COLOPLAST BIATAIN ALGINATE AG is a highly absorbent silver alginate dressing for moderately to severely exuding infected wounds of many sizes, shapes and depths.
Product Description
Recommended for filling cavities of infected wounds
The design and structural integrity of the bandage allows you to cut the bandage to fit wounds of multiple sizes, shapes and depths.
Patented wound dressing containing a silver compound that has broad antimicrobial properties
Biatain® Alginate Ag provides a continuous antibacterial effect throughout the entire wear period (up to 7 days) (2).
High dressing integrity
The high integrity of the bandage allows single-piece removal with minimal pain and trauma (1).
Reduce the risk of leakage and soaking
The absorption of Biatain® Alginate Ag(1) and the formation of a gel that traps secretions within the gel prevents leakage that can cause maceration in the peripheral skin.
Documented hemostatic effect
Unlike hydrofiber dressings, Biatain® Alginate Ag has a hemostatic effect, i.e. the ability to stop blood flow in cases of minor bleeding (4,5).
way of work
Upon contact with wound exudate, Biatain® Alginate Ag transforms into a soft, cohesive gel that closely conforms to the wound layer for optimal infection control. The silver compound releases ions in the presence of wound exudates.
Product configuration
Biatain® Alginate Ag is an alginate dressing composed of alginate, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and an ionic silver compound.
use
Biatain® Alginate Ag can be used on all moderate to severe partial to full thickness exudation wounds. Biatain® Alginate Ag can be used on infected wounds or wounds at risk of infection. Biatain® Alginate Ag can be used under compression bandages. Biatain® Alginate Ag should not be used on dry or lightly exuding wounds or to control profuse bleeding. Biatain® Alginate Ag is indicated for leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, donor sites, traumatic wounds, and second degree burns.
the reviewer
1. Thomas S et al. www.dressings.org/TechnicalPublications/PDF/Coloplast-Dressings-Testing-2003-2004.pdf
2. Data in the file (independent laboratory tests conducted by Wickham Laboratories).
3. http://www.worldwidewounds.com/1998/june/Alginates-FAQ/alginates-questions.html
4. Segal HC et al. Effects of alginate and nonalginate wound dressings on blood coagulation and platelet activation. Journal of Biomaterials Applications 1998; 249-57.
5. Elalamy I and Robert F. In vitro technical work of plaquette-causing secretions: Alginate pur (Algostéril) et Alginate-CMC (SeaSorb Soft), etude sur plasma riche en plaquettes. CBC France 2007.
