ACTIVELY FIGHTING INFECTION

ACTIVHEAL® AQUAFIBER® Ag

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ACTIVELY FIGHTING INFECTION.

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ACTIVHEAL AQUAFIBER® Ag

FREE TWO WEEK EVALUATION

Aquafiber Ag

ACTIVHEAL AQUAFIBER® Ag INDICATED FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF INFECTED WOUNDS OR WOUNDS THAT ARE AT RISK OF INFECTION.

Aquafiber Ag features
ActivHeal Aquafiber® Ag Antimicrobial wound dressing is a sterile, non-woven pad consisting of a high M (mannuronic acid) calcium alginate and carboxymethylcellulose (CMC).
Silver ions are released in the presence of wound fluid. As fluid is absorbed, the alginate forms a soft gel which assists in maintaining a moist environment for optimum wound healing and allows intact removal. Silver ions released in the presence of wound exudate are an effective antimicrobial agent for up to 7 days, based on in-vitro testing, against a broad spectrum of microorganisms frequently associated with bacterial colonisation and infection of wounds.

FEATURES

  • High Silver Content
  • Fast initial Elution of Silver Ions
  • Sustained Silver Release
  • High Wet Strength

PRODUCT RANGE

  • EVERYDAY: ActivHeal Aquafiber® Ag Sheets
  • SPECIALIST: ActivHeal Aquafiber® Ag Ribbon
Aquafiber Ag product

PERFORMANCE

Absorbency1
Higher absorbency can result in reduced dressing change frequency, minimising clinician time and disruption to the patient.

 AquaFiber Ag
 Aquacel Ag
Fast initial and sustained anti-microbial activity 2
AQUAFIBER AG AQUACEL AG
BACTERIA 7 DAYS 14 DAYS 21 DAYS 7 DAYS 14 DAYS 21 DAYS
MRSE Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
MRSA Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
VRE Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
S.pyogenes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
S.epidermidis Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
E.Coli Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
C.Albicans Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
P.aeruginosa Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

INDICATIONS

ActivHeal Aquafiber® Ag Antimicrobial wound dressing is indicated for the following moderately to heavily exuding, partial to full thickness wounds:
  • Post operative wounds
  • Trauma wounds (dermal lesions, trauma injuries or incisions)
  • Leg ulcers
  • Pressure ulcers
  • Diabetic ulcers
  • Partial and full thickness burns
  • Cavity wounds

WOUND TYPES

Moderate > Heavy Exudate

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CASE STUDY

Image of a wound day 1
DAY 1

  • Wound measured 11.2cm by 2.2cm and had a depth of 10.4cm Wound presented as 5% necrotic, 45% slough and 50% granulating tissue
  • Wound showed clinical signs of infection – erythema, heat, odeama, increased level of exudate and abnormal discharge
  • ActivHeal Aquafiber® Ag ribbon applied and covered with secondary dressing • Dressing was changed daily due to excessive exudates level
Image of a wound day 3
DAY 3

  • All necrotic tissue removed
  • Granulation tissue increased to 60%
  • Infection and exudates levels reduced (bacterial burden reduction)
Image of a wound day 7
DAY 7

  • 90% granulation tissue
  • Wound depth reduced to 9.9cm Exudation levels reduced
  • The dressing was discontinued and TNP initiated
ActivHeal Aquafiber® Ag dressing aided the reduction of bacterial bio-burden and the autolytic debridement of devitalised tissue.

ACTIVHEAL AQUAFIBER AG, PROVEN TO BE AN EFFECTIVE ANTIMICROBIAL DRESSING OF CHOICE

Clinical Evaluation: The management of exudates is an essential requirement in wound care. It is vital that an optimal moist wound environment is created and that the surrounding skin is protected from maceration and the subsequent risk of infection. ActivHeal Aquafiber Ag is a high gelling antimicrobial wound dressing that has the ability to absorb high levels of exudate whilst maintaining a moist wound environment. The addition of silver ions results in a dual purpose dressing that is proven to be effective at exudate management, as well as being effective in eradicating a broad spectrum of microorganisms including antibiotic resistant strains such as MRSA, MRSE and VRE.

FREE TWO WEEK EVALUATION

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    SIZES & CODES

    ActivHeal Aquafiber® Ag is available through Drug Tariff and NHS Supply Chain.
    AQUAFIBER AG
    SIZE (CM) QTY PER CARTON QTY PER CASE PRODUCT CODE
    5x5 10 10 9023236
    10x10 10 10 9023243
    15x15 5 10 9023267
    2.7x32 Ribbon 5 10 9023281
    References
    1. AMS Data on file: LD089-17.
    2. AMS Data on file: P914R.
    3. EU Market only.
    ActivHeal is a Registered Trademark of Advanced Medical Solutions.
    Aquacel Ag and Aquacel Ag +Extra are a registered trademark of ConvaTec.

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