Journal of Wound Care
For UK audiences

The comprehensive guide to wound product selection

Askina Calgitrol Paste
Silver B Braun

Askina Calgitrol Paste

Conformable paste composed of the same ionic silver alginate matrix as used in the Askina Calgitrol Ag flat dressing

Indications

Infected or critically colonised partial- to full-thickness wounds (category I–IV pressure ulcers, venous and arterial ulcers, neuropathic ulcers and second-degree burns)

Contraindications

Known sensitivity to alginates or silver; where the presence of metals is contraindicated; ulcers resulting from infection such as tuberculosis, syphilis, or deep fungal infections; third-degree burns

Price

  • 15g, £7.20

  • 100g, £41.65

ActivHeal Aquafiber Ag
Advanced Medical Solutions

ActivHeal Aquafiber Ag

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.
Aquacel Ag+ Extra
Convatec

Aquacel Ag+ Extra

Soft, sterile non-woven dressing made from two layers of 1.2% ionic silver-impregnated Hydrofiber; sodium carboxymethylcellulose and enhanced with More Than Silver antibiofilm technology, stitched together with cellulose-strengthening fibres. Absorbs wound fluid, and disrupts and breaks down biofilm to expose and kill bacteria, while preventing biofilm re-formation. Provides nine times stronger tensile strength and 50% greater absorption than Aquacel Ag.

Aquacel Ag+ Ribbon
Convatec

Aquacel Ag+ Ribbon

Soft, sterile non-woven ribbon dressing made from a layer of 1.2% ionic silver-impregnated Hydrofiber (sodium carboxymethylcellulose) and enhanced with More Than Silver anti-biofilm technology, stitched together with cellulose strengthening fibres. Absorbs wound fluid, disrupts and breaks down biofilm to expose and kill bacteria, while preventing biofilm reformation.

Biatain Ag Non-Adhesive
Coloplast

Biatain Ag Non-Adhesive

Soft and conformable absorbent foam dressing containing silver.
MedCu
Creed Health

MedCu

Antimicrobial dressings infused with copper oxide particles for protection against a broad range of pathogens.
Silgen Ag Spray
Genadyne Biotechnologies

Silgen Ag Spray

Silver spray made from ultra-pure water containing 0.003% ionic silver nanoparticles, it has been demonstrated to have a 4 log reduction of the bacterial load within 4 hours, sufficient to kill most bacteria and fungi.