LIPIDO-COLLOID FOAM DRESSING IMPREGNATED WITH SILVER SALTS
UrgoCell Ag/Silver is an antibacterial foam dressing with TLC-Ag, comprised of:
- A polyester mesh impregnated with petroleum jelly, hydrocolloid and silver particles
- A polyurethane absorbent foam pad,
- A non-woven, semi-permeable polyurethane backing.
MODE OF ACTION
When in contact with wound exudate, the TLC-Ag of UrgoCell Ag/Silver gels and creates a moist environment, promoting healing. This ensures non-adherence and pain-free dressing changes. When the silver salt is broken down in contact with the wound exudate, UrgoCell Ag/Silver acts as a reservoir capable of continuously releasing a bactericidal concentration of silver ions while in contact with the wound.
*** 99.9% removal of biofilm after 1 day (Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus)
BENEFITS FOR THE WOUND
- Broad spectrum antibacterial efficacy, including MRSA
- 9.9% removal of biofilms within 1 day (Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus)Moist wound healing
- Moderate to high absorbency
- No adherence to the wound (no damage to newly formed tissue)
- Protection and improvement of surrounding skin
- Can be left in place for up to 3 days
BENEFITS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
- Easy to apply
- Easy to remove with pain-free dressing change
- Exudate management (moderate to high absorbency)
- Can be used under compression
INDICATIONS
UrgoCell Ag/Silver is indicated for the treatment of moderately to heavily exuding wounds with signs of local infection: chronic wounds (pressure sores and ulcers) and acute wounds (partial thickness burns, dermal abrasions, traumatic wounds, post-operative wounds, etc).
Due to the non-adhesive nature of the dressing, UrgoCell Ag/Silver is recommended for the treatment of wounds in which the surrounding skin is friable.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use when there is a known sensitivity to silver.
Do not use on patients undergoing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) examination