Convatec Silver Dressing Aquacel Ag Advantage 3/4 X 18 Inch Rope Sterile

Silver Dressing Aquacel Ag Advantage 3/4 X 18 Inch Rope Sterile

Aquacel Ag Advantage silver dressing is a sterile rope dressing for chronic and acute wounds that are infected or at risk of infection. It fits wound care settings that need an antimicrobial primary dressing that helps manage exudate while maintaining a moist wound environment. This SKU is a 3/4 x 18 inch rope format and comes in a 5 count box.

Good Fit For

• Wound care for chronic or acute wounds with varying exudate levels
• Sites where a rope dressing helps fill wound space
• Care settings managing wounds at risk of infection

Key Features

• Antimicrobial primary dressing for chronic and acute wounds that are infected or at risk of infection
• Hydrofiber Technology absorbs wound fluid and creates a soft gel to help maintain a moist wound environment
• Locks in exudate and bacteria to help minimize the harmful effects of maceration and cross infection
• Micro-contours to the wound bed to help eliminate dead space where bacteria can grow
• Unique silver formulation enhances the antimicrobial efficacy of ionic silver within the dressing
• Sterile rope format in a 3/4 x 18 inch size for wound packing and cavity management needs

Applications and Usage

• Managing chronic wounds that are infected or at risk of infection
• Managing acute wounds with varying exudate levels
• Packing wound areas where a rope dressing can micro-contour to the wound bed
• Supporting dressing protocols focused on exudate control and antimicrobial activity

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: 5 Count.
• Size: 4 X 18 Inch.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This is a primary dressing intended for wounds that are infected or at risk of infection.
• The rope shape may be useful when wound depth or contours call for a dressing that can fit into the wound bed.
• Sustained antimicrobial activity is noted for up to 7 days.

FAQ

• What type of wounds is this silver dressing intended for? Aquacel Ag Advantage is intended for chronic and acute wounds that are infected or at risk of infection, including wounds with varying exudate levels.
• How does the dressing help manage wound fluid? The Hydrofiber Technology absorbs wound fluid and forms a soft gel. That helps maintain a moist wound environment during wound care.
• Why choose the rope format? The rope shape can micro-contour to the wound bed, which may help address wound spaces where a flat dressing is not the best fit.
• Is this dressing sterile? Yes. This dressing is sterile.
• How long does the antimicrobial activity last? The dressing provides sustained antimicrobial activity for up to 7 days and helps prevent microbial reformation.

From Aquacel Ag Advantage by Convatec.