SILVERCEL Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing - Sterile
Silvercel Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing - Sterile
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Description
Johnson & Johnson SILVERCEL Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing - Sterile
Provides the broad-spectrum antimicrobial action of silver with enhanced exudate management properties of alginate technology. Use as a primary dressing. Alginate forms a gel on contact with exudate. Cover with a non-occlusive secondary dressing. Do not use on third-degree burns or with patients with known sensitivity to silver or alginates.
SILVERCEL Dressing: is a sterile, non-woven pad composed of high tensile strength alginate, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and silver coated nylon fibers. Contains elemental silver (8%) as a sustained release formulation. The sustained release of silver aids the dressing in creating an antimicrobial environment. Antimicrobial properties are built-in through the use of X-STATIC Silver Fibers.
Indications: SILVERCEL Dressing is a primary dressing that 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: pressure ulcers; venous ulcers; diabetic ulcers; donor sites; traumatic and surgical wounds.
Contraindications: SILVERCEL Dressing is not indicated for use on the following:
- Third-degree burns
- Patients with a known sensitivity to alginates or silver
- To control heavy bleeding
- Additional Information provided in the package insert
- For external use only
- Do not use if individual pouch is damaged/opened
- Do not re-use/resterilize
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