Medline Puracol Plus AG+ Collagen Wound Dressings with Silver, Fenestrated, 2" x 2"

Puracol Plus AG+ Collagen Wound Dressings with Silver, Fenestrated, 2" x 2"

Puracol Plus AG+ collagen wound dressings with silver are fenestrated 2 inch x 2 inch primary wound dressings for wound care applications. They may fit clinicians managing stalled or chronic wounds when antimicrobial properties of silver are desired, including use on a broad range of wound types noted by the manufacturer. This non-adhesive sheet dressing is intended for wear up to 7 days.

Good Fit For

• Managing stalled or chronic wounds when silver antimicrobial properties are desired
• Primary wound dressing protocols using a non-adhesive sheet
• Care settings treating ulcers, surface wounds, abrasions, or traumatic wounds

Key Features

• Collagen wound dressing with silver for wound care when antimicrobial properties are desired
• Fenestrated 2 inch x 2 inch sheet format supports primary dressing use
• Made with 100% collagen powder
• Non-adhesive design for dressing protocols that do not require adhesive on the dressing itself
• Wear time of up to 7 days may support fewer dressing changes when clinically appropriate
• Indicated for multiple wound types including pressure, venous, and diabetic ulcers, burns, donor sites, abrasions, traumatic wounds, and dehisced surgical wounds

Applications and Usage

• Primary dressing for pressure, venous, or diabetic ulcers
• Wound care for partial- and full-thickness wounds
• Covering donor sites and other surface wounds
• Use on first- and second-degree burns
• Managing dehisced surgical wounds or traumatic wounds healing by secondary intention

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Not indicated for third-degree burns
• Do not use for patients with known sensitivity to collagen or silver
• Contraindicated for active vasculitis
• Follow the stated dressing wear guidance of up to 7 days as appropriate for the care plan

FAQ

• What kind of dressing is this? This is a fenestrated collagen wound dressing with silver in a 2 inch x 2 inch sheet format for use as a primary dressing.
• When might this dressing be chosen? Puracol Plus AG+ may be chosen for stalled or chronic wounds when antimicrobial properties of silver are desired.
• What wound types is it indicated for? The manufacturer notes use for pressure, venous, and diabetic ulcers, partial- and full-thickness wounds, mixed vascular ulcers, first- and second-degree burns, donor sites, surface wounds, abrasions, traumatic wounds healing by secondary intention, and dehisced surgical wounds.
• Does this dressing have an adhesive backing? No. This is a non-adhesive dressing.
• Are there any situations where this dressing should not be used? Yes. The product is not indicated for third-degree burns and is contraindicated for active vasculitis or for patients with known sensitivity to collagen or silver.

From Puracol by Medline.