NuMed silver alginate dressing and rope are soft, conformable wound dressings with a high mannuronic acid content. The silver impregnated alginate fibers, 1.4% w/w silver as silver calcium alginate per dressing, forms a gel when in contact with wound exudate or blood, which creates a moist wound healing environment. The silver in the alginate wound dressing has an anti-bacterial effect on various types of bacteria including, staphylococcus aureus and E. Coli. The sustained release of silver ions protects the dressing from a broad spectrum of bacterial contamination over a period of up to 3 days.
Anti-bacterial effect on numerous strains of bacteria
Protects wounds from bacterial contamination
Designed to adapt to the shape of wound cavity
Quickly absorbs wound fluids and forms a gel-like covering over the wound
