
• Creates a moist wound environment important to healing
• Does not require the use of sterile water to activate antimicrobial action
• Ideal for deep or large surface area wounds
Algidex® Ag Gel is indicated for the management of wet, moist or dry wounds including: venous ulcers, pressure ulcers (stages 1-4), dermal lesions (or secreting skin injuries), second-degree burns or donor sites.
Algidex® Ag Gel should not be used for the treatment of the following: third-degree burns, ulcers resulting from infections, lesions associated with active vasculitis or patients with known sensitivity to alginates.
When visible signs of infection are present in the wound, Algidex® Ag Gel may only be used when proper systemic medical treatment addresses the cause of the infection.
Store at room temperature in a cool, dry place.
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
Deep Wounds
Dehisced Wounds
Diabetic Foot
Granulating/Epithelializing Wounds
Hypertrophic Scars/Keloids
Infected Wounds
Moderate/Highly Exudating Wounds
Non/Minimally Exudating Wounds
Palliative Wounds
Pressure Ulcers
Sloughy Wounds
Superficial Wounds
Surgical Wounds
Traumatic Wounds
Venous Ulcers
Thoroughly cleanse wound with normal saline.
Apply (1/4)" thickness of paste to shallow wounds or completely fill deep wounds.
Cover with appropriate secondary dressing such as gauze, hydrocolloid, foam or film, based on wound drainage.
Remove secondary dressing.
Gently irrigate wound with saline to help loosen Algidex® Ag Gel.
Continue to thoroughly cleanse wound to remove wound drainage or any residue left from Algidex® Ag Gel.
Latex-friendly
Non-cytotoxic
Non-irritating
DeRoyal is a U.S. based international manufacturer producing surgical supply delivery programs, surgical accessories, orthopedic supports, critical care products, negative pressure wound therapy and wound care products.