Hard-to-heal wounds, such as venous leg ulcers (VLUs), are a major challenge to healthcare systems globally5
- Estimated prevalence of ~1.9 per 1000 population6,7
- Associated with reduced patient health-related quality of life and substantial economic burden8,9
Biofilm has long been implicated in hard-to-heal wounds10
- At least 78% of hard-to-heal wounds are estimated to have biofilm11
- Biofilm can protect microorganisms from antibiotics, antiseptics and host immunity10
AQUACEL® Ag Advantage is a gelling fiber dressing with antibiofilm properties4
- Indicated for moderate to highly exuding hard-to-heal and acute wounds with infection or an increased risk of infection12
- Contains BEC and EDTA which work synergistically with iconic silver to disrupt and destroy biofilm4
AQUACEL® Ag Advantage dressings are antimicrobial primary dressings for use in acute and hard-to-heal wounds that are infected or at risk of infection with varying exudate levels. They are specifically designed to manage biofilm within the dressing through a unique formulation of Hydrofiber® and MORE THAN SILVER™ technologies.9,1