Product Description

Recommended for cavity filling in infected wounds. The design and structural integrity of the dressing allow the dressing to be cut to fit wounds of any size, shape and depth.

Features

• Patented dressing enriched with silver complex with broad antimicrobial profile
• Biatain® Alginate Ag provides a continuous antibacterial effect throughout the entire period of use (up to 7 days).
• High dressing integrity, can be removed in one piece with minimum pain and trauma.

Advantages

• Minimum risk of leakage and maceration
• Documented hemostatic effect

Mechanism of Action

In contact with wound exudate, Biatain® Alginate Ag transforms into a soft, cohesive gel that conforms to the wound bed for infection control. The silver complex releases ions in the presence of wound exudate.

Product Composition

Biatain® Alginate Ag contains alginate, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and an ionic silver complex.

Use

Biatain® Alginate Ag can be used for all moderately to heavily exuding full thickness wounds. It is suitable for use under compression bandages in infected wounds or wounds at risk of infection. It should not be used on dry or lightly exuding wounds or to control heavy bleeding. Biatain® Alginate Ag is indicated for leg ulcers, pressure sores, diabetic foot ulcers, donor sites, traumatic wounds and second degree burns.