Silverlon® Lifesavers™ IV/Catheter Dressings

Silverlon® Lifesavers™ IV/Catheter Dressings function as a primary silver antimicrobial dressing and are placed around IVs, catheters and orthopedic external fixation pins.

Argentum Medical, LLC

 Argentum Medical, LLC is the manufacturer of the Silverlon™ family of advanced seven day use antimicrobial metallic silver burn, wound, surgical, negative pressure and IV catheter dressings.
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Benefits

• Seven day antimicrobial barrier dressing

Indications

Silverlon® Lifesavers™ IV/Catheter Dressings may be used on: peripheral IV catheters, central venous lines, arterial catheters, peritoneal dialysis catheters, dialysis catheters, external orthopedic pins, epidural catheters, and drain tubes.

Contraindications

Contraindicated for use on individuals with a known sensitivity to nylon or silver.

How Supplied/Sizing
(5/8)" diameter circles: 1.5mm center punch. 1" diameter circles: 1.5mm, 4mm, 7mm center punch.
HCPCS Code
Product features
check_circle Absorptive dressing format
cancel Alginate dressing format
cancel Antimicrobial effects up to 48 hours
cancel Antimicrobial effects up to 3 days
cancel Antimicrobial effects up to 7 days
cancel Bacterial binding
cancel Bacterial trapping
cancel Bactericidal
check_circle 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
check_circle 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
cancel Educational Material Available
check_circle Free Samples/Trials Available
cancel Published Clinical Article Available
Mode of Use/Application

Prepare the skin around catheter site according to hospital protocol. Remove Silverlon® dressing from pouch using sterile technique. Activate the dressing by wetting it with sterile water, distilled water, or saline. Place the Silverlon® dressing around the catheter with the silver side down and in direct contact with the skin.
Secure catheter and Silverlon® with a transparent film dressing or conventional technique.

Removal & Change Frequency

Change dressing based on exudate buildup or catheter insertion site condition. May be used for up to 7 days.

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