Systagenix Silvercel Non Adherent Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing

Silvercel Antimicrobial Alginate Dressings Features

• Non-Adherence - EASYLIFT Precision Film Technology allows for:
  • Easy and pain-free removal
  • Exudate absorption while minimizing adherence to the wound
  • Effective protection of the newly formed tissue
  • Intact removal minimizes the risks of fibers shedding
• Antimicrobial Action - Silvercel Non-Adherent Dressing:
  • Provides a sustained release of silver ions in vitro for up to 7 days
  • Effective against a broad spectrum of wound pathogens (in vitro)
  • Effective barrier to bacterial penetration (in vitro)
• High Absorbency -
  • Able to deal with moderate-to-heavily exuding wounds
  • Allows for effective exudate management and helps to maintain a moist wound environment beneficial to wound healing
• High Wet Tensile Strength -
  • The dressing’s structural properties allow for intact removal; minimizing the risks of the dressing adhering to the wound bed and shedding fibers
• It can be covered and secured with a non-occlusive secondary dressing
• It may also be effective in the treatment of burns without causing problems such as drying out and adherence
• Not made with natural rubber latex
• Available in sterile version
• No signs of infection
• No pain at dressing change

What to buy with Silvercel Non-Adherent Dressings?

• Cardinal Health Flexal Feel Nitrile Exam Gloves
• 3M Cavilon No-Rinse Skin Cleanser
• Think Medical RainFresh Odor Eliminator

When to use Systagenix Silvercel Alginate Dressings?

It is intended for use in the management of all moderate to heavily exudating partial and full-thickness, chronic and acute wounds including:

• Pressure ulcers
• Venous ulcers
• Diabetic ulcers
• Donor sites
• Traumatic and surgical wounds

How to use Systagenix Silvercel Non-Adherent Alginate Dressings?

Dressing preparation:

• Cut (using clean scissors) non-adherent Dressing or fold the dressing to fit the wound
• Ensure the dressing does not overlap the wound margins

Dressing application:

• Gently apply dressing to the wound
• Loosely pack deep wounds. As wound conditions improve and exudate levels decrease, moisten the dressing with normal saline solution before application

Secondary dressing application:

• Cover Dressing with a secondary dressing. Choose the secondary dressing based on the level of exudate.

Dressing change and removal:

• Gently remove the dressing from the wound bed and discard. If the wound appears dry, saturate the dressing with sterile saline solution before removal.
• Dressing change frequency will depend on wound condition and the level of exudate. Reapply dressing when the secondary dressing has reached its absorbent capacity or according to good wound care practice.

Storage: Store at ambient temperature (<25°C / 77°F)

Precautions:
As wound conditions improve and exudate levels decrease, it may be preferable to switch to a more appropriate dressing or apply to saline moistened wound bed. The dressing performance may be impaired by excess use of petrolatum-based ointments.

• Avoid contact with electrodes or conductive gels during electronic measurements, e.g. electrocardiograms (ECG) and electroencephalograms (EEG).
• Do not use dressing on patients undergoing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
• Do not use dressing on pregnant or lactating women due to the absence of specific information.
• Clinicians/Healthcare Professionals should be aware that there is very limited data on prolonged and repeated use of silver-containing dressings, particularly in children and neonates.

Contraindications: Silvercel Dressing is not indicated for use on the following:

• Third-degree burns
• Patients with a known sensitivity to alginates, ethylene methyl acrylate (EMA), or silver Surgical implantation
• To control heavy bleeding

Silvercel Non Adherent Dressing User Guide