Suprasorb® A + Ag

Antimicrobial Calcium Alginate Dressing with Silver

Product composition

calcium alginate fibre, silver alginate fibres (1.5% ionic silver)

Versions

dressing

rope

Fields of application

For the care of superficial or deep wounds with high levels of exudate that are infected or at risk of infection.

Indications:

  • pressure ulcers
  • arterial ulcers
  • Venous ulcers
  • diabetic ulcers
  • surgical wounds
  • skin graft donor sites

Wound healing stages:

  • exudation phase
  • granulation phase

Intended purpose

Suprasorb A + Ag Wound Dressings / Packing Rope can be used for the treatment of wounds at risk of infection and infected wounds.

Properties

  • broad antimicrobial activity, including against MRSA and VRE*)
  • ability to absorb high volumes of exudate promotes wound healing
  • conformability to any wound bed
  • forms a gel, creating a moist wound environment and helping reduce the microbial load

*) Pathogen spectrum detected in vitro, see Instructions for Use

To note

Dressing change interval:

  • The intervals at which Suprasorb A + Ag must be changed are determined by the treating physician. Depending on the level of exudate, the wound dressing can remain on/in the wound for up to 7 days.

For infected wounds:

  • use an occlusive secondary dressing only if the physician so decides based on the overall situation