Antibacterial foam dressing with TLC-Ag

Composition and Properties

Urgocell® Silver is an antibacterial foam dressing with TLC-Ag. It is made of an antibacterial contact layer with TLC-Ag (polyester mesh impregnated with hydrocolloid, petroleum jelly and silver particles), combined with an absorbent foam pad and a semi-permeable backing.

Properties:

  • Antibacterial contact layer with TLC = Effective healing with antibacterial protection
    • Broad spectrum antibacterial activity, including MRSA
    • 99.9% removal of biofilms after 1 day
    • Pain-free dressing changes
    • Well-tolerated
    • Moist wound-healing
    • Clinically proven
  • Absorbent pad
    • Absorbs low to moderate levels of exudate
    • Can be used under compression
    • Improvement of surrounding skin
  • Semi-permeable backing
    • Prevents maceration

Indications

  • Low to moderately exuding wounds, infected or at risk of infection

Method of use

  • Secure with a retention bandage (K-Band, K-Lite)
  • Can be left in place for up to 7 days


Sizes available

 

Size NPC Code PIP Code
6 x 6 cm ELY195 324-1478
10 x 10 cm ELY196 324-1460
15 x 20 cm ELY197 324-1494

 

Clinical data available