Journal of Wound Care
For UK audiences

The comprehensive guide to wound product selection

Melgisorb Ag
Silver Mölnlycke

Melgisorb Ag

Silver-containing alginate dressing with CMC fibres

Indications

Moderately to heavily exuding partial- to full-thickness wounds including postoperative wounds, traumatic wounds, leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, graft and donor sites, cavity wounds and partial-thickness burns

Contraindications

Not indicated for dry or lightly exuding wounds, or individuals with a known sensitivity to alginate or sliver. Should not be used to control heavy bleeding or following surgical implantation.

Price

  • 5×5cm, £2.02
  • 10×10cm, £4.03
  • 15×15cm, £8.53
  • 3x44cm (cavity), £5.03
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.

Biatain Silicone Ag
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