Aquacel Ag silver impregnated antimicrobial absorbent dressing is a soft, sterile, non-woven pad of ribbon dressing composed of hydrofiber and ionic silver. The silver in the dressing kills a broad spectrum of wound bacteria, and aids in creating an antimicrobial environment. This dressing absorbs high amounts of wound fluid and bacteria and creates a soft, cohesive gel that intimately conforms to the wound surface, maintains a moist environment and aids in the removal of non-viable tissue from the wound (autolytic debridement). A moist wound environment and control of wound bacteria supports the body's healing process and helps reduce the risk of wound infection.
Indications:

Aquacel Ag may be used as stated in the directions for use (included) for the management of:
> Wounds where there is an infection or increased risk of infection
> Partial thickness (second degree burns)
> Diabetic foot ulcers, leg ulcers, (venous stasis ulcers, arterial ulcers and leg ulcers of mixed aetiology) and pressure ulcers/sores (partial & full thickness)
> Surgical wounds
> Traumatic wounds
> Wounds that are prone to bleeding, such as wounds that have been mechanically or surgically debrided.
> Oncology wounds with exudates, such as fungoides-cutaneous tumours, fungating carcinoma, cutaneous metastasis, Kaposi's sarcoma and angiosarcoma

Contraindications:
Aquacel Ag should not be used on individuals who are sensitive to or who have had an allergic reaction to silver or sodium carboxymethylcellulose.

Precautions:
Single use only. Sterility is guaranteed unless pouch is open or damaged prior to use.
During the body's normal healing process, non-viable tissue is removed from the wound (autolytic debridement), which could initially make the wound look larger.

AQUACEL Ag dressing by Convatec

Convatec Ref: 403708

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Keep dry
Store at room temperature.