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Algidex Ag® Hydrogel Gauze is a combination of silver, alginate, and maltodextrin that can also be used for autolytic debridement.
• Facilitates autolytic debridement
• Specially woven gauze will not unravel, lint, or fray
• Helps decrease wound odor
• Absorbs exudate
Algidex Ag® Hydrogel Gauze is indicated for use on minor burns, skin grafts, skin donor sites, dermal ulcers, diabetic ulcers, abdominal wounds, and superficial wounds such as lacerations, cuts, or abrasions.
Algidex Ag® Hydrogel Gauze 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® Hydrogel Gauze may only be used when proper systemic medical treatment addresses the cause of the infection.
Algidex Ag® Hydrogel Gauze should be removed and the wound thoroughly cleaned prior to hyperbaric oxygenation or any other therapy where the presence of metals is contraindicated.
Algidex Ag® Hydrogel Gauze silver alginate wound dressings are for external use and they may not be surgically implanted.
Discontinue use if signs of sensitivity appear.
| 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 |
Abdominal Wounds
Abrasions
Acute Wounds
Burns
Cavity Wounds
Chronic Wounds
Cuts
Deep Wounds
Dehisced Wounds
Dermal Lesions
Diabetic Foot
Donor Sites
Infected Wounds
Lacerations
Moderate/Highly Exudating Wounds
Non/Minimally Exudating Wounds
Pressure Ulcers
Sloughy Wounds
Superficial Wounds
Surgical Wounds
Venous Ulcers
Thoroughly cleanse wound with normal saline. Remove dressing from packaging. Place Algidex Ag® Hydrogel Gauze dressing over shallow wounds or pack loosely into deep wounds. Secure dressing in place with retention dressing such as gauze, hydrocolloid, foam, composite or film dressing. Secondary dressing selections should be based on the amount of wound drainage. Dressing may be worn for up to seven days or until secondary dressing is required to be changed or reaches saturation.
Apply glove. Remove secondary dressing. Gently remove Algidex Ag® Hydrogel Gauze dressing.
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.