Aquacel Ag Advantage Advanced Antimicrobial Dressing

Who Uses This Product? Individuals who have open, hard-to-heal skin wounds that are infected or at risk of becoming infected.

Why They Love This Product: The advanced wound care dressing is impregnated with ionic silver, which has enhanced antimicrobial properties. The Aquacel Ag Advantage Dressing absorbs wound exudate and keeps it from leaking, while Hydrofiber and Ag technologies assist with skin healing and fighting infection. A gel layer forms when wound fluid is absorbed, creating a moist environment that allows for easy, painless changing.

 

Aquacel Ag Advantage Wound Dressing Overview

Convatec Aquacel™ Ag Advantage Advanced Antimicrobial Dressing is designed as a primary dressing for open wounds that are acute or hard to heal. The ag dressing is made with Hydrofiber AG technology to manage biofilm a microbial layer that can slow the healing process and provide great healing environment for exuding wounds and patient care. The Aquacel ag Advantage Dressings have antimicrobial properties that aids in killing bacteria and prevent further growth, keeping the wound from getting infected.

 

Antimicrobial Dressings Features and Benefits

• ag Advantage Dressings Absorb Wound Fluids and Exudate
• Manages Biofilm That May Cause Infection
• Contours to Wound Bed for Better Protection
• Forms a Gel Layer on the skin for Painless Changing
• Ionic Silver Aids in the Prevention of Infection by Reducing Bacteria
• Continuous Antimicrobial Activity
• Prevents Wound Fluid Leaking Out
• Can Kill Even Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
• Keeps Wound Area Moist To Facilitate Faster Healing

 

Convatec Hydrofiber and MORE THAN SILVER Healing Technology

The Aquacel Ag Advantage Wound Dressing combines Hydrofiber and MORE THAN SILVER technology.

• Hydrofiber is a material that transforms into a gel when it comes in contact with wound fluid, creating an environment possible for healing. Aquacel dressings holds in exudate and micro-contours to the wound to prevent bacterial growth.
• MORE THAN SILVER advanced technology combines Ethylenediaminetetraacetic (EDTA) and BEC (Benzethonium Chloride) with ionic silver. Together, they intensify the antimicrobial activity to effectively kill any bacteria present and prevent the growth of more including bacteria that are antibiotic-resistant.

 

 

How Does the Dressing Work?

Convatec Aquacel Ag Advantage wound dressing absorbs fluid from the wound. This fluid creates a gel within the Aquacel dressing that conforms to the wound bed to reduce the chance that bacteria will grow. The dressing keeps the wound bed moist, which assists with healing and also reduces the chance that the material will stick to the injury. This makes it easier for the dressing to be changed painlessly.

 

Dressing Recommended Uses

• Acute wounds
• Lacerations
• Cavity wounds
• Infected injuries
• Pressure ulcers
• Venous ulcers
• Moderate to highly exudating wounds
• Gaping or dehisced wounds
• Chronic wounds
• Surgical wounds
• Sloughy wounds
• Burns
• Diabetic wounds
• Granulating wounds
• Wounds needing compression

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is biofilm?
An organized network of bacteria. It is the cause of most microbial infections and is difficult to eradicate. It can also delay healing in wounds.

How does silver help with wounds?
It is antimicrobial, which means it destroys or inhibits the growth of microorganisms and pathogens.

How long can the dressing be worn for?
The dressing can be worn for a maximum of seven days. If fluid can be seen through the outer layer, the dressing should be changed.

What does Ag stand for?
Silver. Ag is the chemical symbol for silver on the periodic table.

Can the dressings be reused?
No. They are single use.

What should Aquacel Advantage not be used on?
Dry wounds.

 

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Product Specifications

• Manufacturer: ConvaTec
• Product Numbers: 422297, 422299, 422298, 422302, 422301, 422300, 422605, 422606, 422607, 422604
• Active Ingredients; Ethylenediaminetetraacetic (EDTA), Benzethonium Chloride (BEC), Ionic Silver
• Sizes: 1.97 x 1.97 Inches, 4 x 5 Inches, 6 x 6 Inches, 8 x 12 Inches, 0.39 x 18 Inches, 0.75 x 18 Inches, 3.5 x 4 Inches, 6 x 6 Inches, 3.5 x 14 Inches, 3.5 x 12 Inches, 3.5 x 10 Inches
• Packaging: Each, Box
• Application: Wound Dressing

 

Product Videos

 

AQUACEL Ag Advantage HCP Testimonial Video (3:11 minutes)

AQUACEL Ag Advantage Patient Testimonial Video (0:30 minutes)