3M™ Kerracontact™ Ag Dressing, CWL1041, 5 cm x 5 cm, 5/Carton, 20 Cartons/Case
- 3M ID 7100272341
- UPC 05060077231429
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Highlights
- With Ag Oxysalts™ Technology for the treatment of infected wounds or wounds that are at high risk of infection
- Up to 7 days wear time
- Antimicrobial action
- Cuttable
The antimicrobial effect of this dressing is being supported by a broad portfolio of evidence1,2 (in-vitro): the dressing reduces the signs and symptoms of infection1 even in complex wounds accompanied by malodour and over-granulation. Silver wound contact dressing comprising of two non-adherent polyethelene mesh and polyester core. All three layers are coated with AG OXYSALTS™ Technology – this technology was designed to lose 3 electrons (Ag3) to make it up to 6 times more powerful3 at killing bacteria than Ag+1 and/ or Ag+2, content of other marketed silver dressings.
1 Miller S, Lemire J, Brandu A et al. Antimicrobial Silver in Medical Devices: Composition and Efficacy. Poster presented at: SAWC; May 1 – 5, 2013; Denver, CO US.
2 Kalan LR, Pepin DM, Ul-Haq I et al. Targeting biofilms of multi-drug resistant bacteria with silver oxynitrate. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents. 2017;49:719-726.
3 Spina C. Silver I, II, III: Chemical characteristics, properties, and anti-microbial activity. Exciton Technologies Inc. Available to download.
Ag OXYSALTS™ Technology is a trademark of Argent Limited Partnership
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