Wound dressing containing a silver complex with a broad antimicrobial profile¹

• On contact with wound exudate Biatain^® Alginate Ag converts to a soft, cohesive gel that conforms closely to the wound bed for infection control and continuous antibacterial effect during the entire wear time (up to 7 days).¹
• Highly absorbent silver alginate dressing for moderately to heavily exuding infected wounds of many sizes, shapes and depths.

Recommended for cavity filling for infected wounds²

• The design and structural integrity of the dressing allow you to cut the dressing to fit wounds of many sizes, shapes and depths.

Documented haemostatic effect^3,4

• Biatain® Alginate Ag has documented haemostatic effect, i.e. ability to arrest blood flow in minor bleedings.^3,4

High dressing integrity⁵ and reduced risk of leakage and maceration

• The high dressing integrity allows for easy removal with minimal pain and trauma.⁵
• The gel formation which locks exudate inside the gel, prevent leakage that can cause maceration of the periwound skin.

Usage

Biatain® Alginate Ag can be used on moderate to heavily exuding partial to full thickness wounds. Biatain® Alginate Ag may assist in supporting the control of minor bleeding in superficial wounds. Biatain® Alginate Ag may be used on infected wounds or wounds at risk of infection. Biatain® Alginate Ag can be used under compression bandages. Biatain® Alginate Ag should not be used on dry or lightly exuding wounds or to control heavy bleeding. Biatain® Alginate Ag is indicated for post-operative wounds, trauma wounds (dermal lesions, trauma injuries or incisions), leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, graft and donor sites, cavity wounds, superficial and partial thickness burns. Please see complete product Instructions for Use for proper product usage.

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_{1. VV-0021567 (Independent laboratory testing performed by Wickham Laboratories).}

_{2. http://www.worldwidewounds.com/1998/june/Alginates-FAQ/alginates-questions.html}

_{3. Segal et al. Journal of Biomaterials Applications 1998;249.}

_{4. Elalamy & Robert. Poster CPC 2007.}

_{5. Thomas et al. www.dressings.org/TechnicalPublications/PDF/Coloplast-Dressings-Testing-2003-2004.pdf.}