
• Absorbs more than 5 times its weight in fluid
• Contains 20% water to donate moisture when needed
• Will not dry out a wound or macerate the surrounding skin
• Continuous antimicrobial protection
• Gentle for the patient
• Extended wear time
• Non-staining
• Site dressing has saddle-shaped perforation to conform to percutaneous tubing
SilvaSorb® Antimicrobial Silver Dressing is indicated for partial- and full-thickness wounds such as pressure injuries, arterial ulcers, diabetic ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, and on acute wounds such as draining surgical wounds, lacerations, donor sites, first- and second-degree burns and abrasions.
SilvaSorb® Site is indicated for IV catheters, dialysis catheters, and central venous and arterial lines.
Contraindicated for patients with a known sensitivity to silver.
Silver antimicrobial devices are indicated for external use only.
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
Diabetic Foot
Infected Wounds
Moderate/Highly Exudating Wounds
Non/Minimally Exudating Wounds
Pressure Ulcers
Superficial Wounds
Surgical Wounds
Venous Ulcers
Clean and dry the wound area. Apply SilvaSorb® Sheet either side down and cover with an appropriate secondary dressing.
Sheets may be left in place for up to 7 days.
Amorphous gel may be left in place for up to 3 days.
Dressing change frequency will depend on amount of drainage.
Composite island dressing, bordered gauze or transparent film dressing.
Latex-friendly
Non-cytotoxic
Non-irritating
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