Description
| McKesson # | 689149 |
| Manufacturer # | 403771 |
| Brand | Aquacel® Ag |
| Manufacturer | Convatec |
| Application | Silver Dressing |
| Dimensions | 3/4 X 18 Inch |
| HCPCS | A6197 (Disclaimer) |
| Impregnated Ingredients | Ionic Silver |
| Material | Hydrofiber |
| Shape | Ribbon |
| Sterility | Sterile |
| Type | Non-Adhesive |
| UNSPSC Code | 42311515 |
| Volume | 5 Count |
Features
- Ideal for packing smaller tunneling wounds, abscesses, sinus wounds and fistulas
- This dressing provides many benefits IN ADDITION to those listed for AQUACEL® dressing. Silver is only bactericidal in its ionic state. The Hydrofiber® properties of AQUACEL® Ag dressing thoroughly conforms over the wound surface
- Ionic silver starts killing a broad spectrum of pathogens within 30 minutes of exposure to the dressing as demonstrated by in vitro testing, including MRSA and VRE.
- In vitro studies with AQUACEL® Ag dressing have demonstrated microbicidal activity against a wide range of pathogens up to a period of 14 days. AQUACEL® Ag dressing maintained antimicrobial activity even after reinoculation of microorganisms in laboratory
