Allevyn Ag Adhesive is an antimicrobial absorbent 3-layer dressing consisting of the following:
A SSD (Silver Sulfadiazine) containing absorbent hydrocellular pad sandwiched between a perforated adhesive wound contact layer and a waterproof outer film.
Features
The dressing provides an effective barrier to microbial contamination protecting the wound from invasive pathogenic microorganisms, thus assisting faster healing. SSD is effective against microorganisms present in the dressing and in the wound. In the presence of exudate the dressing will help maintain a moist wound environment.
Indications
Allevyn Ag Adhesive is an antimicrobial absorbent dressing for the management of wounds healing by secondary intention, chronic and acute full thickness wounds, partial thickness or shallow granulating wounds, exuding wounds such as:
Allevyn Ag Adhesive may be used on infected wounds. Where the product is used on infected wounds the wounds should be treated as per local protocol.