Vitále Silver Calcium Alginate Dressings and Ropes are composed of calcium alginate, sodium alginate, and sodium silver phosphate. Vitále STRONG Calcium Alginate Dressings are made of absorbent fibers produced by a special process. The dressing absorbs exudate and forms a gellike covering over the wound. This maintains a moist wound healing environment and keeps the dressing from adhering to the wound. Vitále STRONG Silver Calcium Alginate Dressings have been tested in vitro and found to be effective against bacteria such as: Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Enterococcus faecalis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Staphylococcus epidermidis. Vitále STRONG Calcium Alginate Dressings with Antibacterial Silver are sterilized by exposure to Gamma Radiation, and must not be re-sterilized.
Features & Benefits
- Broad-Spectrum Antibacterial Protection: The silver component provides effective antibacterial action against a wide range of pathogens, reducing the risk of infection.
- Optimal Moist Healing Environment: The calcium alginate forms a gel upon contact with exudate, maintaining a moist wound environment that supports natural healing processes.
- High Absorbency: Efficiently absorbs and retains exudate, managing wound moisture levels and reducing the risk of maceration.
- Non-Adherent: The gel-like covering prevents the dressing from sticking to the wound, allowing for painless removal and minimizingtrauma to the wound bed.
- Versatile Application: Suitable for a variety of wounds, including leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, trauma wounds,postoperative wounds, and graft and donor sites.
How To Apply
- Clean the wound with sterile physiological saline using existing clinical protocol. Dry the surrounding skin gently.
- Choose the right size dressing to cover the wound area.
- Cover and secure the Vitále STRONG Silver Calcium Alginate Dressing with a secondary dressing.
- Dressing change frequency will depend on patient condition and the level of exudates. While exudates are moderate to heavy, dressing changes should be made in 24 hours.
- Gently remove the secondary dressing. If the wound appears dry, saturate the dressing with sterile saline prior to removal.
Indications
May be used as a primary wound dressing for moderate to heavily exuding partial to full thickness wounds, including: postoperative wounds, trauma wounds, leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, and graft and donor sites.
- Pressure Sores
- Arterial Ulcers
- Venous Lower Leg Ulcers
- Diabetic Ulcers
- Post-Operative Wounds
CAUTION:
- This product is single use. Do not use if pouch is damaged or open.
- Vitále STRONG Silver Calcium Alginate Dressings and Ropes should be changed daily to avoid colonization of the dressing. The dressing should not be used on dry wounds.
- Frequent or prolonged use of this product may result in permanent discoloration of skin.
- Silver Calcium Alginate Dressing with STRONG Fiber Blend should not be used on patients with a known sensitivity to silver.
- Not intended for use on third degree burns.
CONTRAINDICATIONS : Not indicated for dry wound conditions or for 3rd degree burns.
Side Effects & Interactions: Silver Calcium Alginate Dressing with STRONG Fiber Blend has been tested for in-vitro biocompatibility, including cytotoxicity, sensitization, skin irritation and systemic toxicity. All tests were performed in accordance with the ISO 10993 Standard Series for Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices. The results of these studies indicate that Vitále STRONG Silver Calcium Alginate Dressings are safe for their intended use.
Storage: Vitále STRONG Silver Calcium Alginate Dressings and Ropes must be stored in a cool & dry area. The products are sterile unless the package is opened or damaged.
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