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Description

Dermarite Dermacol/Ag Collagen Matrix Dressing. DermaCol/Ag is an advanced wound care dressing made of collagen, sodium alginate, carboxyl methylcellulose, ethylenediamine-tetraacetic acid (EDTA) and silver chloride. The collagen dressing transforms into a soft gel sheet when in contact with wound exudates. Maintains a moist wound environment, and creates ideal conditions for healing. Antimicrobial silver chloride prevents colonization of the dressing. May be trimmed and layered for management of deep wounds.
SKU MPN OPTION DESCRIPTION EST. TO SHIP
DMR-00502E 00502E Wound Dressing with Silver, 2" x 2", 10/bx Wound Dressing with Silver, 2" x 2", 10/bx (Products cannot be sold on Amazon.com or any other 3rd party site) (US Only) 4-5 Weeks
DMR-00503E 00503E Wound Dressing with Silver, 4" x 4", 10/bx Wound Dressing with Silver, 4" x 4", 10/bx (Products cannot be sold on Amazon.com or any other 3rd party site) (US Only) 4-5 Weeks

Frequently asked questions

Does this dressing include antimicrobial silver?

Yes, this advanced wound care dressing includes robust antimicrobial protection.

The protection is provided by Silver Chloride integrated into the collagen matrix. This specific agent works to:

  • Prevent Colonization: It actively stops the dressing itself from being colonized by microorganisms.
  • Support Healing: By combining the antimicrobial action with the moist-wound environment created by the collagen matrix, it establishes ideal conditions for tissue regeneration.
How does the dressing ensure moist healing?

The DERMACOL/AG dressing is specifically formulated to promote moist wound healing.

Upon contact with wound exudates (fluid), the specialized matrix—composed of collagen, sodium alginate, and carboxyl methylcellulose—transforms into a soft, cohesive gel sheet.

This transformation is crucial because the resulting gel actively manages the exudates while consistently maintaining the ideal, moist environment necessary for optimal tissue regeneration.

How many dressings come in a box?

Each box of the DERMARITE DERMACOL/AG Collagen Matrix Dressing includes 10 individual units. This quantity is consistent across both the 2” x 2” and 4” x 4” sizes available.

Is the dressing suitable for deep wounds?

Yes, the DermaCol/Ag dressing is specifically designed for effective management of wounds of varying depths, including deep wounds.

Key features supporting deep wound use:

  • Configurability: The material can be easily trimmed and layered to effectively fill and manage the wound site.
  • Gel Formation: Upon contact with wound exudates, the dressing transforms into a soft gel sheet, which maintains the essential moist wound environment necessary for optimal healing.
  • Antimicrobial Protection: It includes Silver Chloride to prevent colonization of the dressing by microbes.
Is this wound dressing manufactured in the USA?

Yes, the DermaRite Dermacol/Ag Collagen Matrix Dressing is manufactured in the USA.

What is the composition of this advanced dressing?

The DERMACOL/AG Collagen Matrix Dressing features a high-quality composition designed to optimize wound healing and provide protection. It is constructed from the following materials:

  • Collagen: Forms the structural matrix, supporting tissue regeneration.
  • Sodium Alginate and Carboxyl Methylcellulose (CMC): These components work together to absorb wound exudates, causing the dressing to convert into a soft gel. This action establishes and maintains the crucial moist wound environment necessary for optimal healing.
  • Silver Chloride: Included as an antimicrobial agent, it actively works to prevent the colonization of the dressing material.
  • Ethylenediamine-Tetraacetic Acid (EDTA): This ingredient helps maintain the overall stability and integrity of the matrix formulation.
What high-quality materials are used?

The DermaCol/Ag dressing utilizes an advanced composition focused on effective wound management. The primary materials include:

  • Collagen, Sodium Alginate, and Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC): These components form a matrix that turns into a soft gel upon contact with wound exudates, which is essential for maintaining an optimal, moist healing environment.
  • Antimicrobial Silver Chloride: This ingredient actively prevents the colonization of microorganisms within the dressing, supporting a cleaner wound bed.
  • Ethylenediamine-Tetraacetic Acid (EDTA): Included to ensure the stability and functional integrity of the collagen formulation.

This material makeup provides flexibility, allowing the dressing to be safely trimmed and layered for the management of deep or complex wounds.

Can the dressing be easily trimmed and layered?

Yes, this advanced collagen matrix dressing is designed for clinical flexibility and versatile wound management. It can be:

  • Trimmed: Easily adjusted to fit specific wound sizes and irregular shapes.
  • Layered: Used for effective management and packing of complex or deep wounds.

This customization ensures optimal wound coverage and contact, which is essential for maintaining the ideal moist healing environment.

What are the available dressing sizes?

The DERMARITE DERMACOL/AG COLLAGEN MATRIX DRESSING is offered in two practical sizes, both packaged with 10 units per box:

  • 2” x 2”
  • 4” x 4”
Does this dressing create a beneficial moist wound environment?

Yes, the DermaRite Dermacol/Ag Collagen Matrix Dressing is specifically designed to create and maintain the optimal moist environment required for effective wound healing.

This is achieved through its advanced formulation and unique reaction to wound fluid:

  • Gel Transformation: The matrix, which includes collagen, sodium alginate, and carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), quickly transforms into a soft gel when it absorbs wound exudates.
  • Optimal Moisture: This gelling action ensures continuous moisture retention at the wound bed, which is crucial for facilitating tissue regeneration and accelerating healing.
  • Antimicrobial Protection: The dressing also incorporates silver chloride, which actively prevents the dressing material itself from being colonized, enhancing wound safety.