Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Aquacel Ag+ Extra

Aquacel Ag+ Extra

Convatec

Description

Soft, sterile non-woven dressing made from two layers of 1.2% ionic silver-impregnated Hydrofiber; sodium carboxymethylcellulose and enhanced with 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.

Indications

Primary dressing for moderately to highly exuding wounds that are infected or at increased risk of infection, and wounds where bacteria are a suspected cause (or a factor in) chronicity/non-progression. When dressing sinus, tracking or undermining wounds, use Aquacel Ag+ ribbon dressing.

Contraindications

Should not be used on individuals who are sensitive to or who have had an allergic reaction to the dressing or its components

Price

5×5cm, £2.13; 10×10cm, £5.07; 15×15cm, £9.56; 20×30cm, £23.71; 4×10cm, £3.09; 4×20cm, £4.03; 4×30cm, £6.03

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