3M™ Health Care
How Supplied
| Pad | 2″ × 2″ | A6196 |
| Pad | 4″ × 5″ | A6197 |
| Pad | 6″ × 6″ | A6197 |
| Rope | 1″ × 12″ | A6199 |
3M™ Tegaderm™ Alginate Ag Silver Dressing is a highly absorbent, sterile, nonwoven antimicrobial dressing composed of high G (guluronic acid), calcium alginate, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), and an ionic silver complex (Silver Sodium Hydrogen Zirconium Phosphate), which releases silver ions in the presence of wound exudate. As exudate is absorbed, the dressing forms a gel, which aids in autolytic debridement while maintaining a moist environment for optimal wound healing and allows intact removal. The silver ions protect the dressing from a broad spectrum of microorganisms such as Staphylococcus aureus (including MRSA), S. epidermidis (including MRSE), Streptococcus pyogenes, and Enterococcus faecalis (VRE), Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, and fungi such as Candida albicans. The dressing remains effective for up to 14 days, based on in vitro testing.
For use as a primary wound dressing in the management of moderate to heavily exuding, partial- to full-thickness wounds such as postoperative wounds, trauma wounds (dermal lesions, trauma wounds, or incisions), leg ulcers, pressure injuries, diabetic ulcers, graft and donor sites, and superficial, partial-thickness burns; for external use only; can be used under compression bandages; may assist in supporting the control of minor bleeding in superficial wounds.
Not for use on individuals with a known sensitivity to alginates or silver.
Not for use as a surgical sponge or for surgical implantation to control heavy bleeding.
Clean the wound and surrounding area. If the patient's skin is fragile or wound drainage may contact the periwound skin, apply a barrier film around the wound.
Remove the dressing from the package.
For superficial wounds, the dressing may be cut or folded to fit the wound site. For use in wounds with depth, loosely fill the wound with the dressing making sure that the dressing does not overlap onto the wound margin or surrounding skin.
Apply to the wound bed.
Secure with an appropriate secondary dressing to help manage the wound drainage.
The dressing performance may be impaired by used of petroleum-based ointments.
Dressing change frequency will depend on wound condition and level of exudate. Reapply 3M™ Tegaderm™ Alginate Ag Silver Dressing when the cover dressing has reached its absorbent capacity or per facility protocol. Initially it may be necessary to change the dressing every 24 hours. The dressing remains effective for up to 14 days.
Gently remove the cover dressing.
If the 3M™ Tegaderm™ Alginate Ag Silver Dressing appears dry, saturate the dressing with sterile saline solution prior to removal.
Gently remove the 3M™ Tegaderm™ Alginate Ag Silver Dressing from the wound bed and discard.
Do not reuse dressing.
The dressing should be removed prior to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures.
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