Aquacel Ag+ Extra Hydrofiber with Silver is a sterile soft non-woven dressing which contain 1.2% ionic silver to help protect wounds from bacteria. The absorbed fluid transforms into a soft gel, which helps maintains a moist environment to aid with the healing process.
The dressing can be used for wounds prone to bleeding, partial thinkness burns, diabetic foot ulcers, leg ulcer and pressure injuries/ulcers.

• Soft two layer dressing impregnated with silver
• 10 x 10cm
• Forms a soft gel to absorb fluids from wounds
• non-adhesive

.Indications
Suitable on weeping wounds, including partial thickness burns, leg, pressure and diabetic foot ulcers, abrasions and lacerations.

Contraindications
Aquacel Ag+ Extra Hydrofiber dressing should not be used if sensitive to the dressing or who have had an allergic reaction to the components.

Directions

1. For exuding wounds (excluding burns).
2. Clean and dry the wound area.
3. when applying the Aquacel Ag+ extra, the dressing should overlap 1cm onto skin surrounding the wound.
4. Apply dressing and cover with a moisture retentive dressing.
5. All wounds should be inspected frequently.

1. Dry wounds.
2. Place Aquacel Extra on the wound and wet with sterile water or saline over the wound area only.
3. Cover the dressing with a moisture retentive dressing such as DuoDerm extra thin.

1. Partial thickness burns.
2. Clean the wound area.
3. The Aquacel Extra should overlap at least 5cm onto the skin surrounding the burn.
4. The Aquacel Ag+ Extra should be covered loosely with a sterile absorbent pad and secured with medical tape or a retention bandage, remove the cover periodically and check the dressing remains in place on the burn, if the dressing is saturated then replacement of dressing may required.