Medline Opticell Ag+ Silver Wound Dressing Features
- Delivers broad spectrum antimicrobial efficacy
- Versatile - can be used with all drainage levels
- Three times the wet strength of Aquacel traditional gelling fiber
- No lateral wicking - limits maceration
- Maintains a moist wound healing environment
- Surface area memory(SAM) - retains its size
- Gentle removal from the wound
- Contains 0.75% ionic silver by weight
- When the dressing encounters a wound environment, silver ions are activated to manage bioburden
- Silver inhibits the growth of bacteria and fungi yet is completely harmless to skin cells
- Opticell AG Plus Silver Dressing is designed to minimize pain during removal
- Chytoform technology wicks fluid only vertically, not laterally, helping to reduce the risk of peri-wound maceration because wound fluid will not migrate across the dressing to reach the vulnerable skin
- Opticell Ag has a conformable and thin profile that provides optimal contact with the wound and conforms to the wound surface
- Designed specifically for moderate to heavily draining wounds
- Can also be pre-moistened for effective use on dry or lightly draining wounds
- Used to help control minor bleeding from on-field injuries
- First chronic wound care dressing that uses Chitosan, an advanced biological material
- Gelling action, combined with its unique chemistry, strength, and absorbency, allows Opticell to deliver outstanding benefits
- Natural, autolytic debridement is gentle on the wound and promotes an optimal moist wound healing environment
- Sterile and latex-free
Opticell AG - Plus Silver Wound Dressing Benefits
- Reduces dressing change frequency:
- Opticell's proprietary Chytoform technology delivers exceptional absorbency, which can help reduce dressing change frequency
- Consequently, patients are subjected to fewer dressing changes, wound bed disruption is minimized, and treatment costs may be reduced
- Creates an optimal healing environment:
- Manages moisture to help promote autolytic debridement
- Optimizes wound contact with a highly conformable, low-profile
- Maintains wound coverage with Surface Area Memory (SAM)
- Gentle patient care:
- Prevents maceration by wicking fluid only vertically, not laterally
- Reduces dressing change frequency with exceptional absorbency
- Separates gently from the wound in one piece using advanced Cytoform technology
- Helps to Prevent Maceration:
Opticells Chytoform technology wicks fluid only vertically, not laterally. This reduces the risk of peri-wound maceration because wound fluid is not able to migrate across the dressing to reach this vulnerable skin
- Promotes gentle, pain-free removal:
With its superb strength and unique gelling properties, application and one-piece removal are gentle on wounds and virtually pain-free for patients
- Conforming to the Wound:
Opticells conformable and thin profile provides optimal contact with the wound. Other dressings with reinforced fibers, on the other hand, may exhibit a ridging effect that can limit wound contact
Recommended Secondary Dressings for Opticell Dressing:
What to buy with Opticell AG+ Dressing
When to use Opticell Dressing?
- Partial and full-thickness woundsÂ
- Venous stasis ulcers
- Pressure injuries/ulcersÂ
- First- and second-degree burnsÂ
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Surgical wounds
- Trauma wounds
- Donor sites
- Arterial ulcers and leg ulcers of mixed etiology
Recommended Use
- All wound depths
- All drainage levels
- As a primary dressing
Change Frequency
- May be left in place for up to 7 daysÂ
- Dressing change frequency will depend on the amount of drainage
Contraindications
- Individuals with a sensitivity to silver or chitosan, which is derived from shellfish
- Third-degree burns
How to use Opticell AG - Plus Silver Wound Dressing?
- Remove Opticell AG+ from the package
- Loosely fill the wound. Opticell Ag+ may be pre-moistened with sterile water or saline before application
- Cover with an appropriate secondary dressing
Note: Opticell AG+ may be cut if necessary
Removal Instructions
- Carefully remove the secondary dressing and Opticell Ag+ from the wound.
- The dressing may be moistened to ease removal if necessary.
General Precautions and Observations
- The dressing will become gel-like as it absorbs drainageÂ
- Should any signs of irritation or sensitivity appear, discontinue use and consult a healthcare professionalÂ
- May be used under medical supervision in conjunction with systemic antibiotics
Storage
- Protect from freezing, avoid excessive heat
- Sterile in an unopened, undamaged package
- Single-use only
- Do not resterilizeÂ
Frequently Asked Questions -
1. What is Medline Opticell AG Plus Silver Dressing used for?
It is ideal for treating partial and full thickness wounds, pressure wounds, venous ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, burns, surgical wounds, trauma wounds and donor sites.
2. How does Opticell AG Plus Dressing work?
The dressing is based on Chytoform gelling fiber technology to absorb the wound fluid and form a gel to help regulate drainage and maintain a moist environment for wound healing.
3. Does the dressing provide antimicrobial protection?
Yes. It is made with 0.75% ionic silver that becomes activated at the wound site and helps to inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi.
4. How often should the dressing be changed?
The dressing may remain in place for up to 7 days, depending on the amount of wound drainage.
5. Can Opticell AG Plus be used on dry wounds?
Yes. The dressing can be pre-moistened with sterile water or saline before application for use on dry or lightly draining wounds.
6. Are there any contraindications for this dressing?
Yes. It should not be used on individuals with sensitivity to silver or chitosan (derived from shellfish), or on third-degree burns.
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