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Gentell Calcium Alginate Ag (Silver) Dressing [1]

Gentell Calcium Alginate Ag (Silver) Dressings are a sterile, antimicrobial fiber-structured alginate with high absorbency. Fights bacteria and a broad spectrum of microorganisms while absorbing and containing exudate in a moist healing environment.

Gentell [2]

Gentell manufactures a complete line of advanced wound care and skin care products. Gentell serves the health care community worldwide by providing high quality products, advanced technology, and comprehensive wound management programs.

Website: 
www.gentell.com [3]
Email: 
info@gentell.com
Phone: 
(215) 788-2700
Toll-free: 
(800) 840-9041
Fax: 
(215) 788-2715
Benefits: 

• Uniformly absorbs and contains up to 20 times its weight in wound exudates
• Controlled silver release provides antimicrobial protection to the wound
• Reduces odor primarily caused by bacteria

Indications: 

Gentell Calcium Alginate Ag (Silver) Dressing is intended for application in dry form on infected wounds including leg ulcers, pressure injuries, diabetic foot ulcers, and surgical wounds. May also be used for minor conditions such as lacerations, abrasions, skin tears, and minor burns.

How Supplied/Sizing: 
2"x2", 4"x4", 4"x8", 6"x6". Rope: 12".
HCPCS Code (text): 
A6196, A6197, A6199
Recommended Use: 

Acute Wounds
Burns
Cavity Wounds
Chronic Wounds
Deep Wounds
Dehisced Wounds
Diabetic Foot
Granulating/Epithelializing Wounds
Infected Wounds
Moderate/Highly Exudating Wounds
Pressure Ulcers
Sloughy Wounds
Surgical Wounds
Venous Ulcers

Mode of Use/Application: 

Flush the wound with Gentell Dermal Wound Cleanser and gently dry the skin surrounding the wound site. Choose appropriately sized Gentell Calcium Alginate Ag Dressing. Apply appropriately sized cover dressing. Repeat daily or as ordered by a physician.

Removal & Change Frequency: 

Change daily or as ordered by a physician.

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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[3] http://www.gentell.com