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Silver-Sept® Silver Antimicrobial Skin & Wound Gel is a clear, amorphous hydrogel with long-lasting, antimicrobial barrier properties, including against the antibiotic-resistant strains MRSA and VRE.
• 200mcg/gram of silver
• Not made with natural rubber latex
• Functions as a long-lasting, antimicrobial barrier (72 hours)
• Inhibits the growth of bacteria including the antibiotic strains MRSA and VRE
• Non-irritating
• Non-sensitizing
• Non-cytotoxic
• Won't stain or discolor tissue
• Odorless
For OTC use, Silver-Sept® Silver Antimicrobial Skin & Wound Gel may be used for abrasions and lacerations.
Under the supervision of a health care professional, Silver-Sept® Silver Antimicrobial Skin & Wound Gel may be used for diabetic foot, leg and pressure (stages 1-4) ulcers; superficial (first-degree) and partial-thickness (second-degree) burns; graft and donor sites.
Contraindicated for use on moderately to severely exudating wounds.
For external use only. Not for ophthalmic use.
| 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
Dehisced Wounds
Diabetic Foot
Granulating/Epithelializing Wounds
Infected Wounds
Non/Minimally Exudating Wounds
Palliative Wounds
Partial- and Full-Thickness Wounds
Pressure Ulcers
Superficial Wounds
Surgical Wounds
Venous Ulcers
Wound care:
Cleanse or debride wound as necessary. Apply a generous amount of Silver-Sept® Silver Antimicrobial Skin & Wound Gel directly into wound bed (1/8" to 3/16"). Maintain a moist wound environment between dressing changes. Cover with a sterile gauze or other appropriate secondary dressing and secure in place.
Ostomy:
Apply a thin coating of Silver-Sept® Silver Antimicrobial Skin & Wound Gel to peristomal area, and allow to dry. Apply ostomy appliance.
Skin care:
Cleanse affected area with appropriate skin cleanser, and allow to dry. Apply a thin coating of Silver-Sept® Silver Antimicrobial Skin & Wound Gel and repeat as necessary.
Silver-Sept® Silver Antimicrobial Skin & Wound Gel may remain in the wound bed for up to 72 hours. More frequent dressing changes may be required dependent on the amount of wound exudate present and the condition of the secondary dressing.
Non-cytotoxic
Non-irritating
Non-sensitizing
Anacapa Technologies, Inc. is a small research and manufacturing firm chartered to develop skin and wound care products with an emphasis on anti-infective technology.