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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 seven days against Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii
• Consists of three layers: two non-adherent polyethylene mesh wound contact layers and one absorbent core made of polyester
• All three 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 ulcers, 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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