Abena Calcium Alginate Dressing With Silver

Features of Abena Silver Alginate Dressing

• Rope:
  - The highly conformable and flexible dressing supports a variety of uses on moderate to heavily exudating wounds
• Silver Particles:
  -While being in the form of encapsulated metallic silver, they are very stable and will not be oxidized‚ even on exposure to light
• Natural Calcium Alginate Fibers:
  - In combination with its high wet strength and broad-spectrum antibacterial effect, the calcium alginate creates a protective gel when in contact with exudate to allow for easy removal in one piece
• Method of Sterilization:
  - Gamma irradiation
• Can restrain bacteria growth and help reduce infection
• Moderate to heavy absorption
• Change frequency
• For deep wounds
• Non-occlusive
• Non-adhesive
• Color: White
• Latex-free
• Sterile

Indications of Abena Silver Calcium Alginate Dressing:

• Surface trauma and local hemostasis
• Moderate to heavily draining wounds
• Venous/arterial leg ulcers
• Post-surgical wounds
• Graft and donor sites
• Pressure ulcers
• Cavity wounds
• Diabetic ulcers

More Information

• Contraindications:
  - People with known sensitivity to silver.
  - Not intended for use on third-degree burns.
  - Wounds being treated with enzymatic debridement.
  - Do not use on dry wounds.