Algiderm Ag

(Calcium Alginate with Antimicrobial Silver Sheet dressing)

Algiderm Ag Antimicrobial Silver Sheet Dressing is a sterile primary dressing for wounds with moderate to heavy exudate that assists with infection reduction and decreasing bioburden.

Removal & Change Frequency

Depending on the amount of drainage and the secondary dressing, may be left in place for up to seven days. Change dressing as directed by a health care professional.

Additional Recommended Dressings

Cover with appropriate secondary dressing depending on the amount of exudate and frequency of dressing change.

Benefits

Assists with infection reduction

Silver ions released in the presence of wound fluid protect the dressing from bacterial colonization and provide an effective barrier to bacterial penetration.

Indications

Algiderm Ag Calcium Alginate with Antimicrobial Silver Sheet Dressing is an effective barrier to bacterial penetration in moderately to heavily exuding wound such as diabetic foot ulcers, leg ulcers, pressure injuries, partial and full-thickness wounds, donor sites and traumatic and surgical wounds.

Contraindications

Not for use on third-degree burns, patients with a known sensitivity to alginates or silver and controlling heavy bleeding. Should not be used with products that create an ionic exchange in the wound site (i.e., do not use with enzymatic debriding agents), but safe to use normal saline to cleanse the wound prior to dressing application.

Algiderm Ag pack size: 10cmx10cm

Manufactured by:

Wonbiogen Co. Ltd. South Korea