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Description

  • DermaGinate/Ag is an alginate wound dressing with antibacterial silver for moderate to highly exudating wounds
  • For use on infected wounds or wounds suspected of infection
  • Highly absorbent
  • Conforms readily to any wound bed
  • White to off-white color won’t mask exudate assessment

Product Specs

Item Number 718957
Catalog Number 00520E
UOM BX
Level 1 Family Description Wound Care & Skin Care
Level 2 Category Description Specialty Dressings
Level 3 Group Description Silvers
Level 4 Sub-Category Description Silver/Active Dressings: Wound Care
Application Silver Alginate Dressing
Brand DermaGinate/ Ag
Buy American Act (BAA) Compliant No
Color White
Country of Origin Unknown
Dimensions 2 X 2 Inch
HCPCS A6196
Impregnated Ingredients Antibacterial Silver
Manufacturer Sion Brands LLC
Manufacturer # 00520E
Material Alginate
McKesson # 718957
Shape Square
Sterility Sterile
Trade Agreement Act (TAA) Compliant No
Type Non-adhesive without Border
UNSPSC Code 42311540
Volume 10 Count

Frequently asked questions

Does this dressing help prevent wound infection?
<p>Yes, DermaGinate/Ag is infused with <strong>antibacterial silver</strong>, which provides essential antimicrobial properties. This makes it an ideal choice for wounds that are currently infected or are at a high risk of infection.</p>
Is this dressing suitable for heavily weeping wounds?
<p>Absolutely. It is specifically engineered with a highly absorbent alginate material designed to manage <strong>moderate to heavy exudate</strong>, helping to maintain a stable, moist environment that promotes proper healing.</p>
Does it stick to the wound bed?
<p>The dressing is <strong>non-adhesive and borderless</strong>. When it comes into contact with wound fluid, the alginate material transforms into a gel, which allows it to conform to the wound contours while remaining easy to apply and remove without sticking to the wound bed.</p>
Is it flexible enough for uneven wound shapes?
<p>Yes. The soft, fibrous texture of the alginate material is highly <strong>conformable</strong>. It is specifically designed to adapt to various wound shapes and depths, ensuring optimal contact and treatment coverage.</p>
Is this product sterile?
<p>Yes, every DermaGinate/Ag dressing is <strong>sterile</strong> and intended for clinical-grade wound care management.</p>
Does it need an additional secondary bandage?
<p>Because this is a non-adhesive, borderless dressing, it will require an appropriate <strong>secondary dressing or securement method</strong> to keep it in place on the wound site.</p>
How can I tell when it needs changing?
<p>The dressing is intentionally designed in a <strong>light white to off-white color</strong>. This allows clinicians or caregivers to easily assess the level of exudate saturation through the dressing, making it straightforward to determine when a change is necessary.</p>
Are these dressings suitable for chronic wounds?
<p>Yes, these are commonly used in professional wound care protocols for the management of both <strong>chronic and acute wounds</strong> that exhibit moderate to heavy exudate.</p>