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Ag+ Powder with Calcium Phosphate is an ionic silver in alginate powder base that delivers antimicrobial action and fluid management for difficult-to-dress areas for up to 5 days.
• Manages bacterial burden
• Continuous antimicrobial protection
• Extended wear time
• Non-staining
• Can convert any other dressing to an antimicrobial dressing
Ag+ Powder with Calcium Phosphate is intended for use on pressure injuries, diabetic foot ulcers, partial- and full-thickness wounds, leg ulcers, negative pressure wound therapy, grafted wounds, donor sites, lacerations, abrasions, and first- and second-degree burns.
Contraindicated for third-degree burns, patients with a known sensitivity to silver, or for use as a surgical implant. Do not use topical antibiotics in conjunction with Ag+ Powder with Calcium Phosphate.
The use of a dust respirator and goggles is recommended if process is dusty.
Ionic silver
| 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 |
| Educational Material Available | ● |
| Free Samples/Trials Available | ● |
| Published Clinical Article Available | ● |
Acute Wounds
Burns
Cavity Wounds
Chronic Wounds
Dehisced Wounds
Diabetic Foot
Granulating/Epithelializing Wounds
Infected Wounds
Moderate/Highly Exudating Wounds
Palliative Wounds
Pressure Ulcers
Superficial Wounds
Surgical Wounds
Venous Ulcers
Ag+ Powder with Calcium Phosphate may be left in place for up to 5 days.
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Latex-friendly
Non-cytotoxic
Non-irritating
Medline Industries, Inc. offers innovative products and services for wound and skin care.