Coloplast Biatain Ag Silver Alginate Dressing

Coloplast Biatain Ag Silver Alginate Dressing from HealthyKin.com is a unique mix of high G (guluronic acid) and highly absorbent carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) with the addition of an ionic silver complex, which releases silver ions in the presence of wound exudate. As exudate is absorbed, the dressing forms a soft, cohesive gel that intimately conforms to the wound surface. Silver ions protect the dressing from a broad spectrum of microorganisms over a period of up to 4 days.

Coloplast Biatain Ag Silver Alginate Dressing Features:

• Absorbency of Biatain-Ag is 33% higher than the leading silver dressing
• Fast vertical absorption minimizes maceration to the periwound area
• High retention locks exudate away, minimizing maceration
• Maintains an optimal moist wound healing environment 
• Biatain-Ag provides an effective, sustained release of silver for up to four days
• An independent Zone of Inhibition (ZOI) laboratory test confirms Biatain-Ag exerts antimicrobial effect over common bacteria for a specified period of time. Additionally, the the ZOI results demonstrate similar performance between Biatain-Ag and the market leading silver dressing.
• Biatain-Ag maintains its structural integrity when wet and can be removed in one piece unlike the leading silver dressing.
• Intact removal is perceived as a benefit to clinicians - due to the fact that no fibers are left behind.
• Odor in wounds is primarily caused by bacteria. Biatain-Ag provides an antibacterial barrier to combat bacteria absorbed in the wound exudate, therefore reducing odor.
• To increase absorbency, it has been reported that some clinicians need to apply more than one Silver hydrofiber dressing, which raises potential questions as to the cost effectiveness of the competition's already premium priced product.