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3M™ Kerracontact™ Ag Dressing is an antimicrobial dressing with Ag Oxysalts™ technology.
• Provides an antibacterial barrier that inhibits bacterial growth in the dressing, as shown in vitro, for up to 7 days against Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Acinetobacter baumannii
• Consists of 3 layers: two non-adherent polyethylene mesh wound contact layers and 1 absorbent core made of polyester
• All 3 layers are silver coated
• The concentration of silver is approximately 0.4mg/sq cm (4.5% w/w)
The 3M™ Kerracontact™ Ag Dressing is indicated for the management of partial- and full-thickness wounds, including pressure injuries, venous stasis ulcers, diabetic ulcers, first- and second-degree burns, grafts and donor sites, or other acute or chronic wounds. The dressing may be used over debrided and grafted wounds.
| 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 |
Acute Wounds
Burns
Cavity Wounds
Chronic Wounds
Deep Wounds
Dehisced Wounds
Diabetic Foot
Granulating/Epithelializing Wounds
Infected Wounds
Moderate/Highly Exudating Wounds
Non/Minimally Exudating Wounds
Palliative Wounds
Pressure Ulcers
Sloughy Wounds
Superficial Wounds
Surgical Wounds
Venous Ulcers
Latex-friendly
Non-allergenic
Non-comedogenic
Non-cytotoxic
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