Who Uses This Product? The Silvasorb Wound Gel is suitable for personal or professional use. It can be used on most wounds from skin abrasions and scrapes to ulcers and burns.
Why They Love This Product: Once applied, the gel is designed to stay in place for up to three days. It absorbs exudate to create an optimal wound-healing environment that is non-stinging and not harmful to forming tissue. The gel contains ionic silver, which provides broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection.
Silvasorb Ointment Overview
The Medline SilvaSorb Silver Antimicrobial Wound Gel is designed to help wounds heal by using antimicrobial silver, which keeps them from becoming infected. The gel creates an ideal wound environment by absorbing or donating moisture. The silver is suspended in the gel for up to three days and is released into the wound at a controlled rate to keep bacteria away, making it an essential part of wound care.
Features and Benefits
- Suitable for Full- and Partial-Thickness Wounds
- Can Be Left in Place for Up to Three Days
- Antimicrobial Silver Protects Against Infection
- Protects Against a Wide Spectrum of Bacteria
- Non-Staining and Non-Stinging Formula
- Absorbs or Donates Moisture From Wounds
Superior Antimicrobial Protection With Ionic Silver
Indications for Use
- Pressure ulcers
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Leg ulcers
- First- and second-degree burns
- Donor sites
- Grafted wounds
- Skin tears
- Lacerations
- Abrasions
- Surgical sounds
- Scrapes
Contraindications
- Those with a known allergy or sensitivity to silver should not use this dressing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How often should the gel be changed?
As needed, depending on the wound.
Does this need a secondary dressing?
The gel's formulation is viscous enough that it does not need a secondary dressing to stay in place. That being said, users may want to use one to help cushion or protect the wound and keep the gel from getting on clothing or bedding.
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: Medline
- Brand: SilvaSorb
- Product Numbers: MSC9301EP, MSC93025EP, MSC9303EP, MSC9308EP
- Dressing Type: Gel
- Packaging: Tube
- Active Ingredient: Silver
- Volume: .25 Ounces, 1.5 Ounces, 3 Ounces, 8 Ounces
- Sterile: No
- Latex Indicator: Not Made With Natural Rubber Latex
Manuals and Documents
Product Brochure contains details and specifications.
Product Safety Data contains product safety information.
Medline Product Catalog contains Medline wound care product info.
The Silvasorb Antimicrobial Wound Gel contains ionic silver, which is released at a controlled rate to provide constant protection against bacteria and other contaminants. The gel guards against a wide variety of bacteria and fungi, including MRSA and VRE. It is extremely gentle on the skin and tissues and can be left on the wound for up to three days.
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