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SilvaSorb® Antimicrobial Silver Dressing features a hydrogel sheet with silver that combines controlled-release ionic silver with advanced fluid management. Effective antimicrobial protection for up to 7 days.
• 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
Medline Industries, Inc. offers innovative products and services for wound and skin care.