3M™ Silvercel™ Non-Adherent Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing

This dressing is an antimicrobial hydroalginate dressing with EASYLIFT™ precision film Technology that enables pain-free removal^1,2 and effective protection of the newly-formed tissue³ while minimising fibre detachment.¹

This dressing acts against a broad spectrum of germs that are pathogenic to the wound, including MRSA, MRSE and VRE,^{1, 4} and destroys biofilms effectively in vitro⁵. This antimicrobial effect is secured by a sustained release of silver ions, lasting up to 7 days depending on wound condition and exudate level.^{1, 6}

Non-woven pad composed of alginate, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and silver coated nylon fibres, with EASYLIFT™ Precision Film Technology built into a nonadherent wound contact layer.

¹ Clark R, Del Bono M, Stephens S-A et al. Simulated In-Use Tests to Evaluate a Non-Adherent Antimicrobial Silver Alginate Wound Dressing. Poster presented at: Canadian Association of Wound Care (CAWC); October 29 - November 1, 2009; Quebec City, Canada.
² Gray D. SILVERCEL™ Non adherent dressing: taking the pain out of antimicrobial use. Wounds UK. 2009; Vol 5(4).
³ Hart J, Bell A. Evaluation of two absorbent silver dressings in a porcine partialthickness excisional wound model. Presented at: Wounds UK Annual Conference; November 10-12, 2009; Harrogate, UK.
⁴ Clark R., Bradbury S. SILVERCEL™ NON ADHERENT made easy. Wounds International Vol. 1(5) 2010.
⁵ McInroy L, et al. Effect of a new non-adherent absorbent silver antimicrobial dressing on biofilm formation (in vitro). Poster presented at: Wounds UK Annual Conference; November 10-12, 2009; Harrogate, United Kingdom [not available].
⁶ Clark R. et al. The evaluation of absorbent silver containing dressings in vitro. Poster presented at: Wounds UK Annual Conference; November 10-12, 209; Harrogate, UK.