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SilvaSorb® Gel provides sustained antimicrobial protection for lightly exudating wounds during a wear time of up to three days. Uses gentle non-staining ionic silver technology.
• Releases silver at a controlled level for broad-spectrum antimicrobial action
• Fluid management helps provide a moist wound healing environment
• Antimicrobial protection over a broad spectrum of bacteria and fungi
• Kills microbes, but is biocompatible with the tissue cells of healing
• Will not dry out a wound or macerate the surrounding skin
• Non-staining
• Not made with natural rubber latex
SilvaSorb® Gel is indicated for use on pressure ulcers, partial- and full-thickness wounds, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, graft wounds and donor sites, first- and second-degree burns, surgical wounds, skin tears, lacerations and abrasions.
Contraindicated for use on patients with a known sensitivity to silver.
| 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
Chronic Wounds
Diabetic Foot
Infected Wounds
Non/Minimally Exudating Wounds
Pressure Ulcers
Superficial Wounds
Surgical Wounds
Venous Ulcers
Amorphous gel may be left in place for up to three days. Dressing change frequency will depend on amount of drainage.
Stratasorb Composite, Bordered Gauze, Suresite 123+Pad.
Latex-friendly
Non-cytotoxic
Non-irritating
Medline Industries, Inc. offers innovative products and services for wound and skin care.