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Biatain Ag Non-Adhesive
Silver Coloplast

Biatain Ag Non-Adhesive

Soft and conformable absorbent foam dressing containing silver.

Indications

Exuding wounds including leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, second degree burns, donor sites, postoperative wounds and skin abrasions. Can be used with compression therapy.

Contraindications

Not for use on patients sensitive to silver. Refer to full instructions for use

Price

  • Non-adhesive: 10×10cm, £8.95
  • 15×15cm, £17.97
  • 20×20cm, £25.34
  • 5×7cm, £3.68
  • 10×20cm, £16.45
  • adhesive border (not on Drug Tariff): 12.5×12.5cm, £10.15
  • 18×18cm, £20.36
  • 19×20cm (heel), £20.08
  • 23×23cm (sacral), £21.34

Silver

All Silver
ActivHeal Aquafiber Ag
Advanced Medical Solutions

ActivHeal Aquafiber Ag

A sterile, non-woven pad consisting of a high M (mannuronic acid) calcium alginate and carboxymethylcellulose (CMC). Silver ions are released in the presence of wound fluid. As fluid is absorbed, the alginate forms a soft gel. Effective for up to 7 days.
Aquacel Ag+ Extra
Convatec

Aquacel Ag+ Extra

Soft, sterile non-woven dressing made from two layers of 1.2% ionic silver-impregnated Hydrofiber; sodium carboxymethylcellulose and enhanced with More Than Silver antibiofilm technology, stitched together with cellulose-strengthening fibres. Absorbs wound fluid, and disrupts and breaks down biofilm to expose and kill bacteria, while preventing biofilm re-formation. Provides nine times stronger tensile strength and 50% greater absorption than Aquacel Ag.
Aquacel Ag+ Ribbon
Convatec

Aquacel Ag+ Ribbon

Soft, sterile non-woven ribbon dressing made from a layer of 1.2% ionic silver-impregnated Hydrofiber (sodium carboxymethylcellulose) and enhanced with More Than Silver anti-biofilm technology, stitched together with cellulose strengthening fibres. Absorbs wound fluid, disrupts and breaks down biofilm to expose and kill bacteria, while preventing biofilm reformation.
Askina Calgitrol Paste
B Braun

Askina Calgitrol Paste

Conformable paste composed of the same ionic silver alginate matrix as used in the Askina Calgitrol Ag flat dressing
Biatain Silicone Ag
Coloplast

Biatain Silicone Ag

A soft, flexible and absorbent antibacterial foam dressing with a gentle silicone adhesive. Contains silver, which is continuously released into the wound. Can be used on infected wounds or wounds at risk of infection
MedCu
Creed Health

MedCu

Antimicrobial dressings infused with copper oxide particles for protection against a broad range of pathogens.