ConvaTec Aquacel Ag+ Extra Sterile Dressing REF 413567 - 10cm x 10cm (10's)
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Aquacel Ag+ dressings were specifically designed to combat the challenge of biofilm with its MORE THAN SILVER™ Technology, combined with Hydrofiber® Technology. When your dressing comes into contact with wound fluid, it forms a soft gel to absorb fluid, protect the wound from bacteria, and helps to create a healing environment.

Aquacel Ag+ Extra™ dressing is comprised of 2 layers of Hydrofiber™ Technology stitch bonded together making it 9x stronger and 50% more absorbent than standard Aquacel Ag dressing.

AQUACEL® Ag+ Extra™ dressing my be used for the management of:

• wounds as a barrier to bacterial penetration of the dressing as this may help reduce infection;
• wounds where there is an infection or an increased risk of infection;
• diabetic foot ulcers, leg ulcers, (venous stasis ulcers, arterial ulcers and leg ulcers of mixed aetiology) and pressure ulcers/sores (partial & full thickness);
• surgical wounds;
• traumatic wounds;
• wounds that are prone to bleeding, such as wounds that have been mechanically or surgically debrided;
• oncology wounds with exudate, such as fungoides-cutaneous tumors, fungating carcinoma, cutaneous metastasis, Kaposi’s sarcoma, and angiosarcoma;
• wounds where bacteria are a suspected cause of (or a factor in) chronicity /non-progression.

Directions For Use:

• Before applying the dressing, cleanse the wound area with an appropriate wound cleanser.
• Aquacel Ag+ Extra Dressings should overlap at least 1cm onto the skin surrounding the wound.
• When using Aquacel Ag+ Extra Dressings in deep wounds, only fill the wound up to 80% as Aquacel Ag+ Extra Dressings will expand to fill the wound space on contact with wound fluid.
• A secondary dressing is required to hold Aquacel Ag+ Extra Dressings in place.
• All wounds should be inspected regularly. Remove the Aquacel Ag+ Extra Dressings when clinically indicated (eg. leakage, excessive bleeding, increased pain) or after a maximum of seven days.

Material:
Aquacel™ Ag+ Extra Enhanced Hydrofiber™ Dressing with silver and Strengthening Fibre is a soft sterile, non-woven dressing made from two layers of sodium carboxymethylcellulose impregnated with 1.2% ionic silver (an antimicrobial agent), enhanced by ethylenediaminetetra-acetic acid di-sodium salt (EDTA) and benzethonium chloride (BeCl), and strengthened by regenerated cellulose fibre.

Caution:

• Aquacel™ Ag+ Extra Dressings should not be used on individuals who are sensitive to or who have had an allergic reaction to silver, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, ethylenediaminetetra-acetic acid di-sodium salt (EDTA) or benzethonium chloride.
• This dressing is not intended for use as a surgical sponge.
• Sterility is guaranteed unless pouch is damaged or opened prior to use. Do not use the device if the packaging is damaged or open prior to use and dispose of the device according to local regulations.
• Aquacel™ Ag+ Extra Dressings are for single-use only and should not be re-used.
• It has been observed that silver containing products may cause skin discoloration following prolonged use, however this is often temporary and will reverse when silver dressing usage is stopped.
• A healthcare professional should be consulted if any of the following are observed during dressing changes, irritation (reddening, inflammation), maceration (whitening of skin), hyper-granulation (excess tissue formation), signs of infection (increased pain, bleeding, warmth/redness of surrounding tissue, wound exudate), or a change in wound colour and/or odour.