Products Description
The Silver Hydrocolloid Dressing is an advanced wound care product that combines the moisture-management properties of a hydrocolloid dressing with the infection-fighting capabilities of ionic silver.
Boasting prominent core characteristics, it forms a gel upon contact with wound exudate, which not only maintains a moist wound environment and promotes autolytic debridement, but also reduces wound damage during dressing changes.
Specifications
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Product Size |
Code |
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inch |
mm |
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2 x 2 |
50 x 50 |
SH2020 |
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3 x 3 |
75 x 75 |
SH3030 |
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4 x 4 |
100 x 100 |
SH4040 |
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6 x 6 |
150 x 150 |
SH6060 |
Feature
Broad-Spectrum & Long-Lasting Antibacterial Activity
Inhibits and kills Gram-positive/negative bacteria and fungi; the sustained-release technology enables continuous silver release for 3-7 days, making it suitable for infected wounds or wounds at high risk of infection.
01
Moist Healing Environment
The hydrocolloid material absorbs wound exudate (fluid) to form a protective gel, which maintains the optimal moisture balance necessary for faster tissue repair and cell growth.
02
Low Drug Resistance Risk
Physically damages bacterial structures (acts on non-single targets), making it difficult for bacteria to develop resistance.
03
Promotes Autolytic Debridement
The moist environment helps the body's own enzymes break down and remove necrotic (dead) or sloughy tissue.
04
Reduced Pain and Trauma
The dressing is self-adhesive to the surrounding healthy skin, not the wound bed itself, which minimizes pain and trauma during dressing changes.
05
Application
The Silver Hydrocolloid Dressing is suitable for wounds with low to moderate exudate that are infected or at high risk of infection.
Chronic Wounds: Particularly effective for chronic, non-healing wounds where bacterial load is a concern, such as pressure ulcers (stage I-IV), diabetic foot ulcers, and venous leg ulcers.
Acute Wounds: Can also be used on acute wounds, including superficial and partial-thickness burns, surgical incisions, minor cuts, abrasions, and donor sites.
High-Risk Wounds: Ideal for use on wounds with a high risk of infection or re-infection, as the silver provides a continuous antimicrobial barrier.