Algidex Ag is a technologically advanced wound dressing that has been uniquely formulated with a combination of ionic silver, alginate, and malt dextrin to provide quick and sustained antimicrobial activity against a broad spectrum of pathogens without inducing bacterial resistance.
Features
- Ideal for dry to minimally draining wounds
- Specialty woven gauze resistant to unravelling, linting, or fraying
- Pre-moistened for ease of placement
- Antimicrobial, activated ionic silver dressing
- Antimicrobial activity for up to seven days
Indications
- Abrasions & Lacerations
- Dermal Wounds
- Donor Sites
- 1st & 2nd Degree Burns
- Surgical Incision
- Vascular Access Sites
- Pressure Ulcers I-IV
- Stasis Ulcers
- Venous Ulcers
Contraindications
- Do NOT surgically implant
- Do NOT surgically implant
Directions For Use
- Apply gloves.
- Thoroughly cleanse wound.
- Remove Algidex Ag Gauze Dressing from packaging.
- Place Algidex Ag Gauze Dressing over shallow wounds or pack loosely into deep wounds.
- Secure dressing in place with appropriate secondary dressing such as gauze, hydrocolloid, foam, composite, or film dressing. Secondary dressing selection should be based on the amount of wound drainage.
- Dressing may be worn up to 7 days or until secondary dressing is required to be changed or reaches saturation
Removal
- Apply gloves.
- Remove secondary dressing.
- Gently remove the Algidex Ag Gauze Dressing.