McKesson Silver Antimicrobial Wound Gel – 1.57 oz

Description

• Reference Number: 1726
• 1.575 oz tube

Features

• McKesson Silver Antimicrobial Wound Gel
• Water-based gel with silver for use in wound healing
• Nominal silver content: 0.11% (1100μg/gram)
• Opaque, amorphous hydrogel containing a high (>80%) water content and water-soluble polymer chains
• Water donation which makes the gel effective in assisting the debridement and desloughing process in dry necrotic wounds, while maintaining a moist wound environment for optimal wound healing
• Contains an antimicrobial silver compound (silver carbonate) creating an effective barrier to bacterial penetration by inhibiting the growth of broad spectrum of microorganisms which come into contact with the gel
• For the management of dry to moderate exuding partial and full thickness wounds such as: pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic ulcers, graft and donor sites, post-operative surgical wounds, trauma wounds, first- and second-degree burns, abrasions, and lacerations
• In-vitro testing has shown that silver antimicrobial wound gel is effective against the following broad spectrum of microorganisms; Staphylococcus aureus, including MRSA, Staphylococcus epidermidis, including MRSE, Streptococcus pyogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli and fungi such as Candida albicans and Aspergillus brasiliensis when they come into contact with the gel. Clinical implications of the in-vitro findings are unknown.
• Provides protection against a range of bacteria and fungi
• Individually packaged 1.575-ounce tubes (45 g)
• For convenient single patient use
• Store at 59-77°F (15-25°C)
• Not made with natural latex