The professional's guide to wound product selection
Highly absorbent, sterile, non-woven, antimicrobial pad composed of a high G (guluronic acid) calcium alginate, carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and an ionic silver complex that releases silver ions in the presence of wound exudate.
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.
A class 3 silver spray made from nanocolloidal silver suspended in purified water with antimicrobial properties. Single-patient, multiple use.
Polyurethane foam dressing with vapour-permeable film backing. Nanocrystalline silver is embedded in the foam structure, which also contains a tissue- friendly wound cleanser and glycerin to moisturise and prevent adherence to the wound. Helps promote healing and pain relief by maintaining a moist environment, reducing inflammation and reducing trauma at dressing changes.
Format of PolyMem Silver designed for cavity wounds. Can be used in both open and shallow cavities. Does not have film backing. Gently expands to fill the wound cavity, with all sides of the dressing absorbing excess fluid. The glycerol and non-toxic cleanser contained in the dressing keeps the wound bed clean and moist, prevents adherence and helps loosen slough and dried fluid crusts.
A sterile, non-woven, calcium alginate wound dressing impregnated with silver. High in mannuronic acid and low in guluronic acid. The fibres swell and form a sodium-calcium alginate gel when in contact with wound exudate. Will promote haemostasis in bleeding wounds.
A sterile dressing consisting of a silver-impregnated calcium alginate wound contact layer bonded to a secondary absorbent viscose layer. High in mannuronic acid and low in guluronic acid content. The secondary viscose layer absorbs excess exudate.
Sterile, non-woven, calcium alginate cavity dressings impregnated with silver. High in mannuronic acid and low in guluronic acid. The fibres swell and form a sodium-calcium alginate gel when in contact with wound exudate. Will promote haemostasis in bleeding wounds. Supplied with a sterile plastic medical probe (single-use only) to aid assessment of the wound dimensions.
Askina Calgitrol matrix formulation combines calcium alginate and silver alginate with 10% of bounded water. In contact with exudate, alginate matrix forms a soft gel, which enables the continuous release of silver ions from the entire dressing surface. The concentration of silver ions in the wound is maintained for 7 days at the level of 60ppm.
Conformable paste composed of the same ionic silver alginate matrix as used in the Askina Calgitrol Ag flat dressing.
Consists of a thin layer of silver alginate matrix. This forms a soft gel when in contact with exudate, allowing the immediate controlled and sustained release of silver ions into the wound.
Soft, conformable polyurethane foam dressing with vapour-permeable film backing and an adhesive border. The dressing has 3DFit technology, which means the foam conforms to the wound bed to fill the gap and reduce pooling of exudate. Impregnated with silver.
A soft, conformable polyurethane foam dressing with vapour-permeable film backing. Impregnated with silver. The dressing has 3DFit technology, which means the foam conforms to the wound bed to fill the gap and reduce pooling of exudate. Can be used under compression.
Highly absorbent alginate dressing with silver, designed to treat cavity wound infection.
A soft, confirmable, absorbent polyurethane foam pad with a vapour-permeable film backing and a gentle silicone adhesive border impregnated with silver. The dressing has 3DFit technology, which means the foam conforms to the wound bed to fill the gap and reduce pooling of exudate.
Knitted polyester net impregnated with hydrocolloid particles suspended in petrolatum. Also impregnated with silver sulphadiazine.
Soft, sterile, non-woven pad or ribbon dressing composed of Hydrofiber (sodium carboxymethylcellulose) impregnated with 1.2% ionic silver. Ribbon dressing incorporates stitch-bonded fibres to increase tensile strength. Absorbs wound fluid and transforms into a soft gel.
Absorbent, white fibrous dressing composed of Hydrofiber (sodium carboxymethylcellulose) impregnated with 1.2% ionic silver. A nylon thread is used to stitch bond the product along its length.
Soft, sterile dressing made from two layers of 1.2% ionic silver-impregnated Hydrofiber (sodium carboxymethylcellulose) stitched together with strengthening fibres. Absorbs wound fluid and transform into a soft gel and provides nine times stronger tensile strength and 50% greater absorption compared with Aquacel Ag.
Adhesive and non-adhesive sterile Hydrofiber foam dressings consisting of a waterproof outer polyurethane layer and a multilayered absorbent pad. The adhesive version has a silicone adhesive border. The multilayer absorbent pad contains a layer of polyurethane foam and a non-woven layer of Hydrofiber (sodium carboxymethylcellulose) impregnated with 1.2% iconic silver.
Cover dressing comprising absorbent, white fibrous dressing pad of sodium carboxymethylcellulose, impregnated with 1.2% ionic silver. Backed by a waterproof polyurethane film, with a conformable hydrocolloid adhesive.
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, disrupts and breaks down biofilm to expose and kill bacteria, while preventing biofilm reformation.
