ActivHeal Aquafiber Ag
Advanced Medical Solutions
Description
A sterile, non-woven pad consisting of a high M (mannuronic acid) calcium alginate and carboxymethylcellulose (CMC). Silver ions are released in the presence of wound fluid. As fluid is absorbed, the alginate forms a soft gel. Effective for up to 7 days.
Indications
Moderately to heavily exuding partial- to full-thickness wounds, postoperative wounds, traumatic wounds (dermal lesions, trauma injuries or incisions), leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, skin graft and donor sites, cavity wounds, superficial- and partial-thickness burns
Contraindications
Dry or lightly exuding wounds. Do not use on individuals with a known sensitivity to alginates or silver, to control heavy bleeding, as a surgical implant, or on full-thickness burns.
Price
5×5cm, £1.69; 10×10cm, £4.03; 15×15cm, £7.59; 2.7x 32cm (ribbon), £4.10
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