Journal of Wound Care
For UK audiences

The comprehensive guide to wound product selection

Durafiber Ag Pro
Silver Smith+Nephew

Durafiber Ag Pro

Wound dressing with antimicrobial silver and strengthening cellulose fibre. The soft, conformable non-woven fabric is made from sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and strengthening cellulose fibre(s) with antimicrobial silver.

Indications

Management of wounds with moderate-to- heavy exudate, including partial-thickness burns, leg ulcers, pressure ulcers and diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds (e.g. post-operative, wounds left to heal by secondary intent and donor/graft sites), traumatic wounds (e.g. abrasions and lacerations). Sutable for wounds that are prone to bleeding, including those that have been mechanically or surgically debrided and donor sites. If required, can be used in conjunction with a suitable moisture-retaining secondary dressing to keep the product in place and/or under compression.

Contraindications

Sensitivity or allergy to dressing and its components

Price

  • 5×5cm, £1.95
  • 10×10cm, £4.64
  • 15×15cm, £8.73
  • 20×30cm, £21.64
  • 2×45cm, £4.65
  • 4×30cm, £5.50
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