In the battle against hard-to-heal wounds, there is an invisible enemy. Biofilm is a primary cause of chronic infection ¹, blocking the effective action of antibiotic and antiseptic agents ².
AQUACEL® Ag Advantage combines two powerful technologies – Hydrofiber™ and MORE THAN SILVER™ - that work together to effectively manage biofilm within the dressing. ³, ⁴
References:
1. Wolcott R, Sanford N, Gabrilska Ret al. Microbiota is a primary cause of pathogenesis of chronic wounds. J WoundCare WUWHS Suppl 2016:25(10):S33-S43.
2. Percival SL, Bowler PG, 2004.Biofilms and their potential role in wound healing. WOUNDS, 16: 234-240
3. Bowler PG, Parsons, D. Combatting wound biofilm and recalcitrance with a novel anti-biofilm Hydrofiber® wounddressing. Wound Medicine 14 (2016) 6–11 23.
4. WHRI4796 MA271 – data on file
