Journal of Wound Care
For UK audiences

The comprehensive guide to wound product selection

Biatain Silicone Ag
Silver Coloplast

Biatain Silicone Ag

A soft, flexible and absorbent antibacterial foam dressing with a gentle silicone adhesive. Contains silver, which is continuously released into the wound. Can be used on infected wounds or wounds at risk of infection

Indications

Wide range of low- to highly exuding wounds with delayed healing due to bacteria or wounds at risk of infection. This includes acute wounds such as second-degree burns, donor sites, post-operative wounds and traumatic wounds; and chronic wounds such as leg ulcers, pressure ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers.

Contraindications

Dressing should not be cut. Do not use on patients sensitive or allergic to components. Do not use with oxydising agents such as hypochlorite solutions. The use of the product by children, pregnant or nursing women and patients with severe hepatic or renal impairment has not been investigated. Use of the product by this population is not justified due to lack of data. Consult a health care professional for further advice.

Price

  • 7.5x7.5cm, £3.66

  • 10x10cm, £5.77
  • 10x20cm, £9.75
  • 10x30cm, £14.63
  • 12.5x12.5cm, £7.54
  • 15x15cm, £12.42
  • 17.5x17.5cm, £13.75
  • 18x18cm (heel), £15.19
  • 15x19cm (sacral), £11.31
  • 25x25cm (sacral), £24.26

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.

Askina Calgitrol Paste
B Braun

Askina Calgitrol Paste

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

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.