AQUACEL® Ag Advantage Ribbon Enhanced Hydrofiber Dressing with Silver
- AQUACEL® Ag Advantage dressings are antimicrobial primary dressings for use in chronic and acute wounds that are infected or at risk of infection with varying exudate levels
- Incorporates two powerful technologies working together to help eliminate the key barriers to healing: exudate, infection and bioburden
- Hydrofiber® Technology helps wound healing: Absorbs wound fluid and creates a soft gel, maintaining a moist wound environment and helps reduce pain associated with dressing changes
- Locks in exudate and bacteria to help minimize the harmful effects of maceration and cross infection
- Micro-contours to the wound bed, eliminating dead space where bacteria can grow
- New Advantage Technology is more than just silver - a unique formulation that enhances the antimicrobial efficacy of ionic silver within the dressing
- Sustained antimicrobial activity in dressing up to 7 days and prevents microbial reformation
AQUACEL® Ag Advantage Enhanced Hydrofiber Dressing with Silver
The AQUACEL Ag Advantagehas the same core technology as the former AQUACEL® Ag Extra with MORE THAN SILVER technology. The former dual-purpose antimicrobial dressing absorbs exudate with the power of ionic silver. The new AQUACEL® Ag Advantage has a unique formulation containing three components that work together synergistically to enhance the antimicrobial efficacy of ionic silver within the dressing1.
AQUACEL® Ag Advantage Enhanced Hydrofiber Dressing with Silver kills a broad spectrum of wound pathogens in the dressing that can cause infection - including MRSA and VRE. The AQUACEL Ag is a dressing indicated for partial-thickness burns, skin graft and donor sites, postoperative wounds, diabetic foot ulcers, leg ulcers, and pressure ulcers.
| Brand Name | ConvaTec |
| Manufacturer Number | 422300, 422301 |
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How long can the dressing stay on?
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How long can bandages with Silver or antibiotic ointments be stored. My sister's pressure Ulcer is almost healed, it was a stage 4. I was told once a stage 4, all ways a stage 4. The thing is insurance will stop paying for care once the wound is closed. I
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