Description
AQUACEL Ag+ Ribbon is a primary dressing that effectively manages wound barriers through its antimicrobial properties and Hydrofiber Technology. It targets exudate, infection, and biofilm to promote faster healing. Its advanced MORE THAN SILVER Technology with silver, surfactant, and metal chela ensures battle against biofilm is won.
SKU: SQU 413571
Product Features
AQUACEL® Ag+ dressings were specifically designed to combat the challenge of biofilm with its MORE THAN SILVER™ Technology, combined with Hydrofiber® Technology.
MORE THAN SILVER™ technology
- Disrupt and destroy biofilm. Specifically developed to win the battle against biofilm, MORE THAN SILVER™ technology contains three components; ionic silver together with a surfactant and metal chelating agent, which work together to deliver superior anti-biofilm performance.1
- Rapid, superior and sustained anti-biofilm activity against antibiotic-resistant biofilm and prevents reformation of biofilm.2
Hydrofiber® Technology
Helps create an ideal environment for healing – and for the MORE THAN SILVER™ Technology to work.
- Locks in excess exudate, bacteria and biofilm to help minimise cross infection and prevent maceration.*3-4
- Micro contours to the wound bed, maintaining optimal moisture balance and eliminating dead spaces where bacteria and biofilm can grow*5-6
- Responds to wound conditions by forming a cohesive gel, while helping to minimise pain associated with dressing changes.*7-8
References:
1. Bowler PG, Parsons, D. Combatting wound biofilm and recalcitrance with a novel anti-biofilm Hydrofiber® wound dressing. Wound Medicine 14 (2016) 6–11
2. WHRI5860 MA322- In-vitro Antimicrobial Activity of AQUACEL Ag + Extra and AQUACEL Ag Extra against Acticoat 7, Silvercel NA and Urgotul Ag -V1. Convatec Data on File. 27 November 2018
3. Newman GR, Walker M, Hobot JA, Bowler PG, 2006. Visualisation of bacterial sequestration and bacterial activity within hydrating Hydrober™ wound dressings. Biomaterials; 27:1129-1139.
4. Parsons D, Bowler PG, Myles V, Jones SA, 2005. Silver antimicrobial dressings in wound management: A comparison of antibacterial, physical and chemical characteristics. WOUNDS;17: 222-232.
5. Jones SA, Bowler PG, Walker M, 2005. Antimicrobial activity of silver-containing dressings is influenced by dressing conformability with a wound surface. WOUNDS; 17: 263-270.
6. Walker M, Jones S, Parsons D, Booth R, Cochrane C, Bowler P, 2011. Evaluation of low-adherent antimicrobial dressings. Wounds UK; 7: 32-45.
7. Barnea Y, Armir A, Leshem D, Zaretski A, Weiss J, Shafir R, et al, 2004. Clinical comparative study of Aquacel and paraffin gauze dressing for split-skin donor site treatment. Ann Plast Surg; 53: 132-136.
8. Brunner U, Eberlein T, 2000. Experiences with hydrofibres in the moist treatment of chronic wounds, in particular of diabetic foot. VASA; 29: