Medline Opticell AG Plus Silver Antibacterial Gelling Fiber Wound Dressing
Medline Opticell AG Plus Silver Antibacterial Gelling Fiber Wound Dressing uses a unique gelling Chytoform technology that allows the dressing's absorbent fibers to transform into a clear and conformable gel. This Silver Wound Dressing contains 0.75% ionic silver by weight. When the dressing encounters a wound environment, silver ions are activated to manage bioburden. It is suitable for moderate to heavy exudate.
Medline Opticell AG Plus Silver Antibacterial Gelling Fiber Wound Dressing uses a unique gelling Chytoform technology that allows the dressing’s absorbent fibers to transform into a clear and conformable gel.
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Product Description
Brand/Manufacturer: MEDLINE INDUSTRIES
PRESCRIPTION REQUIRED FSA APPROVED LATEX FREE FREE SHIPPING NO MINIMUM
Why choose Silver Antibacterial Wound Dressing
- Highly comformable
- Highly absorbent
- Minimizes pain during removal
- Maintains a moist wound healing environment
- Protects from antibacteria
- Can be worn for upto seven days
- Helps to prevent Maceration
Medline Opticell Ag Plus Wound Dressing Features
- Unique Chytoform technology
- Broad-spectrum antibacterial ionic silver dressing
- No lateral wicking-limits maceration
- Non-adhesive
- Fiber transforms into a comfortable gel
- Latex-free
- Sterile
- Surface area memory (SAM)- retains its size
- Ideal for moderate to heavy exudate
- Gentle removal during change
- Seven days wear time
- Controls drainage
When to use Medline Opticell Ag+ Silver Wound Dressing?
The following are the indications where an individual can use Opticell Ag+ Silver Antibacterial Gelling Fiber Wound Dressing:
Primary use:
- All wound depths
- Drainage levels
- As a primary dressing
Secondary use:
- Optifoam gentle
- Bordered gauze
- Stratasorb composite
Indications:
- Partial- and full-thickness wounds
- First- and second-degree burns
- Venous stasis ulcers
- Pressure injuries/ulcers
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Surgical wounds
- Trauma wounds
- Donor sites
- Arterial ulcers
- Leg ulcers
How to use Medline Opticell Ag+ Dressing?
- Remove Opticell AG+ from the package.
- Loosely fill the wound. Opticell Ag+ may be pre-moistened with sterile water or saline before application.
- Cover with an appropriate secondary dressing.
Note: Opticell AG+ may be cut if necessary.
Contraindications:
- Individuals with sensitivity to silver or chitosan, which is derived from shellfish.
- Third-degree burns.
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