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GEMCORE360°™ Silver Alginate Wound Dressing

GEMCORE360°™ Silver Alginate Wound Dressing is a reinforced fast-gelling dressing made of non-woven high G alginate with carboxymethylcellulose and ionic silver for rapid antimicrobial action. Reinforced for intact removal.

GEMCO Medical

GEMCO Medical is a leading accredited wholesale medical supply distributor and third-party logistics provider of diabetes supplies and other medical products.
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Benefits

• Silver ions protect the dressing from a broad spectrum of microorganisms over a period of up to 14 days based on in vitro testing
• Fast initial silver elution quickly establishes an effective level of antimicrobial activity
• Soft and highly absorbent gelling fibers wick and retain exudate away from the wound bed
• Cohesive reinforced fiber construction facilitates easy intact/one-piece atraumatic removal
• Odor reduction results from the antibacterial effect in the dressing

Indications

GEMCORE360°™ Silver Alginate Wound Dressing is indicated for moderate to heavily exuding partial- to full-thickness wounds such as: post-operative wounds, trauma wounds (dermal lesions, trauma injuries or incisions), leg ulcers, pressure injuries, diabetic ulcers, graft and donor sites, post-operative surgical wounds and first- and second-degree burns. GEMCORE360˚ Silver Alginate Antimicrobial Wound Dressing is indicated for external use only and can also be used under compression bandages. As GEMCORE360°™ Silver Alginate Wound Dressing contains alginate, it may assist in supporting the control of minor bleeding in superficial wounds.

Contraindications

Contraindicated for use on dry eschar, third-degree burns, direct application on dry or lightly exuding wounds, to control heavy bleeding and individuals with known sensitivity to alginates and/or silver. Not for surgical implantation.

Warnings and Precautions

Systemic antimicrobial therapy should be considered when wound infection is evident. GEMCORE360˚ Silver Alginate Antimicrobial Wound Dressing may be used, under medical supervision, in conjunction with systemic antibiotics.
The dressing may adhere if used on dry or very lightly exuding wounds. If the dressing is not easily removed, moisten it with sterile saline solution prior to removal.
The dressing performance may be impaired by excess use of petroleum-based ointments.
Avoid contact with electrodes or conductive gels during electronic measurements, e.g., electrocardiograms (ECG) and electroencephalograms (EEG).
The dressing must be removed prior to patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations.
In the event of clinical infection, topical silver does not replace the need for systemic therapy or other adequate infection treatment.
Clinicians/health care professionals should be aware that there is very limited data on prolonged and repeated use of silver containing dressings, particularly in children and neonates.

Storage Requirements

Store at room temperature (10°C-25°C, 50°F-77°F). Keep dry.

Active Ingredients

Ionic silver

How Supplied/Sizing
2"x2", 4"x4.75", 10 per box. Rope: 1"x12", 5 per box.
HCPCS Code
Product features
cancel Absorptive dressing format
check_circle Alginate dressing format
cancel Antimicrobial effects up to 48 hours
cancel Antimicrobial effects up to 3 days
check_circle Antimicrobial effects up to 7 days
cancel Bacterial binding
cancel Bacterial trapping
cancel Bactericidal
cancel Bactericidal broad-spectrum
cancel Bacteriostatic
cancel Collagen dressing format
cancel Composite dressing format
cancel Contact layer dressing format
cancel Foam dressing format
cancel Fungicidal
cancel Gauze or non-woven dressing format
cancel Gelling fiber dressing format
cancel Hydrogel (amorphous) dressing format
cancel Hydrogel (impregnated) dressing format
cancel Hydrogel (sheet) dressing format
cancel Impermeable to outside contaminants
cancel Impregnated dressing format
cancel Microbicidal
cancel Moisture vapor permeable
check_circle Secondary dressing required
cancel Silicone-based adhesive
cancel Sporicidal
cancel Super absorbent polymers
check_circle Sustained release formula
cancel Transparent film dressing format
cancel Virucidal
cancel Wound filler dressing format
Other features
check_circle Educational Material Available
check_circle Free Samples/Trials Available
cancel Published Clinical Article Available
Recommended Use

Cavity Wounds
Chronic Wounds
Deep Wounds
Diabetic Foot
Moderate/Highly Exudating Wounds
Pressure Ulcers
Venous Ulcers

Mode of Use/Application

Debride when necessary and irrigate the wound site in accordance with standard protocols. Remove excess solution from surrounding skin.
Select a size of GEMCORE360°™ Silver Alginate Wound Dressing that is slightly larger than the wound.
Cut (using sterile scissors) or fold the dressing to fit the wound. Loosely fill deep wounds, ensuring the dressing does not overlap the wound margins.
Apply to wound bed directly.
Cover GEMCORE360°™ Silver Alginate Wound Dressing with a non-occlusive secondary dressing.
Dispose of unused dressing material, according to local procedures and guidelines, due to risk of contamination.
Dressing change frequency will depend on wound condition and the level of exudate. Initially, it may be necessary to change the dressing every 24 hours.
Reapply GEMCORE360°™ Silver Alginate Wound 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 sterile saline solution prior to removal.
Gently remove the dressing from the wound bed and discard.
Irrigate the wound site in accordance with standard protocols prior to application of a new dressing.

Removal & Change Frequency

May be left in place for up to seven days.

Additional Recommended Dressings

GEMCORE360° Hydrocolloid, GEMCORE360° Foam Dressing or other appropriate secondary dressing.

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