Journal of Wound Care
For UK audiences

The comprehensive guide to wound product selection

Silver

Acticoat 7 Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing
Smith+Nephew

Acticoat 7 Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing

Absorbent antimicrobial barrier dressings consisting of five layers: two layers of absorbent rayon/polyester interleaved between three layers of nanocrystalline silver-coated, low adherent polyethylene net. When wet and used with an appropriate secondary dressing they provide moisture to the wound surface.
Acticoat Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing
Smith+Nephew

Acticoat Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing

Absorbent antimicrobial barrier dressings consisting of three layers: an absorbent rayon/ polyester inner core sandwiched between two outer layers of nanocrystalline silver-coated, low adherent polyethylene net. When wet and used with an appropriate secondary dressing they provide moisture to the wound surface.
Acticoat Flex 3 Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing
Smith+Nephew

Acticoat Flex 3 Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing

Consists of a flexible, low adherent polyester layer coated with nanocrystalline silver. Highly conformable, following the body contours to maintain contact with the wound surface. The dressings are low adherent, which helps to minimise wound trauma at dressing changes.
Acticoat Flex 7 Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing
Smith+Nephew

Acticoat Flex 7 Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing

Consists of a flexible, low adherent polyester layer coated with nanocrystalline silver. Highly conformable, following the body contours to maintain contact with the wound surface. The dressings are low adherent, which helps to minimise wound trauma at dressing changes.
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.
Allevyn Adhesive Foam Dressing
Smith+Nephew

Allevyn Adhesive Foam Dressing

Antimicrobial absorbent foam dressing with an avanced triple-layered construction that combines an absorbent silver sulfadiazine-containing hydrocellular pad sandwiched between a perforated adhesive wound contact layer and a waterproof top film.
Allevyn Ag Adhesive Antimicrobial Foam Dressing
Smith+Nephew

Allevyn Ag Adhesive Antimicrobial Foam Dressing

Antimicrobial absorbent foam dressing with an avanced triple-layered construction that combines an absorbent silver sulfadiazine-containing hydrocellular pad sandwiched between a perforated adhesive wound contact layer and a waterproof top film.
Allevyn Ag Gentle Border Antimicrobial Foam Dressing
Smith+Nephew

Allevyn Ag Gentle Border Antimicrobial Foam Dressing

Silicone gel adhesive antimicrobial hydrocellular foam dressing with a minimum of 1.32mg/cm2 silver sulfadiazine.
Allevyn Ag Non-Adhesive Antimicrobial Foam Dressing
Smith+Nephew

Allevyn Ag Non-Adhesive Antimicrobial Foam Dressing

Absorbent antimicrobial three-layer foam dressings consisting of the following: a silver sulfadiazine containing absorbent hydrocellular pad sandwiched between a perforated non adherent wound contact layer and a waterproof top film.
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

Durafiber Ag Pro
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.
Flamazine Cream 1.0% w/w Silver Sulfadiazine 10mg/g
Smith+Nephew

Flamazine Cream 1.0% w/w Silver Sulfadiazine 10mg/g

Contains silver sulfadiazine as the active ingredient. It works by killing bacteria or stopping their growth.
MedCu
Creed Health

MedCu

Antimicrobial dressings infused with copper oxide particles for protection against a broad range of pathogens.
Melgisorb Ag
Mölnlycke

Melgisorb Ag

Silver-containing alginate dressing with CMC fibres
PolyMem Silver
Mediq

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. For all wound types, including painful wounds.

PolyMem Silver WIC
Mediq

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. For all wound types, including painful wounds.

Silgen Ag Spray
Genadyne Biotechnologies

Silgen Ag Spray

Silver spray made from ultra-pure water containing 0.003% ionic silver nanoparticles, it has been demonstrated to have a 4 log reduction of the bacterial load within 4 hours, sufficient to kill most bacteria and fungi.