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
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
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 leakage2 and has excellent fluid handling capacity in vitro even under compression and in combination with the secondary dressing TIELLE™ Plus Hydropolymer Dressing.3,4
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
- Cut (using clean scissors) or fold the dressing to fit the wound.
- Loosely pack deep wounds, ensuring the dressing does not overlap the wound margins.
- For heavily exuding wounds, apply to wound bed directly. For wounds with minimal exudate, apply to saline moistened wound bed.
- Cover and secure SILVERCEL™ Dressing with a non-occlusive secondary dressing
Dressing Change and Removal
- 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.
- 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.
- Gently remove the secondary dressing.
- If the wound appears dry, saturate the dressing with normal saline solution prior to removal.
- Gently remove the dressing from the wound bed and discard.
- 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.
