MELGISORB AG MEDICAZIONE 5X5CM

Melgisorb® Ag - Medical device

Class III medical device compliant with EEC directive 93/42.
Sterile highly absorbent dressing made up of calcium alginate, carboxymethyl cellulose and silver release fibers in the form of an ionic complex.
For use on wounds with moderate to heavy exudate.
Sterilized by gamma rays.

Components

1. Calcium alginate with a high concentration of G units (glucuronic acid) and carboxymethyl cellulose 15% (CMC).
2. Ionic silver compound (zirconium phosphate, hydrogen, sodium, silver, weight Ag(0.38-0.58%) which releases silver ions upon contact with the exudate of a wound.

Warnings

For external use only.
Do not use in patients sensitive to the components. The product is generally well tolerated.
In case of infected wounds, use under medical supervision is recommended.
It is not indicated for the containment of heavy bleeding (hemorrhages).
Avoid direct application on dry or poorly exuding wounds.
The dressing may adhere if used on dry or poorly exuding wounds. If the dressing adheres to the wound bed and is difficult to remove, moisten it with sterile saline solution before removing it.
The action of the dressing may be compromised by excessive use of petrolatum-based ointments.
Avoid contact with conductive electrodes or gels during electronic measurements, e.g. electrocardiograms (ECG) and electroencephalograms (EEG).
The dressing must be removed before a patient undergoes Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
In case of clinical infection, the local application of silver does not exclude the need for systemic therapy or other adequate treatment of the infection.
Do not use if the protective packaging is damaged or opened before use.
Not resterilizable.

storage

Store in a dry place, keep away from sunlight, extreme conditions of humidity, dust, pollutants, etc.
Do not use if the protective packaging is damaged or opened before use.
Validity with intact packaging: 36 months.

Format

Pack of 10 pieces.
Dimensions: 5x5 cm

Code 256055