Soft, sterile non-woven ribbon dressing made from a layer of 1.2% ionic silver-impregnated Hydrofiber (sodium carboxymethylcellulose) and enhanced with 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.
Non-adherent polyamide textile wound-contact layer. 1mm pore size and impregnated with neutral triglycerides coated with metallic silver ('touch and kill'). Effective for up to seven days.
An activated charcoal dressing encased in a nylon sleeve. Designed to trap wound malodour while protecting the wound from infection.
An advanced silver wound contact layer dressing. The dressing consists of three layers: two non-adherent polyethylene mesh wound contact layers and one absorbent core made of polyester. All three layers are coated with Ag Oxysalts.
Sterile, freeze-dried composite of oxidised regenerated cellulose (ORC), collagen and silver ORC (a compound of silver and ORC). Gels on contact with exudate. Inactivates proteases, protects from infection and protects growth factors. Demonstrates haemostatic properties, and can be used under compression therapy.
Silver alginate dressing containing a non-adherent layer that releases silver ions into wound fluid while also protecting the wound bed.
Silver alginate dressing with unique non-adherent layer that allows release of silver ions into the wound fluid while also protecting the wound bed.
Highly absorbent, calcium alginate dressing with silver. The silver ions are released on contact with wound exudate. Conforms to any wound bed.
Antimicrobial foam dressing consisting of a soft silicone wound contact layer, absorbent foam containing a silver compound and activated carbon, and a film backing.
Antimicrobial bordered foam dressing consisting of a soft silicone wound contact layer, an absorbent foam pad containing silver compound and activated carbon, a layer with super absorbent fibres and a film backing.
Antimicrobial bordered foam dressing shaped to conform to the sacrum. Consists of a soft silicone wound contact layer, an absorbent foam pad containing a silver compound and activated carbon, a layer with superabsorbent fibres and a film backing.
Antimicrobial foam dressing shaped to conform to the heel. Consists of a soft silicone wound contact layer, an absorbent foam containing a silver compound and activated carbon, and a film backing.
A highly absorbent, non-woven, silver gelling fibre dressing composed of a blend of cellulose-based fibres. When the dressing fibres come into contact with exudate, they swell and form a soft cohesive gel sheet. Exudate is locked in the dressing structure.
Consists of three layers: a layer of absorbent rayon/polyester interleaved between two layers of nanocrystalline silver-coated, low-adherent polyethylene net.
Consists of five layers: two layers of absorbent rayon/polyester interleaved between three layers of nanocrystalline silver-coated, low-adherent polyethylene net.
Highly conformable dressing consisting of a flexible, low-adherent polyester layer coated with nanocrystalline silver.
A highly conformable dressing that consists of a flexible, low-adherent polyester layer coated with nanocrystalline silver.
Calcium alginate dressing impregnated with silver. Dressing can remain in situ for up to 7 days.
An antimicrobial absorbent three-layer dressing consisting of a silver sulfadiazine (SSD)-impregnated absorbent hydrocellular pad sandwiched between a perforated adhesive wound contact layer and a waterproof outer film.
This dressing has an advanced triple-layered construction: an absorbent silver sulfadiazine (SSD)-impregnated hydrocellular pad is sandwiched between a perforated soft gel adhesive wound contact layer and a highly permeable waterproof outer film.
This dressing has an advanced triple-layered construction: an absorbent silver sulfadiazine (SSD)-impregnated hydrocellular pad is sandwiched between a perforated silicone gel adhesive wound contact layer and a waterproof outer film.
An absorbent antimicrobial three-layer dressing consisting of a silver sulfadiazine (SSD)-mpregnated absorbent hydrocellular pad sandwiched between a perforated non-adherent wound contact layer and a waterproof outer film. Shaped for use on the heel.
An absorbent antimicrobial three-layer dressing consisting of a silver sulfadiazine (SSD)-impregnated absorbent hydrocellular pad sandwiched between a perforated non-adherent wound contact layer and a waterproof outer film.
A sterile, absorbent dressing made of polyabsorbent fibres and the TLC Healing Matrix with silver. The TLC healing matrix provide pain-free care and dressing removal. The polyabsorbent fibres in the dressing pad cleanse the wound from slough, exudate and bacteria. The dressing is designed to disrupt and breakdown biofilm, and prevent its reformation.
A highly absorbent antibacterial sterile silver dressing, that is also composed of 'G- type' calcium alginate fibres and hydrocolloid particles.
A non-adherent, antibacterial contact layer containing silver and a TLC Healing Matrix to promote wound healing and allow pain-free dressing changes. It is composed of a polyester mesh and silver particles.
A non-adherent, antibacterial contact layer containing silver sulphadiazine particles and the TLC Healing Matrix to promote wound healing and allow pain-free dressing changes.