Askina Calgitrol Silver Alginate Wound Paste 15g

Askina Calgitrol Paste 15g. Dressing with an ionic silver alginate matrix in a paste form.

Askina Calgitrol Paste Key features:

• Highly conformable paste for intimate contact with the wound bed.
• 100% ionic silver.
• No activation needed.
• Sustained controlled delivery for long-lasting antibacterial protection.
• Active against a broad spectrum of micro-organisms.
• Easy to remove by simple rinsing.
• Non-staining.

Askina Calgitrol Paste Advantages:

• Conforms to wound contours and irregular wound beds.
• High concentration of ionic silver (12mg Ag+/gr).
• Sustained release of silver ions over time thanks to Ag+/Na+ ions exchange.
• Long applicator, ideal for fistula tracts, tunnels and wounds that are difficult to manage.
• 15 g silver alginate with a concentration of 180 mg ionic silver. Can be used within 7 days of opening.
• Soft, homogeneous silver alginate matrix which ensures direct contact with the wound bed and prevents “dead space”.
• Ready to use; does not need to be moistened.

Unique Technology:

• The high conformability allows the close contact between the active ionic silver and the wound bed.
• Helps minimize pain while in place and during dressing changes.
• Thanks to the alginate matrix, it contributes to the regulation of moist wound healing conditions.
• Immediate availability of silver ions as the product has chemically bonded water (ready to use).
• High concentration of ionic silver (1,2% w/w).
• Sustained release of silver ions over time thanks to Ag+/Na+ ions exchange.
• Improves patient’s quality of life.
• Reduces malodor.

Clinical Application: 15g silver alginate with a concentration of 180mg ionic silver – Askina Calgitrol Paste contains a higher concentration of silver than most other silver dressings.

Areas of Application: Wounds where there are signs of inflammation Critically colonised and infected wounds.

Wound Types:

• Venous Ulcers
• Arterial Ulcers
• Diabetic Foot Ulcers
• Traumatic Wounds
• Unstageable Pressure Injuries
• Deep wounds and sinuses with a blind end
• Dry failed graft
• Skin donor sites
• Tophus/gout
• Abscess

Note: Prior to use, be sure to read the Instructions for Use for information regarding Intended Use, Contraindications, Warnings, Precautions, and Instructions.

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