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SILVERCEL™ Dressing is a sterile, non-woven pad composed of a high G (guluronic acid) alginate, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and silver coated nylon fibers.
SILVERCEL™ Dressing has been proven to be a suitable dressing for the management of chronic wounds.1
The unique composition of SILVERCEL™ Dressing combines the alginate's and CMC's moisture management properties with the broad-spectrum antimicrobial action of silver ions within the dressing. Helping to optimize the wound environment.
The unique composition of the dressing manages exudate in moderate to heavily exuding wounds, promoting a favorable environment for effective wound management.
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*Invitro data on file
SILVERCEL™ Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing is an effective barrier to bacterial penetration. The barrier functions of the dressing may help reduce infection in moderate to heavily exuding partial and full-thickness wounds including:
SILVERCEL™ Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing is indicated for external use only.
Contra-indications SILVERCEL™ Dressing is not indicated for use on the following:
Precautions
The dressing may adhere if used on very lightly exuding wounds. If the dressing is not easily removed, moisten it with sterile saline prior to removal. The dressing performance may be impaired by excess use of petrolatum-based ointments.
Avoid contact with electrodes or conductive gels during electronic measurements, e.g. electrocardiograms (ECG) and electroencephalograms (EEG). Do not use dressing on patients undergoing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
Do not use dressing on pregnant or lactating women due to the absence of specific information. Clinicians/Healthcare Professionals should be aware that there are very limited data on prolonged and repeated use of silver containing dressings, particularly in children and neonates.
SILVERCEL Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing DA (US)
Before use, physicians should review complete risk information and essential prescribing information which can be found in the Product Instructions for Use.
Clinical Evidence
TITLE | STUDY TYPE | DATE | AUTHORS |
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Evaluation of an elemental silver hydro-alginate wound dressing |
In vitro poster | 2007 | Stadler R, et al. |
Use of Silvercel Non-Adherent on burn wounds: A case series |
NA | 2013 | Edwards J. |
The management of wounds using SILVERCEL™ Hydro-Alginate |
Case study | 2005 | Teot, et al. |
SILVERCEL Hydroalginate: a case study series |
Case study | 2005 | Kingsley, et al. |
Case series evaluation of a silver non-adherent dressing |
NA | 2011 | Bradbury S, et al. |
Clinical experiences of using a silver hydroalginate dressing |
Clinical | 2008 | Kammerlander, et al. |
Silvercel® Non-Adherent Made Easy |
NA | 2010 | Clark R, et al. |
Clinical evaluation of the effect of SILVERCEL Non-Adherent in wound infections |
NA | 2014 | Callaghan R, et al. |
SILVERCEL™ Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing
PRODUCT | product code | dressings per box | ||
|
800202 | 10 | ||
|
800404 | 10 | ||
|
800408 | 5 | ||
|
800112 | 5 |