Infection control properties of some wound dressings. Bowler PG, Jones SA, Davies BJ, Coyle E, 1999. Scanning electron microscopic examination of bacterial immobilization in a carboxymethyl cellulose (AQUACEL ®) and alginate dressing. Walker M, Hobot JA, Newman GR, Bowler PG, 2003. Visualisation of bacterial sequestration and bacterial activity within hydrating Hydrober™ wound dressings. Newman GR, Walker M, Hobot JA, Bowler PG, 2006. Multidrug-resistant organisms, wounds and topical antimicrobial protection. Bowler PG, Welsby S, Towers V, Booth V, Hogarth A, Rowlands V, Joseph A, et al, 2012. Antimicrobial activity against CA-MRSA and prevention of biofilm reformation by AQUACEL ® Ag+ EXTRA™ dressing. Antimicrobial activity and prevention of biofilm reformation by AQUACEL ® Ag+ EXTRA™ dressing. Physical Disruption of Biofilm by AQUACEL ® Ag+ Wound Dressing. WO 2012136968 A1, 2012, Data on file, ConvaTec Inc.Ģ - Assessment of the in vitro Physical Properties of AQUACEL ® EXTRA™, AQUACEL ®Ag EXTRA™ and AQUACEL ® Ag+ EXTRA™ dressings. Composition comprising antimicrobial metal ions and a quaternary cationic surfactant.
In addition, AQUACEL ® Ag+ Ribbon dressing may be used for cavity and deep wounds including sinus, undermining and tracking wounds.ġ. wounds where bacteria are a suspected cause of (or a factor in) chronicity /non-progression.oncology wounds with exudate, such as fungoides-cutaneous tumors, fungating carcinoma, cutaneous metastasis, Kaposi’s sarcoma, and angiosarcoma.wounds that are prone to bleeding, such as wounds that have been mechanically or surgically debrided.
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diabetic foot ulcers, leg ulcers, (venous stasis ulcers, arterial ulcers and leg ulcers of mixed aetiology) and pressure ulcers/sores (partial & full thickness).wounds where there is an infection or an increased risk of infection (Extra™ only).wounds as a barrier to bacterial penetration of the dressing as this may help reduce infection.responds to wound conditions by forming a cohesive gel, while helping to minimise pain associated with dressing changes *16-18ĪQUACEL ® Ag+ Extra™ dressing my be used for the management of:.Micro contours to the wound bed, maintaining optimal moisture balance and eliminating dead spaces where bacteria and biofilm can grow *13-15.Locks in excess exudate, bacteria and biofilm to help minimise cross infection and prevent maceration *7-12.Hydrofiber™ Technology helps create an ideal environment for healing – and for Ag+ Technology to work. Kills a broad spectrum of bacteria, including antibiotic resistant superbugs, with its reservoir of silver *4,5,6.Disrupts and beaks down biofilm slime ro expose bateria 3-5.The Americas Europe Middle East & Africa Asia Pacific The AmericasĪQUACEL ® AG+ Extra™ comprise two powerful technologies working synergistically to manage the key local barriers to wound healing - exudate, infection and biofilm.Īg+ Technology is a unique ionic silver-containing, antibiofilm formulation that: *1