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3M™ Silvercel™ Non-Adherent Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing

3M™ Silvercel™ Non-Adherent Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing is a non-woven pad composed of alginate, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), and silver-coated nylon fibers with a non-adherent wound contact layer.

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Benefits

• Provides a sustained release of silver ions for up to 7 days 
• Effective against a broad spectrum of wound pathogens 
• Effectively prevents biofilms in vitro 
• Manages low to highly exuding wounds 
• Helps maintain a moist wound environment beneficial to wound healing 
• Allows intact removal, thus minimizing the risk of dressing adherence to the wound bed and fibers shedding

Indications

3M™ Silvercel™ Non-Adherent Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing with 3M™ Easylift™ Precision Film Technology is an effective barrier to bacterial penetration. The barrier functions of the dressing may help reduce infection in moderate to heavily exuding partial- and full-thickness wounds, including: pressure injuries, venous ulcers, diabetic ulcers, donor sites, and traumatic and surgical wounds.

Contraindications

3M™ Silvercel™ Non-Adherent Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing is not indicated for use on the following: third-degree burns; patients with a known sensitivity to alginates, ethylene methyl acrylate (EMA) or silver; surgical implantation; or to control heavy bleeding.
 

Warnings and Precautions

As wound conditions improve and exudate levels decrease, it may be preferable to switch to a more appropriate dressing, or apply to saline moistened wound bed.
The dressing performance may be impaired by excess use of petrolatum-based ointments.
Avoid contact with electrodes or conductive gels during electronic measurements, e.g. electrocardiograms (ECG) and electroencephalograms (EEG).
Do not use dressing on patients undergoing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
Do not use dressing on pregnant or lactating women due to the absence of specific information.
Clinicians/health care professionals should be aware that there are very limited data on prolonged and repeated use of silver containing dressings, particularly in children and neonates.
Indicated for external use only.

Active Ingredients

Guluronic acid alginate
Carboxymethlycellulose  
Silver coated nylon fibers

How Supplied/Sizing
1"x12", 2"x2", 4"x8", 4(1/4)"x4(1/4)".
HCPCS Code
Product features
cancel Absorptive dressing format
check_circle Alginate dressing format
cancel Antimicrobial effects up to 48 hours
cancel Antimicrobial effects up to 3 days
check_circle Antimicrobial effects up to 7 days
cancel Bacterial binding
cancel Bacterial trapping
check_circle Bactericidal
cancel Bactericidal broad-spectrum
cancel Bacteriostatic
cancel Collagen dressing format
cancel Composite dressing format
cancel Contact layer dressing format
cancel Foam dressing format
cancel Fungicidal
cancel Gauze or non-woven dressing format
cancel Gelling fiber dressing format
cancel Hydrogel (amorphous) dressing format
cancel Hydrogel (impregnated) dressing format
cancel Hydrogel (sheet) dressing format
cancel Impermeable to outside contaminants
cancel Impregnated dressing format
cancel Microbicidal
cancel Moisture vapor permeable
check_circle Secondary dressing required
cancel Silicone-based adhesive
cancel Sporicidal
cancel Super absorbent polymers
check_circle Sustained release formula
cancel Transparent film dressing format
cancel Virucidal
cancel Wound filler dressing format
Other features
check_circle Educational Material Available
check_circle Free Samples/Trials Available
check_circle Published Clinical Article Available
Recommended Use

Arterial Ulcers
Diabetic Ulcers
Donor Sites
Moderate/Highly Exudating Wounds
Pressure Ulcer
Surgical wounds
Traumatic Wound
Venous Ulcers

Mode of Use/Application

Debride when necessary and irrigate the wound site in accordance with standard protocols.
Remove excess solution from surrounding skin.
Select a size of 3M™ Silvercel™ Non-Adherent Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing that is slightly larger than the wound.
Cut (using sterile scissors) or fold the dressing to fit the wound. Dispose of any unused dressing material, according to local procedures and guidelines, due to risk of contamination.
Loosely pack deep wounds ensuring the dressing does not overlap the wound margins.
For heavily exuding wounds, apply to wound bed directly. For wounds with minimal exudate, apply to saline moistened wound bed.
Cover and secure with a non-occlusive secondary dressing. 
 

Removal & Change Frequency

Dressing change frequency will depend on wound condition and the level of exudate. Initially it may be necessary to change the dressing every 24 hours.
Reapply 3M™ Silvercel™ Non-Adherent Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing when the secondary dressing has reached its absorbent capacity or whenever good wound care practice dictates that the dressing should be changed.
Gently remove the secondary dressing.
Gently remove the dressing from the wound bed and discard according to local procedures and guidelines. If the wound appears dry, saturate the dressing with sterile saline solution prior to removal.
Irrigate the wound site in accordance with standard protocols prior to application of a new dressing.

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