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ALGICELL® Ag Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing is a high gelling, high strength dressing that utilizes a sophisticated ionic transfer technology to deliver low levels of silver.
• Comprised of a proprietary blend of mannuronic (high gelling) and guluronic (high wet-strength) alginic acids designed to gel well while keeping its physical integrity for intact removal
• High absorption capacity also helps to reduce the risk of tissue maceration and allows for increased time between dressing changes
• Does not leave any silver coated nylon thread residue in the wound upon removal of the dressing
For over-the-counter use, ALGICELL® Ag Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing may be used for abrasions and minor lacerations, cuts, scalds and burns.
Under the supervision of a health care professional, ALGICELL® Ag Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing is an effective barrier to bacterial penetration in moderate to heavily exuding wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers, leg ulcers (venous insufficiency ulcers, arterial ulcers and leg ulcers of mixed etiology), pressure ulcers (partial- and full-thickness), donor sites, and traumatic and surgical wounds.
ALGICELL® Ag Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing is not indicated for treatment of third-degree burns, patients with a known sensitivity to alginates or silver or control of heavy bleeding
| 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 | ● |
Arterial Ulcers
Diabetic Ulcers
Leg Ulcers of Mixed Etiology
Partial- and Full-Thickness Pressure Ulcers
Traumatic and Surgical Wounds
Venous Ulcers
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