ConvaTec Aquacel® Ag+ Extra Wound Dressing sterile, 20 x 30 cm, 5 ST

ConvaTec Aquacel® Ag+ Extra Wound Dressing sterile is a soft, sterile non-woven wound dressing with silver ions for the treatment of infected wounds or wounds at risk of infection using proven hydrofibre technology.

Aquacel® Ag+ Extra dressings are designed for use as a primary dressing. They are intended for use under the guidance of a healthcare professional for wounds at risk of infection or wounds with signs of infection or suspected biofilm and in accordance with the indications.

Areas of application

Aquacel® Ag+ Extra is suitable for the treatment of acute and chronic, moderately to heavily exuding wounds that have biofilm, are infected or at risk of infection, in particular for

• Diabetic foot ulcers
• Ulcus cruris venosum
• Ulcus cruris arteriosum
• Mixed leg ulcer
• Decubitus ulcers
• Surgical wounds
• Traumatic wounds
• Malignant wounds
• Second degree burns

The Aquacel® Ag+ tamponade can also be used for wound cavities and deep wounds including undermined wounds, fistulas and wound pockets.

Dosage form

Wound dressing, sterile

How to use

Contact and duration of use:

• Aquacel™ Ag+ EXTRA™ dressings can be worn for up to 7 days. If clinically indicated, the dressing must be changed earlier.
• For second-degree burns, the dressing can remain on the wound for up to 14 days.
• The need for continued use of Aquacel™ Ag+ EXTRA™ dressings should be reassessed after 14 days and alternative wound care considered if necessary.

Instructions for use:

• Before applying the dressing, clean the wound with an appropriate wound cleanser.
• The Aquacel™ Ag+ EXTRA™ dressing should overlap the skin around the wound by at least 1 cm.
• When using Aquacel™ Ag+ EXTRA™ dressings in deep wounds, only fill the wound to 80% as Aquacel™ Ag+ EXTRA™ dressings will expand on contact with wound fluid and fill the wound space.
• A secondary dressing is required to retain Aquacel™ Ag+ EXTRA™ dressings on the wound, for example: A top dressing that retains moisture (e.g. DuoDERM™ Extra Thin) for light to moderate exuding wounds; A secondary top dressing such as Aquacel™ Foam, Aquacel™ Foam Pro or ConvaMax™ for moderate to heavy exuding wounds; For dry wounds see section ON DRY WOUNDS below.
• For full instructions for use, please refer to the package leaflet of the respective top dressing.
• All wounds should be examined regularly.
• Aquacel™ Ag+ EXTRA™ dressings should be changed when clinically indicated (e.g. leakage, heavy bleeding, increasing pain) or after a maximum of seven days.

For partial burns (second degree):

• Clean the wound area with a suitable wound cleanser before applying the dressing.
• The Aquacel™ Ag+ EXTRA™ dressing should overlap the skin around the burn or other neighbouring Aquacel™ Ag+ EXTRA™ dressings by at least 5 cm.
• Aquacel™ Ag+ EXTRA™ dressings should be covered with a sterile absorbent pad and secured with an adhesive plaster or fixation bandage.
• Remove the cover dressing regularly and check the Aquacel™ Ag+ EXTRA™ dressings remaining on the burn.
• For this indication, adhesion of the Aquacel™ Ag+ EXTRA™ dressings to the wound bed is a desirable property.
• As re-epithelialisation of the burn progresses, the Aquacel™ Ag+ EXTRA™ dressings loosen or can be easily removed.
• For second-degree burns, Aquacel™ Ag+ EXTRA™ dressings can remain on the wound for up to 14 days or as clinically indicated.
• If the burn is infected, it may be necessary to examine the wound regularly.

On dry wounds:

• Pre-moisten Aquacel™ Ag+ EXTRA™ dressings with sterile saline solution before applying to the wound.
• The gelling properties of Aquacel™ Ag+ EXTRA™ dressings help to maintain a moist wound and reduce the risk of maceration.
• Cover the dressing with a cover dressing that retains moisture (e.g. DuoDERM™ Extra Thin) to prevent the dressing from drying out and subsequently sticking to the wound.
• If the dressing is dry when removed, it must be moistened with sterile saline solution before removal to reduce the risk of trauma.