McKesson Silver Wound Gel NonSterile, 1/EA

Silver Wound Gel NonSterile, 1/EA

Silver wound gel is a nonsterile, water-based gel with silver for wound management. It may fit facilities and clinicians caring for dry to moderate exuding partial- and full-thickness wounds where a moist wound environment and support for debridement or desloughing are important. This opaque amorphous hydrogel has a high water content, comes in a 1.5 oz. tube, and is not made with natural rubber latex.

Good Fit For

• Wound care in general exam rooms
• Single-patient wound management workflows
• Dry to moderate exuding wounds
• Settings that prefer products not made with natural rubber latex

Key Features

• Water-based silver wound gel supports wound management while helping maintain a moist wound environment
• High water content helps donate moisture, which can assist debridement and desloughing in dry necrotic wounds
• Antimicrobial silver compound creates a barrier to bacterial penetration by inhibiting growth of microorganisms that contact the gel
• Intended for dry to moderate exuding partial- and full-thickness wounds across multiple wound types
• 1.5 oz. tube supports convenient single-patient use
• Not made with natural rubber latex, which may help with latex-sensitive care environments

Applications and Usage

• Managing pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, and diabetic ulcers
• Supporting care for graft and donor sites
• Use on post-operative surgical wounds and trauma wounds
• Managing first- and second-degree burns
• Caring for abrasions and lacerations

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Sterility: Nonsterile.
• Store at 59-77 degrees F (15-25 degrees C).
• This wound gel is nonsterile.
• Clinical implications of the cited in-vitro findings are unknown.

FAQ

• What types of wounds is this silver wound gel intended for? This silver wound gel is for managing dry to moderate exuding partial- and full-thickness wounds, including pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic ulcers, graft and donor sites, post-operative surgical wounds, trauma wounds, first- and second-degree burns, abrasions, and lacerations.
• How does this gel help with dry necrotic wounds? The gel donates water, which can help with debridement and desloughing in dry necrotic wounds while maintaining a moist wound environment.
• Is this wound gel sterile? No. This silver wound gel is nonsterile.
• What size is the tube? Each tube holds 1.5 oz. of gel.
• Does this product contain natural rubber latex? No. This product is not made with natural rubber latex.

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