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AQUACEL® Ag Advantage SURGICAL

AQUACEL® Ag Advantage SURGICAL cover dressings are sterile, post-operative dressings comprising an inner (wound contact) non-woven pad composed of 1.2% ionic silver impregnated sodium carboxymethylcellulose fiber with added ethylene-diaminetetraacetic acid disodium salt (EDTA) and benzethonium chloride, stitched with nylon and elastane. Pad is held in place between a top layer of hydrocolloid bound to an outer polyurethane film and a windowed skin contact hydrocolloid layer.

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Benefits

• Kills a broad spectrum of bacteria within the dressing, including antibiotic-resistant microorganisms
• Sustained antimicrobial activity in dressing up to seven days and prevents microbial reformation
• Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium salt (EDTA) helps break up bacterial aggregates and prevents their formation and reformation
• Benzethonium chloride (BEC) is a surfactant that reduces the viscosity or surface tension of anything to which it comes in contact, including exudate and microorganisms, which allows for increased mobility of EDTA and ionic silver within the dressing, enhancing the ionic silver's ability to contact and kill microorganisms
• Silver in the dressing kills microorganisms held within the dressing (including bacteria, yeasts and mold) and provides an antimicrobial barrier to protect the wound bed
• The highly absorbent central Hydrofiber™ pad absorbs and retains serosanguinous leakage and transforms into a soft gel, which maintains a moist environment to support the body’s healing process.

Indications

Under the supervision of a health care professional, AQUACEL® Ag Advantage SURGICAL cover dressings may be used for the management of surgical wounds as an effective barrier to bacterial penetration of the dressing, which may help reduce the risk of infection; and for surgical wounds that heal by primary intent, such as dermatological and surgical incisions (e.g., orthopedic, vascular, ob/gyn, colorectal).

Contraindications

AQUACEL® Ag Advantage SURGICAL cover dressings should not be used on individuals who are sensitive to or who have had an allergic reaction to the dressing or its components (ionic silver, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium salt (EDTA) and benzethonium chloride) or those who are sensitive to or who have had an allergic reaction to colophony and its derivatives.

Warnings and Precautions

Sterility is guaranteed unless the pouch is damaged or opened prior to use. This device is for single use only and should not be reused. Reuse may lead to increased risk of infection or cross-contamination. Physical properties of the device may no longer be optimal.
Due to the sterilization process, there may be a slight odor on opening the primary packaging.
Do not apply the dressing under tension. It is not recommended to cut the dressing.
Choose a dressing size to ensure direct contact between the wound/incision and the Hydrofiber™ pad. The adhesive area should not come into contact with the wound/incision.
AQUACEL® Ag Advantage SURGICAL cover dressings are not designed as a replacement to primary closure methods such as staples or sutures.
Should infection develop during the use of the dressing, appropriate antibiotic therapy should be initiated. The use of AQUACEL® Ag Advantage SURGICAL cover dressings may be continued, but the progress of the wound/incision should be monitored carefully and all treatment should be under medical supervision.
The dressing is not compatible with oil-based products such as petrolatum.
While it has been observed that certain silver-containing products may cause skin discoloration following prolonged use, clinical studies with products containing Hydrofiber™ Technology with ionic silver have shown no such skin discoloration.
Clinicians/health care professionals should be aware that there are very limited data on prolonged and repeated use of silver containing products, particularly in children and neonates.
AQUACEL® Ag Advantage SURGICAL cover dressings are determined to be MR-Safe according to the terminology specified in the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International, Designation: F2503-13 - Standard Practice for Marking Medical Devices and Other Items for Safety in the Magnetic Resonance Environment.

Adverse Effects/Reactions

The following adverse reactions have been identified during use of AQUACEL® Ag Advantage SURGICAL cover dressings or their components:
• Skin irritation/rash/mucosal irritation
• Allergic response (localized)
• Mild pain/discomfort
• Superficial tissue damage
• Delayed healing/abnormal scarring of wound
Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to AQUACEL® Ag Advantage SURGICAL cover dressings exposure. The absolute number of adverse events is unknown but believed to be very low. Such events are generally transitory in nature and should resolve shortly after discontinuing treatment with the dressing. Should symptoms persist or worsen, please seek medical advice.

Storage Requirements

This product is for single use only and is supplied sterile. If the inner package is damaged, do not use the dressing. Store at room temperature (10°C - 25°C/50°F- 77°F). Keep dry.

How Supplied/Sizing
3(1/2)"x4", 3(1/2)"x6", 3(1/2)"x8", 3(1/2)"x10", 3(1/2)"x12", 3(1/2)"x14".
Product features
check_circle Absorptive dressing format
cancel Alginate dressing format
cancel Antimicrobial effects up to 48 hours
cancel Antimicrobial effects up to 3 days
check_circle Antimicrobial effects up to 7 days
check_circle Bacterial binding
check_circle Bacterial trapping
check_circle Bactericidal
check_circle Bactericidal broad-spectrum
check_circle Bacteriostatic
cancel Collagen dressing format
cancel Composite dressing format
cancel Contact layer dressing format
cancel Foam dressing format
cancel Fungicidal
cancel Gauze or non-woven dressing format
check_circle Gelling fiber dressing format
cancel Hydrogel (amorphous) dressing format
cancel Hydrogel (impregnated) dressing format
cancel Hydrogel (sheet) dressing format
check_circle Impermeable to outside contaminants
cancel Impregnated dressing format
cancel Microbicidal
check_circle Moisture vapor permeable
cancel Secondary dressing required
cancel Silicone-based adhesive
cancel Sporicidal
cancel Super absorbent polymers
cancel Sustained release formula
cancel Transparent film dressing format
cancel Virucidal
cancel Wound filler dressing format
Other features
check_circle Educational Material Available
check_circle Free Samples/Trials Available
check_circle Published Clinical Article Available
Recommended Use

Acute Wounds
Dehisced Wounds
Infected Wounds
Surgical Wounds
Non/Minimally Exudating Wound

Mode of Use/Application

Initially remove 3/4 of the backing film along the length of the dressing minimizing finger contact with the central pad and the adhesive surface. Place at one side of the wound/incision line. Gently roll the
dressing over the wound/incision line and mold into place.
Remove the remaining 1/4 backing film and gently mold the dressing in place with hand for a secure adhesion. Do not stretch. The translucent hydrocolloid backing
allows the clinician to monitor the central Hydrofiber pad and assess when the dressing needs to be changed. The dressing can be left in place for up to 7 days subject to regular clinical assessment
and local dressing protocol.

Removal & Change Frequency

To remove the dressing, press down on the skin with one hand and carefully lift an edge of the dressing with other hand. Stretch the dressing to break the adhesive seal and remove.

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