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Algidex Ag® Hydrogel Gauze [1]

Algidex Ag® Hydrogel Gauze is a combination of silver, alginate, and maltodextrin that can also be used for autolytic debridement.

DeRoyal [2]

DeRoyal is a U.S. based international manufacturer producing surgical supply delivery programs, surgical accessories, orthopedic supports, critical care products, negative pressure wound therapy and wound care products.

Website: 
www.deroyal.com
Email: 
woundcare@deroyal.com
Toll-free: 
(800) 251-9864
Fax: 
(865) 362-3728
Benefits: 

• Facilitates autolytic debridement
• Specially woven gauze will not unravel, lint, or fray
• Helps decrease wound odor
• Absorbs exudate

Indications: 

Algidex Ag® Hydrogel Gauze is indicated for use on minor burns, skin grafts, skin donor sites, dermal ulcers, diabetic ulcers, abdominal wounds, and superficial wounds such as lacerations, cuts, or abrasions.

Contraindications: 

Algidex Ag® Hydrogel Gauze should not be used for the treatment of the following: third-degree burns, ulcers resulting from infections, lesions associated with active vasculitis, or patients with known sensitivity to alginates.

Warnings and Precautions: 

When visible signs of infection are present in the wound, Algidex Ag® Hydrogel Gauze may only be used when proper systemic medical treatment addresses the cause of the infection.
Algidex Ag® Hydrogel Gauze should be removed and the wound thoroughly cleaned prior to hyperbaric oxygenation or any other therapy where the presence of metals is contraindicated.
Algidex Ag® Hydrogel Gauze silver alginate wound dressings are for external use and they may not be surgically implanted.
Discontinue use if signs of sensitivity appear.

How Supplied/Sizing: 
2"x2", 4"x4".
HCPCS Code (text): 
A6231
Recommended Use: 

Abdominal Wounds
Abrasions
Acute Wounds
Burns
Cavity Wounds
Chronic Wounds
Cuts
Deep Wounds
Dehisced Wounds
Dermal Lesions
Diabetic Foot
Donor Sites
Infected Wounds
Lacerations
Moderate/Highly Exudating Wounds
Non/Minimally Exudating Wounds
Pressure Ulcers
Sloughy Wounds
Superficial Wounds
Surgical Wounds
Venous Ulcers

Mode of Use/Application: 

Thoroughly cleanse wound with normal saline. Remove dressing from packaging. Place Algidex Ag® Hydrogel Gauze dressing over shallow wounds or pack loosely into deep wounds. Secure dressing in place with retention dressing such as gauze, hydrocolloid, foam, composite or film dressing. Secondary dressing selections should be based on the amount of wound drainage. Dressing may be worn for up to seven days or until secondary dressing is required to be changed or reaches saturation.

Removal & Change Frequency: 

Apply glove. Remove secondary dressing. Gently remove Algidex Ag® Hydrogel Gauze dressing.

Clinically Tested: 

Latex-friendly
Non-cytotoxic
Non-irritating

Product features: 
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
Other features: 
Educational Material Available●
Free Samples/Trials Available●
Published Clinical Article Available
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