UrgoSorb Silver

Packing: 1Pc / 1Box (10pcs) / 1Box (5pcs – 2.5cm x 30cm)

Size: 5cm x 5cm / 10cm x 10cm / 2.5cm x 30cm

Absorbent calcium alginate and hydrocolloid dressing with silver

PREPARING EXUDING WOUNDS AT RISK OF INFECTION FOR HEALING

• Broad spectrum antibacterial activity
• Absorption of exudate
• Facilitates desloughing and healing
• One piece removal
• Haemostatic properties
• Absorption capacity

Urgosorb Ag/Silver is an absorbent dressing which combines calcium alginate fibres, hydrocolloid and silver particles (0.5% ionic silver).

When in contact with exudate, there is an exchange of sodium-calcium ions between the wound and the dressing. The UrgoSorb Ag/Silver gels and this maintains the moist environment favourable for the healing process.

UrgoSorb Ag/Silver absorbs the exudate, softens and drains any necrotic debris. Through platelet activation, the Urgosorb Ag/Silver dressing promotes primary haemostasis of acute and chronic bleeding wounds.

As the wound exudate is absorbed and Urgosorb Ag/Silver forms a gel, the Silver ions are gradually released from both within the dressing and at the wound interface. This helps prevent bacterial contamination of the dressing and also locks bacteria away from the wound, causing a barrier effect.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

1. Clean the wound as per local protocol and rinse with normal saline. Dry the surrounding skin carefully.
2. If an antiseptic is first used, rinse the wound thoroughly with saline solution before applying Urgosorb Ag/Silver.
3. Choose the appropriate size of Urgosorb Ag/Silver so as to leave at least 1 or 2 cm of the dressing covering healthy skin around the wound.
4. Apply Urgosorb Ag/Silver directly onto the wound.
5. For deep or tunnel wounds (anfractuous pressure ulcers, pilonidal sinus), apply Urgosorb Ag/Silver rope loosely without any excessive pressure.
6. Cover Urgosorb Ag/Silver with a secondary dressing
7. Secure the dressing in place with a suitable bandage, adhesive tape, or apply compression bandage if prescribed.
8. Urgosorb Ag/Silver should be changed every 1 to 3 days, and up to 7 days depending on the clinical condition of the wound.

**For leg ulcers, Urgosorb Ag/Silver may be moistened with saline solution to ease the removal if necessary.