Aquacel and Aquacel Ag dressings are soft, absorbent barrier wound dressings which feature the gelling benefits of ConvaTec Hydrofiber Technology. Aquacel Ag Dressing also provides the broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties of ionic silver, which kills a broad range of pathogens in the dressing, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant enterococci.
In addition to the new indication for the management of surgical wounds that heal by primary intent (including dermatologic, orthopedic and vascular incisions), the initial indication for use in surgical wounds left to heal by secondary intent was clarified to specifically encompass dehisced surgical incisions. Aquacel Ag dressing also received an expanded indication for the management of infected wounds.
According to the company, the unique gelling action of Hydrofiber technology has been shown to reduce wound pain while the dressing is in situ and helps reduce the pain and trauma upon dressing removal.
Marcus Schabacker, chief scientific officer of ConvaTec, said: ConvaTec is extremely pleased that, with this expanded indication, healthcare professionals will now be able to safely and effectively use both Aquacel and Aquacel Ag dressings across a broad spectrum of wounds related to surgical incisions.