STRUCTURE AND COMPOSITION
UrgoClean Ag is made of two unique technologies clinically proven in randomized controlled trials (RCT).
A combined action to fight local infection: antimicrobial & complete cleaning
- Strong antimicrobial & anti-biofilm efficacy
- Complete cleaning action to remove exudate, slough and bacterial residues
WHY INFECTED WOUNDS NEED A COMBINED ANTIMICROBIAL AND CLEANING ACTION?
- Locally infected wounds contain: bacteria, slough, exudate, biofilm and necrotic tissue.
- The presence of these materials in the wound maintains an ideal environment for bacterial proliferation and biofilm formation[1] and may act as a barrier for any antimicrobial or anti-biofilm proper action of Ag+ ions in the wound.
- Effectively fighting against local infection requires a combined antimicrobial and cleaning action to remove all materials that may limit the action of the silver ions.
- Cleaning the wound can reduce the risk of infection, by removing all materials where microorganisms may attach, disseminate and form biofilm thus cause infection.
[1]Percival SL, Suleman L. Slough and biofilm: removal of barriers to wound healing by desloughing. Journal of Wound Care. 2015 Nov;24(11):498, 500-3, 506-10
MODE OF ACTION
BENEFITS FOR THE WOUND
Reduces the bacterial load within the wound and keeps the wound clean from exudate, slough, and bacteria residues.
BENEFITS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Effectively fights against local infection with the combined antimicrobial and complete cleaning action and thus avoids complications.
INDICATIONS
UrgoClean Ag/Silver, is indicated for the local treatment of exuding wounds at risk or with signs of local infection: amputation, chronic wounds (pressure sores and ulcers) and acute wounds (partial thickness, dermal abrasions, traumatic wounds, etc).
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Known sensitisation to silver.
UrgoClean Ag is not suitable for use as a surgical sponge for heavily bleeding wounds.
Do not use UrgoClean Ag in combination with hydrogen peroxide, organomercuric antiseptics or hexamidine.
Do not use on patients undergoing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) examination.