", 4"x8", 8"x12'. Rope: (3/4)"x12'
Company information:
- Street:
- 214 Carnegie Ctr.
- Suite:
- Suite #300
- City:
- Princeton ,
- Province:
- New Jersey
- Postal Code:
- 08540
- Country:
- United States
Derma Sciences, Inc. provides a full line of skin and wound care products along with customer service, education and clinical support.
Website:
www.dermasciences.com
Email:
info@dermasciences.com
Phone:
609-514-4744
Fax:
609-514-8540
Toll free:
1-800-445-7627 Benefits
• Comprised of a proprietary blend of mannuronic (high gelling) and guluronic (high wet-strength) alginic acids designed to gel well while keeping its physical integrity for intact removal
• High absorption capacity also helps to reduce the risk of tissue maceration and allows for increased time between dressing changes
• Does not leave any silver coated nylon thread residue in the wound upon removal of the dressing
Indications
For over-the-counter use, Calcium Alginate Dressing with Antimicrobial Silver may be used for:
• Abrasions
• Minor lacerations
• Minor cuts
• Minor scalds and burns
Under the supervision of a healthcare professional, Algicell®Ag (Calcium Algiante Dressing with Antimicrobial Silver) dressing is an effective barrier to bacterial penetration in moderate to heavily exuding wound such as:
• Diabetic foot ulcer
• Leg ulcers (venous stasis ulcers, arterial ulcers and leg ulcers of mixed etiology
• Pressure ulcers/sores (partial- and full-thickness)
• Donor sites, and traumatic and surgical wounds
Contraindications
ALGICELL® Ag is not indicated for treatment of third degree burns, patients with a known sensitivity to alginates or silver, or control of heavy bleeding
Recommended Use
• Diabetic Ulcers
• Venous Ulcers
• Arterial Ulcers
• Leg Ulcers of Mixed Etiology
• Partial- and Full-Thickness Pressure Ulcers
• Traumatic and Surgical Wounds