AQUACEL Ag+ Dressings

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+ dressings are available as AQUACEL Ag+ Extra and AQUACEL Ag+ Ribbon dressings.

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 (Extra only);
• 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, such as wounds that have been mechanically or surgically debrided;
• oncology wounds with exudate, such as fungoides-cutaneous tumors, fungating carcinoma, cutaneous metastasis, Kaposi’s sarcoma, and angiosarcoma;
• wounds where bacteria are a suspected cause of (or a factor in) chronicity /non-progression.

AQUACEL Ag+ dressings comprise two powerful technologies working synergistically to manage the key local barriers to wound healing – exudate, infection and biofilm.

Ag+ Technology  is a unique ionic silver-containing, antibiofilm formulation that:

• Disrupts and beaks down biofilm slime to expose bacteria.
• Kills a broad spectrum of bacteria, including antibiotic resistant superbugs, with its reservoir of silver.
• prevents biofilm formation

Hydrofiber Technology helps create an ideal environment for healing – and for Ag+ Technology to work:

• Locks in excess exudate, bacteria and biofilm to help minimise cross infection and prevent maceration
• Micro contours to the wound bed, maintaining optimal moisture balance and eliminating dead spaces where bacteria and biofilm can grow
• responds to wound conditions by forming a cohesive gel, while helping to minimise pain associated with dressing changes

Brand	CONVATEC
Packing	Box of 10's, Box of 5's
Size	413566, 5x5cm (2" x 2"), 413567,10x10cm (4" x 4"), 413568,15x15cm (6" x 6"), 413569, 20x30cm (8" x 12"), 413581, 4x10cm (1½" x 4")