Allevyn  Ag Adhesive 7.5cm X 7.5cm Single Dressing

Wound infection can significantly compromise patient wellbeing and place heavy burdens on healthcare economies. The ALLEVYN Ag dressings have been designed to combine the essential qualities of the ALLEVYN range with the added antimicrobial activity of silver.

The unique tri-layer construction of the dressings enable optimal fluid handling to support moist wound healing1 and the addition of SSD to the foam pad provides a broad spectrum bacterial kill in-vitro2,3. The dressings are comfortable for patients, conform to body contours and are easy to apply and remove4,5,6,7.

The ALLEVYN Ag range is available as:

ALLEVYN Ag Adhesive

A highly absorbent8 secure antimicrobial dressing that is also available in a sacral shape for this area that is at high risk of contamination

All of the ALLEVYN Ag dressings combine the physical qualities of the ALLEVYN tri-layer construction with the antimicrobial activity of SSD. Proven in vitro against a broad spectrum of bacteria including antibiotic resistant bacteria such as Pseudomonas, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) and Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus (VRE)2,3 the ALLEVYN Ag range provides a sustained action with antimicrobial properties remaining effective for up to 7 days in-vitro3,13,14.

The ALLEVYN Ag dressings are indicated for:

• Shallow, granulating wounds
• Chronic and acute exudative wounds
• Full and partial thickness wounds such as pressure ulcers, leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers
• Infected wounds
• Malignant wounds
• Surgically dehisced wounds
• First and second degree burns
• Donor sites
• Fungating wounds