Cavidagel is sterile amorphous hydrogel with antimicrobial silver and alginate for effective autolytic debridement and necrotic tissues. Cavidagel harnesses the power of silver, releasing silver at a controlled level for broad spectrum antimicrobial action, without harming tissue cells. The silver is suspended in the hydrogel to control its release over a period of up to 7 days. It offers antimicrobial protection over a broad spectrum of bacteria and fungi, including MRSA and VRE. Cavidagel kills microbes, but is completely biocompatible with the tissue cells of healing.

Features:

- releases silver at a controlled level for broad spectrum antimicrobioal action

- fluid management helps provide a moist wound healing environment

- antimicrobial protection over a broad spectrum of bacteria and fungi

- kills microbes, but is biocompatible with the tissue cells of healing

- will not dry out a wound or macerate the surrounding skin

- non-staining

- latex-free

Indications:

* cavidagel ag is primarily intended for the treatment of necrotic and sloughy wounds such as ulcers, pressure ulcers, infected and non-infected diabetic foot ulcers.

* cavidagel ag may also be used on 1st and 2nd degree burns, surgical wounds, skin tears, lacerations and abrasions.

* the gel may be used throughout the healing process to provide a moist wound healing environment in all types of wounds.

Contraindications:

- full thickness burns

- patients with known sensitivity to silver

- experience is limited with pregnant women, children and newly born

Instruction for use:

- rinse the wound with tap water (do not rinse with saline)

- to optimise the use of cavidagel ag, apply according to the diagrams below

- gently dry the skin around the wound

- the wound should not be filled to a higher level than the surrounding skin

- cover with a secondary dressing. For medium to highly exuding wounds, choose a highly absorbent and highly permeable dressing to cover.