{"product_id":"bx-5-aquacel-ag-extra-hydrofiber-dressing-size-15cm-x-15cm-6inx-6in","title":"Aquacel Ag+ Extra Hydrofiber Dressing, Size 15cm X 15cm (6inx 6in)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAQUACEL® Ag+ Extra Hydrofiber Dressing effectively manages infected or at-risk wounds, addressing exudate, infection, and biofilm with Hydrofiber® and MORE THAN SILVER™ technologies. Its powerful combination of ionic silver, surfactant, and metal chelating agent provides superior anti-biofilm performance for faster healing. Size 15cm X 15cm (6inx 6in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU: SQU 413568\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAQUACEL® Ag+ dressings were specifically designed to combat the challenge of biofilm with its MORE THAN SILVER™ Technology, combined with Hydrofiber® Technology. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMORE THAN SILVER™ technology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisrupt and destroy biofilm. Specifically developed to win the battle against biofilm, MORE THAN SILVER™ technology contains three components; ionic silver together with a surfactant and metal chelating agent, which work together to deliver superior anti-biofilm performance.\u003csup\u003e1 \u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRapid, superior and sustained anti-biofilm activity against antibiotic-resistant biofilm and prevents reformation of biofilm.\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydrofiber® Technology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps create an ideal environment for healing – and for the MORE THAN SILVER™ Technology to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocks in excess exudate, bacteria and biofilm to help minimise cross infection and prevent maceration.*\u003csup\u003e3-4\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro contours to the wound bed, maintaining optimal moisture balance and eliminating dead spaces where bacteria and biofilm can grow*\u003csup\u003e5-6\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponds to wound conditions by forming a cohesive gel, while helping to minimise pain associated with dressing changes.*\u003csup\u003e7-8\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csup\u003eReferences:\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csup\u003e1. Bowler PG, Parsons, D. Combatting wound biofilm and recalcitrance with a novel anti-biofilm Hydrofiber® wound dressing. Wound Medicine 14 (2016) 6–11 \u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csup\u003e2. WHRI5860 MA322- In-vitro Antimicrobial Activity of AQUACEL Ag + Extra and AQUACEL Ag Extra against Acticoat 7, Silvercel NA and Urgotul Ag -V1. Convatec Data on File. 27 November 2018 \u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csup\u003e3. Newman GR, Walker M, Hobot JA, Bowler PG, 2006. Visualisation of bacterial sequestration and bacterial activity within hydrating Hydrober™ wound dressings. Biomaterials; 27:1129-1139.\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csup\u003e4. Parsons D, Bowler PG, Myles V, Jones SA, 2005. Silver antimicrobial dressings in wound management: A comparison of antibacterial, physical and chemical characteristics. WOUNDS;17: 222-232.\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csup\u003e5. Jones SA, Bowler PG, Walker M, 2005. Antimicrobial activity of silver-containing dressings is influenced by dressing conformability with a wound surface. WOUNDS; 17: 263-270.\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csup\u003e6. Walker M, Jones S, Parsons D, Booth R, Cochrane C, Bowler P, 2011. Evaluation of low-adherent antimicrobial dressings. Wounds UK; 7: 32-45.\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csup\u003e7. Barnea Y, Armir A, Leshem D, Zaretski A, Weiss J, Shafir R, et al, 2004. Clinical comparative study of Aquacel and paraffin gauze dressing for split-skin donor site treatment. Ann Plast Surg; 53: 132-136.\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csup\u003e8. Brunner U, Eberlein T, 2000. Experiences with hydrofibres in the moist treatment of chronic wounds, in particular of diabetic foot. VASA; 29: \u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Convatec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46543576203484,"sku":"SQU 413568","price":528.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/9937\/1740\/files\/DADKF_aabd84bc-d13d-421b-a6e0-c75880f64657.webp?v=1747022229","url":"https:\/\/medwisecanada.ca\/products\/bx-5-aquacel-ag-extra-hydrofiber-dressing-size-15cm-x-15cm-6inx-6in","provider":"Medwise Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}