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Find out more during <strong>EWMA</strong> at the KCI Booth and at the KCI Symposium ©2007 KCI Licensing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks designated herein are property of KCI, its affiliates and licensors. Those KCI trademarks designated with the “®”, “TM” or “*” symbol are registered in at least one country where this product/work is commercialized, but not necessarily in all such countries. Most KCI products referenced herein are subject to patents and pending patents.
Making the Choice Clear AQUACEL ® Ag dressing is the only antimicrobial with all the benefits of Hydrofiber ® ConvaTec Technology • Gels on contact with exudate—absorbs and retains fluid 1 and locks away harmful components contained within exudate* ,2-4 as demonstrated in in vitro testing • Effective antimicrobial—low concentration of ionic silver kills a broad range of wound pathogens in the dressing including MRSA 5 as demonstrated in in vitro testing • Enhances patient comfort—soft and conformable for ease of application • Allows for non-traumatic removal—without damaging newly formed tissue • Supports healing—by providing a moist environment *AQUACEL ® dressing has the same composition and Hydrofiber ® Technology as AQUACEL ® Ag dressing. References: 1. Parsons D, Bowler PG, Myles V, Jones S. Silver antimicrobial dressings in wound management: a comparison of antibacterial, physical, and chemical characteristics. Wounds. 2005;17(8):222-232. 2. Walker M, Hobot JA, Newman GR, Bowler PG. Scanning electron microscopic examination of bacterial immobilisation in a carboxymethyl cellulose (AQUACEL ® ) and alginate dressings. Biomaterials. 2003;24:883-890. 3. Bowler PG, Jones SA, Davies BJ, Coyle E. Infection control properties of some wound dressings. J Wound Care. 1999;8(10):499-502. 4. Walker M, Cochrane CA. Protease sequestration studies: a comparison between AQUACEL ® and PROMOGRAN ® in their ability to sequester proteolytic enzymes. WHRI 2494 WA139. May 27, 2003. Data on file, ConvaTec. 5. Jones SA, Bowler PG, Walker M, Parsons D. Controlling wound bioburden with a novel silver-containing Hydrofiber ® dressing. Wound Rep Reg. 2004;12:288-294. ®/TM The following are trademarks of E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.: AQUACEL Ag and Hydrofiber. ConvaTec is an authorised user. ©2006 E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. July 2006 GO-06-1047.1 www.aquacelag.com
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