ALLEVYN Ag Adhesive is indicated for exudate absorption and the management of partial to full thickness wounds. Some typical wounds are:
Ulcers (venous, arterial, diabetic)
Pressure Sores
Donor Sites
Surgical Incisions
Surgical Excisions
Burns (1st and 2nd degree)
Creation and maintenance of a moist wound environment. Moist wound environments have been established as optimal environments for the management of the wound.
ALLEVYN Ag Adhesive provides physical separation between the wound and external environments to assist in preventing bacterial contamination of the wound.
Features
Optimal exudate management
Sustained antibacterial activity against a broad spectrum of chronic wound pathogens inc. MRSA
Easy to use range of dressing sizes and formats with a wear time up to 7 days
Breathable top film
Foam core
Non-adherent wound contact layer
Profiled edges
Benefits
Reduces risk of excess fluid at the wound site, excess wound fluid is transpired away more quickly.
Promotes rapid wound closure, reduced risk of maceration, less potential for leakage and odor, longer wear-time.
Reduces bacterial load (in-vitro).
Removes some barriers to healing allowing the host to regain control and progress the wound to closure.
Product is easy to apply, can be removed in one piece, and is designed in sizes & shapes appropriate for target wound types.
Adhesive products offer an all-in-one solution -no need for secondary retention.
Provides a convenient, efficient, cost effective solution for wound management.
Top film switches to become more breathable in the presence of fluid, therefore it responds, when the clinician needs it most.
Provides an effective barrier to bacteria penetration.
Waterproof
Conformable and comfortable.
Provides absorption capacity for up to 7 days. (ALLEVYN◊ Ag Sacrum up to 5 days)
Prevents healing tissue from growing into the dressing minimizing pain on removal.