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Suprasorb® A + Ag is a soft, conformable calcium alginate dressing with silver for the management of moderately to highly exuding wounds including wounds that may be infected or at risk for infection.
• High absorption capacity
• Forms moist, conformable gel on contact with exudate or blood
• Broad-spectrum antimicrobial effect including against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli
• Soft structure is highly conformable and packs easily
Suprasorb® A + Ag Calcium Alginate Dressing with Antimicrobial Silver is indicated for the management of moderately to highly exuding acute and chronic wounds such as: pressure injuries, venous ulcers, skin donor sites and post-operative wounds, including wounds that may be infected or at risk for infection.
Contraindicated for patients with a known sensitivity to the dressing components.
Not for use on dry wounds.
No adverse effects/reactions have been reported.
No storage restrictions.
Silver
| Absorptive dressing format | |
| Alginate dressing format | ● |
| Antimicrobial effects up to 48 hours | |
| Antimicrobial effects up to 3 days | |
| Antimicrobial effects up to 7 days | ● |
| Bacterial binding | ● |
| Bacterial trapping | ● |
| Bactericidal | ● |
| Bactericidal broad-spectrum | ● |
| Bacteriostatic | ● |
| Collagen dressing format | |
| Composite dressing format | |
| Contact layer dressing format | |
| Foam dressing format | |
| Fungicidal | |
| Gauze or non-woven dressing format | |
| Gelling fiber dressing format | |
| Hydrogel (amorphous) dressing format | |
| Hydrogel (impregnated) dressing format | |
| Hydrogel (sheet) dressing format | |
| Impermeable to outside contaminants | |
| Impregnated dressing format | |
| Microbicidal | |
| Moisture vapor permeable | ● |
| Secondary dressing required | ● |
| Silicone-based adhesive | |
| Sporicidal | |
| Super absorbent polymers | |
| Sustained release formula | ● |
| Transparent film dressing format | |
| Virucidal | |
| Wound filler dressing format |
| Educational Material Available | |
| Free Samples/Trials Available | ● |
| Published Clinical Article Available |
Acute Wounds
Cavity Wounds
Chronic Wounds
Deep Wounds
Dehisced Wounds
Diabetic Foot
Infected Wounds
Moderate/Highly Exudating Wounds
Palliative Wounds
Post-operative Wounds
Pressure Ulcers
Sloughy Wounds
Skin Donor Sites
Superficial Wounds
Surgical Wounds
Venous Ulcers
Cleanse wound using existing clinical protocols. The surrounding skin should be clean and dry. Place Suprasorb® A + Ag Calcium Alginate Dressing with Antimicrobial Silver on the wound. For deep or cavity wounds, use the rope dressing. Secure with secondary dressing.
May be left in place for up to seven days or until saturated.
Calcium alginate fiber with 1.5% silver.
CHG-compatible
Latex-friendly
Non-allergenic
Non-comedogenic
Non-cytotoxic
Non-irritating
L&R USA, Inc. (L&R) is part of a leading global medical device company, which has been delivering high-quality health care products for over 160 years. L&R USA, Inc. is dedicated to providing health care professionals product solutions in the treatment of wounds, edema, venous disease and lymphedema to improve patient care and outcomes.