3M Silvercel Hydro Alginate Dressing – All Sizes3M™ Silvercel™ Hydro-Alginate Antimicrobial Dressing with Silver are non-woven pads composed of alginate, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and silver-coated nylon fibres. Silvercel Non-Adherent Dressings additionally include a non-adherent wound contact layer. Silvercel Hydro-Alginate Antimicrobial Dressing with Silver is a sterile, non-woven pad composed of a high G (glucuronic acid) alginate, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and silver-coated nylon fibres.How do they work?Antimicrobial action• Provides a sustained release of silver ions for up to 7 days4* • Is effective in vitro against a broad spectrum of wound pathogens, including MRSA, MRSE and VRE1,3Absorbency• Manages moderate to highly exuding wounds • Allows for effective exudate management • Helps maintain a moist wound environment beneficial to wound healing
