ConvaTec Aquacel Ag Adhesive Foam Dressing

Features

• ConvaTec Aquacel Ag Adhesive Dressing features silicone border that provides secure skin-friendly adhesive which supports simple application and removal
• Water proof or bacteria barrier provides evaporation of excess moisture, barrier against viral or bacterial penetration
• Aquacel interface locks in wound exudate, including harmful components
• Vertical wicking prevents lateral spread of fluid, reducing risk of maceration
• Micro-contours to the wound bed, minimizing dead space where bacteria can grow
• Indications:
  - Leg ulcers, pressure ulcers (stage II-IV) and diabetic ulcers
  - Surgical wounds (post-operative, donor sites, dermatological)
  - Partial-thickness (second-degree) burns
  - Traumatic or surgical wounds left to heal by secondary intention such as dehisced surgical incisions
  - Surgical wounds that heal by primary intent, such as dermatological and surgical incisions (e.g., orthopedic and vascular)
  - Local management of wounds that are prone to bleeding, such as wounds that have been mechanically or surgically debrided and donor sites
  - Painful wounds
  - Abrasions
  - Lacerations
  - Minor cuts
  - Minor scalds and burns
• Hydrofiber Technology:
  Hydrofiber Technology is a patented technology in which fibres of high-quality cellulose are carboxymethylated altering its structure to allow better absorbency and retention of fluid. These fibres are then processed to mesh together to form a stable fleece layer. When exposed to fluid, the fibres swell to form a clear, soft, cohesive gel structure that closely conforms to the wound bed. As the fibres swell, the fluid and its contents (eg bacteria and other inflammatory cells and enzymes) are trapped and held within the dressing. In addition, the gelling action prevents lateral spread of fluid through the dressing to reduce the risk of maceration and promote a moist wound healing environment
• Also available (sold separately):
  - ConvaTec Aquacel Ag Non Adhesive Foam Dressing (Code 420639)