Urgosorb Seaweed Dressing with Silver

Packaging: 1 piece / 1 box (10 pieces) / 1 box (5 pieces - 2.5cm x 30cm)

Dimensions: 5cm x 5cm / 10cm x 10cm / 2.5cm x 30cm

Can treat wounds at risk of infection:

• broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity
• absorb exudate
• promote healing
• one piece disassembly
• hemostatic properties
• Absorptive capacity

Urgosorb Ag/Silver is an absorbent dressing combining calcium alginate fibers, hydrocolloid and silver particles (0.5% ionic silver).

When in contact with exudate, sodium calcium ions are exchanged between the wound and the dressing. UrgoSorb Ag/Silver gel, which maintains a moist environment conducive to the healing process.

UrgoSorb Ag/Silver absorbs exudate, softens and expels any necrotic debris. Urgosorb Ag/Silver dressing promotes primary hemostasis in acute and chronic bleeding wounds through platelet activation.

As wound exudate is absorbed and Urgosorb Ag/Silver forms a gel, silver ions are gradually released at the dressing and wound interface. This helps prevent bacterial contamination of the dressing and keeps bacteria away from the wound, creating a barrier effect.

Instructions for use

1. Clean the wound according to local protocols and rinse with normal saline. Carefully dry the surrounding skin.
2. If using an antiseptic first, rinse the wound thoroughly with saline solution before applying Urgosorb Ag/Silver.
3. Choose an appropriate size Urgosorb Ag/Silver so that at least 1 or 2 cm of dressing is left, covering the healthy skin around the wound.
4. Apply Urgosorb Ag/Silver directly to the wound.
5. For deep or tunnel wounds (paralytic pressure ulcers, cutaneous sinuses), apply Urgosorb Ag/silver cord, loosen without pressure.
6. Overlay Urgosorb Ag/Silver with Secondary Dressing
7. Use an appropriate bandage, tape to hold the dressing in place, or apply a compression bandage if prescribed.
8. Urgosorb Ag/Silver should be changed every 1 to 3 days for 7 days depending on the clinical condition of the wound.

**For leg ulcers, Urgosorb Ag/Silver can be moistened with a saline solution to ease removal if necessary.

Packing: 1Pc / 1Box (10pcs) / 1Box (5pcs - 2.5cm x 30cm)

Size: 5cm x 5cm / 10cm x 10cm / 2.5cm x 30cm

Absorbent calcium alginate and hydrocolloid dressing with silver

PREPARING EXUDING WOUNDS AT RISK OF INFECTION FOR HEALING

• Broad spectrum antibacterial activity
• Absorption of exudate
• Facilitates desloughing and healing
• One piece removal
• Haemostatic properties
• Absorption capacity

Urgosorb Ag/Silver is an absorbent dressing which combines calcium alginate fibers, hydrocolloid and silver particles (0.5% ionic silver).

When in contact with exudate, there is an exchange of sodium-calcium ions between the wound and the dressing. The UrgoSorb Ag/Silver gels and this maintains the moist environment favorable for the healing process.

UrgoSorb Ag/Silver absorbs the exudate, softens and drains any necrotic debris. Through platelet activation, the Urgosorb Ag/Silver dressing promotes primary haemostasis of acute and chronic bleeding wounds.

As the wound exudate is absorbed and Urgosorb Ag/Silver forms a gel, the Silver ions are gradually released from both within the dressing and at the wound interface. This helps prevent bacterial contamination of the dressing and also locks bacteria away from the wound, causing a barrier effect.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

1. Clean the wound as per local protocol and rinse with normal saline. Dry the surrounding skin carefully.
2. If an antiseptic is first used, rinse the wound thoroughly with saline solution before applying Urgosorb Ag/Silver.
3. Choose the appropriate size of Urgosorb Ag/Silver so as to leave at least 1 or 2 cm of the dressing covering healthy skin around the wound.
4. Apply Urgosorb Ag/Silver directly onto the wound.
5. For deep or tunnel wounds (anfractuous pressure ulcers, pilonidal sinus), apply Urgosorb Ag/Silver rope loosely without any excessive pressure.
6. Cover Urgosorb Ag/Silver with a secondary dressing
7. Secure the dressing in place with a suitable bandage, adhesive tape, or apply compression bandage if prescribed.
8. Urgosorb Ag/Silver should be changed every 1 to 3 days, and up to 7 days depending on the clinical condition of the wound.

**For leg ulcers, Urgosorb Ag/Silver may be moisturized with saline solution to ease the removal if necessary.