Acticoat
Consists of three layers: a layer of absorbent rayon/polyester interleaved between two layers of nanocrystalline silver-coated, low-adherent polyethylene net.
The professional's guide to wound product selection
Silver
Acticoat 7
Consists of five layers: two layers of absorbent rayon/polyester interleaved between three layers of nanocrystalline silver-coated, low-adherent polyethylene net.
Acticoat Flex 3
Highly conformable dressing consisting of a flexible, low-adherent polyester layer coated with nanocrystalline silver.
Acticoat Flex 7
A highly conformable dressing that consists of a flexible, low-adherent polyester layer coated with nanocrystalline silver.
Actisorb Silver 220
An activated charcoal dressing encased in a nylon sleeve. Designed to trap wound malodour while protecting the wound from infection.
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.
Algisite Ag
Calcium alginate dressing impregnated with silver. Dressing can remain in situ for up to 7 days.
Allevyn Ag Adhesive
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.
Allevyn Ag Gentle
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.
Allevyn Ag Gentle Border
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.
Allevyn Ag Heel
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.
Allevyn Ag Non-Adhesive
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.
Aquacel Ag
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.
Aquacel Ag Burn
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.
Aquacel Ag Extra
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.
Aquacel Ag Foam
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% ionic silver.
Aquacel Ag Surgical Cover Dressing
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.
Aquacel Ag+ Extra
Soft, sterile non-woven ribbon dressing made from a layer 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.
Aquacel Ag+ Ribbon Dressing
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.
Askina Calgitrol Ag
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.
Askina Calgitrol Paste
Conformable paste composed of the same ionic silver alginate matrix as used in the Askina Calgitrol Ag flat dressing.
Askina Calgitrol Thin
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.
Atrauman Ag
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.
Biatain Ag (adhesive)
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.
Biatain Ag (non-adhesive)
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.
Biatain Alginate Ag
Highly absorbent alginate dressing with silver, designed to treat cavity wound infection.
Biatain Silicone Ag
A soft, conformable, 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.
Durafiber Ag
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.
KerraContact Ag
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.
Mepilex Ag
Antimicrobial foam dressing consisting of a soft silicone wound contact layer, absorbent foam containing a silver compound and activated carbon, and a film backing.
Mepilex Border Ag
Antimicrobial bordered foam dressing consisting 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.
Mepilex Border Sacrum Ag
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.
Mepilex Heel Ag
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.
Physiotulle Ag
Knitted polyester net impregnated with hydrocolloid particles suspended in petrolatum. Also impregnated with silver sulphadiazine.
PolyMem Silver
A hydrophilic polyurethane matrix with a mild, non-toxic wound cleanser, a soothing moisturiser, a superabsorbent and a semipermeable film backing. Made from small particle elemental, metallic silver, which is not released into the wound bed. Designed to facilitate healing, relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Adhesive and non-adhesive versions available.
PolyMem Silver WIC
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, keeping the wound bed clean and moisturised while absorbing excess fluid.
Promogran Prisma
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.
Silvercel
Silver alginate dressing containing a non-adherent layer that releases silver ions into wound fluid while also protecting the wound bed.
Silvercel Non-Adherent
Silver alginate dressing with unique non-adherent layer that allows release of silver ions into the wound fluid while also protecting the wound bed.
Silverlon Flex
Antimicrobial silver-plated, nylon wound contact dressing. The silver is permanently coated onto the dressing and, on contact with exudate, releases antimicrobial ionic silver.
Sorbsan Silver Flat
A sterile, non-woven, calcium alginate dressing impregnated with silver. High in mannuronic acid and low in guluronic acid. The fibres swell and form a gel on contact with wound exudate. Will promote haemostasis in bleeding wounds.
Suprasorb A+Ag
Highly absorbent, calcium alginate dressing with silver. The silver ions are released on contact with wound exudate. Conforms to any wound bed.
Tegaderm Alginate Ag
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.
UrgoClean Ag
A sterile, absorbent dressing made of polyabsorbent fibres and the non-adherent TLC-Ag healing matrix, which is impregnated with silver particles. The TLC-Ag healing matrix promotes wound healing and provides pain-free care and dressing changes. 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.
UrgoSorb Silver
A highly absorbent antibacterial sterile silver dressing, that is also composed of 'G- type' calcium alginate fibres and hydrocolloid particles.
UrgoTul Silver
Flexible and conformable antimicrobial contact layer, consisting of a non-adherent TLC-Ag Healing Matrix impregnated with silver particles. Promotes wound healing and provides atraumatic dressing changes.
UrgoTul SSD
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.