UrgoClean Silver Pad 10 x 10cm Box 10

A sterile, non-woven pad composed of hydro-desloughing, polyabsorbent fibres coated with TLC?Ag

Features & Benefits
• Fast and effective anti-biofilm action
– 99.99% biofilm reduction in just 24h1
– Blocks biofilm reattachment for up to 7 days
– Super anti-biofilm efficacy compared to Aquacel Ag+ Extra and Cutimed Sorbact4

• Proven antimicrobial efficacy
– Fast action: from 30 minutes on main strains5
– Works against strains resistant to antibiotics (e.g MRSA, VRE)5

• Complete and continuous cleaning action achieved up to 7 days11
– High affinity to vertically wick, trap and retain wound debris such as sloughy residues, microbes and biofilm6, 11

• Comfort and ease of use
– One piece removal thanks to strong acrylic core7,8
– Ensures pain-free care and atraumatic removal9,10
– Conformable and easy to reposition
– Non-adherent

References
1. Percival S. L. (2018). Restoring balance: biofilms and wound dressings. Journal of wound care, 27(2), 102-113. https://doi.org/10.12968/jowc.2018.27.2.102
2 Desroche N. et al. (2017). Comparison of in vitro anti-biofilm activities of a new poly-absorbent dressing with a silver matrix and a silver containing CMC dressing. Poster EWMA. May, 2017
3. Desroche N, et al. (2016). Characterization of the antimicrobial spectrum and anti-biofilm activity of a new silver-containing dressing with poly-absorbent fibres and antimicrobial silver matrix. Poster EWMA. May 2016
4. Desroche N., et al. (2017) Evaluation of in vitro anti-biofilm activities of two dressings with poly-absorbent dressing fibres and a DACC coated dressing. Poster EWMA. May 2017
5. Percival, S. L., & Suleman, L. (2015). Slough and biofilm: removal of barriers to wound healing by desloughing. Journal of wound care, 24(11), 498-510. https://doi.org/10.12968/jowc.2015.24.11.498
6. Dissemond, J., Dietlein, M., Neßeler, I., Funke, L., Scheuermann, O., Becker, E., Thomassin, L., Möller, U., Bohbot, S., & Münter, K. C. (2020). Use of a TLC-Ag dressing on 2270 patients with wounds at risk or with signs of local infection: an observational study. Journal of wound care, 29(3), 162-173. https://doi.org/10.12968/jowc.2020.29.3.162
7. Meaume S, Dissemond J, Addala A, et al. Evaluation of two fibrous wound dressings for the management of leg ulcers: results of a European randomised controlled trial (EARTH RCT). J Wound Care. 2014;23(3):105-116. doi:10.12968/jowc.2014.23.3.105
8. Kelly J, McGrath A, Wildman S. UrgoClean: a new dressing for desloughing exuding wounds. Br J Community Nurs. 2013;Suppl:S42-S49. doi:10.12968/bjcn.2013.18.sup6.s42
9. Study no.S/2003 007/BIOalternatives
10. Benbow M, Iosson G. A clinical evaluation of Urgotul to treat acute and chronic wounds. Br J Nurs. 2004;13(2):105-109. doi:10.12968/bjon.2004.13.2.12042
11. Dalac S., Sigal L., Addala A., et al Clinical evaluation of a dressing with poly absorbent fibres and a silver matrix for managing chronic wounds at risk of infection: a non comparative trial. J Wound Care, Vol 25, No 9, September 2016