Allevyn* Ag Adhesive (Adhesive Hydrocellular Antimicrobial Dressing) is an antimicrobial absorbent 3-layer dressing. The Allevyn Ag Adhesive consists of a SSD (Silver Sulfadiazine) containing absorbent hydrocellular pad which is sandwiched between a perforated adhesive wound contact layer and a waterproof outer film.

Allevyn Ag Adhesive is an antimicrobial absorbent dressing and can be used for the management of wounds healing by secondary intention, chronic and acute full thickness wounds, partial thickness or shallow granulating wounds, exuding wounds such as:

• Pressure ulcers
• Venous ulcers
• Diabetic ulcers
• Superficial dermal burns
• Donor sites
• Fungating / malignant wounds
• Surgical dehisced wounds
• Allevyn Ag Adhesive may be used on infected wounds. Where the product is used on infected wounds the wounds should be treated as per local protocol.

Features:

• The dressing provides an effective barrier to microbial contamination protecting the wound from invasive pathogenic microorganisms, thus assisting faster healing.
• SSD is effective against microorganisms present in the dressing and in the wound.
• In the presence of exudate the dressing will help maintain a moist wound environment.
• ALLEVYN Ag fights bacteria for up to seven days providing reassurance for any wound where you suspect infection
• Combined foam and silver means you only need to use one dressing, making your choice simple
• Effective against a broad range of wound pathogens, including bacteria, yeast, fungi and antibiotic-resistant strains
• Ideal for pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, diabetic ulcers, burns, donor sites, fungating/malignant wounds and surgically dehisced wounds
• Size: 12.5cm x 12.5cm
• UOM: Box of 10