SILVERCEL™ Hydro-Alginate Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing with Silver

SILVERCEL™ Hydro‐Alginate Antimicrobial Dressing with Silver

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Long Lasting Antimicrobial Protection

SILVERCEL™ Dressing is a sterile, non-woven pad composed of a high G (guluronic acid) alginate, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and silver coated nylon fibers.

SILVERCEL™ Dressing has been proven to be a suitable dressing for the management of chronic wounds.¹

Antimicrobial action
High absorbency
High wet tensile strength

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Overview
How it Works
Indications & Applications
Evidence & Outcomes
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Overview

Provides Long-lasting Antimicrobial Protection

The unique composition of SILVERCEL™ Dressing combines the alginate's and CMC's moisture management properties with the broad-spectrum antimicrobial action of silver ions within the dressing. Helping to optimize the wound environment.

Exudate Management

The unique composition of the dressing manages exudate in moderate to heavily exuding wounds, promoting a favorable environment for effective wound management.

Increased Tensile Strength

Tensile strength increased by

56%

when wet compared to dry
based on in vitro data

How it Works

ABOUT
SPECIFICATIONS

SILVERCEL™ Dressing provides effective antimicrobial protection, promoting a favorable moist wound environment

Antimicrobial action
SILVERCEL™ Dressing provides a sustained release of silver ions within the dressing for more than 7 days*. This allows for effective antimicrobial protection for the entire wear time, depending on the level of exudate. SILVERCEL™ Dressing is effective against more than 150 wound pathogens.²

Absorbency
The dressing’s unique composition manages exudates in moderate-to-heavily exuding wounds. This promotes an optimal environment for effective wound management.²

Tensile Strength
The dressing’s tensile strength increases when in contact with wound exudate. This allows for intact removal.²

SILVERCEL™ Dressing minimizes the risk of maceration and leakage²and has excellent fluid handling capacity in vitro even under compression and in combination with the secondary dressing TIELLE™ Plus Hydropolymer Dressing.^3,4

*Invitro data on file

SILVERCEL™ Hydro-Aliginate Antimicrobial Dressing with Silver is a sterile, non-woven pad composed of a high G (guluronic acid) alginate, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and silver coated nylon fibers. The sustained release of silver creates a favorable environment by protecting the dressing from bacterial contamination. The dressing absorbs exudate, maintains a moist wound healing environment and allows intact removal.

Indications & Applications

INDICATIONS
APPLICATIONS

Specific indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions and safety information exist for KCI products and therapies. Healthcare providers should review the product User Manual, Safety Information and/or Instructions for Use prior to application.

SILVERCEL™ Dressing is intented for use in the management of all moderate to heavily exuding partial and full-thickness wounds including:

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

SILVERCEL™ Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing is indicated for external use only.

Contra-indications 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

Precautions
The dressing may adhere if used on very lightly exuding wounds. If the dressing is not easily removed, moisten it with sterile saline prior to removal. 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).

Clinicians/Healthcare Professionals should be aware that there are very limited data on prolonged and repeated use of silver containing dressings, particularly in children and neonates.

Clinical Solutions for

Applications

Directions for Use

Site Preparation

Debride when necessary and irrigate the wound site in accordance with standard protocols
Remove excess solution from surrounding skin

Dressing Selection

Select a size of SILVERCEL™ Dressing that is slightly larger than the wound.

Dressing Application

1. Cut (using clean scissors) or fold the dressing to fit the wound.
2. Loosely pack deep wounds, ensuring the dressing does not overlap the wound margins.
3. For heavily exuding wounds, apply to wound bed directly. For wounds with minimal exudate, apply to saline moistened wound bed.
4. Cover and secure SILVERCEL™ Dressing with a non-occlusive secondary dressing

Dressing Change and Removal
1. Dressing change frequency will depend on patient condition and the level of exudate. Initially it may be necessary to change the dressing every 24 hours.
2. Reapply SILVERCEL™ Dressing when the secondary dressing has reached its absorbent capacity or whenever good wound care practice dictates that the dressing should be changed.
3. Gently remove the secondary dressing.
4. If the wound appears dry, saturate the dressing with normal saline solution prior to removal.
5. Gently remove the dressing from the wound bed and discard.
6. Irrigate the wound site with a suitable wound cleanser prior to application of a new dressing.

Storage
Store at ambient temperature.

Do not re-use (single use).
Do not resterilize.
Do not use if package is damaged.
The use by date of this product is printed on the packaging.

Caution: Federal Law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a properly licensed healthcare practitioner. This caution is not applicable outside the U.S.

Clinical Solutions for

Evidence & Outcomes

The efficacy of SILVERCEL™ Dressing is supported by a body of clinical, in vivo, ex vivo and in vitro evidence. Acelity Clinical Evidence is a resource for healthcare professionals to explore preclinical, clinical, and review articles discussing the use of KCI and Systagenix products. Use our powerful search tool to customize your view of the Acelity product evidence.

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SILVERCEL™ Hydro-Alginate Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing with Silver

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