AQUACEL® Ag Dressing with Hydrofiber® Technology

Hurlow, Jennifer

doi:10.1089/wound.2011.0286

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“…Recent advanced fibrous membranes used as wound dressings are then divided into hydrogel fiber and hydrogel‐coated membranes. Commercial products like Aquacel, which uses hydrogel fiber technology claim micro‐contour property that fits and adheres closely to any wound irregular shape 11 . However, the weak tensile strength of hydrogel fiber membranes in general limits their practical use.…”

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Investigating the effect of multi‐coated hydrogel layer on characteristics of electrospun PCL membrane coated with gelatin/silver nanoparticles for wound dressing application

Nguyen

Bui-Thuan

et al. 2021

J Biomedical Materials Res

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In this study, the effect of coated hydrogel layer on characteristics of the whole gelatin/silver nanoparticles multi‐coated polycaprolactone membrane (PCLGelAg) was investigated through systematic and typical wound dressing characterizations to select the optimal number of layers for practical applications. Scanning electron microscopy, free swell absorptive capacity and tensile test in both wet and dry conditions were conducted to characterize all fabricated membranes of six coating times. In vitro cytotoxicity and agar diffusion evaluation were also carried out to assess the biocompatibility and antibacterial activity of the membranes. The findings illustrated that as the coated layers increase, the absorptive capacity, and degradation rate were higher, the membranes were stiffer in dry state while the tensile strength in wet state, elongation, and cell viability were significantly decreased. PCLGelAg3 was chosen to be the best fit for wound healing since it maintained quite sufficient maximum buffer uptake, elasticity, cell viability along with inducing abnormalities in bacterial morphology and preventing biofilm formation.

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Investigating the effect of multi‐coated hydrogel layer on characteristics of electrospun PCL membrane coated with gelatin/silver nanoparticles for wound dressing application

Nguyen

Bui-Thuan

et al. 2021

J Biomedical Materials Res

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“…The Ag-CMC is a soft, sterile, nonwoven pad composed of sodium CMC hydrocolloid fiber material that is impregnated with 1.2% ionic silver. 24 – 26 It is indicated for clinical use in various wound types, both acute and chronic, and its physical and antibacterial properties have been described in detail elsewhere. 24 – 26 Of note, although the two types of primary dressings selected for this study—PVA-based and CMC-based—are made of distinct materials and produced through different manufacturing technologies, both are clinically indicated for use as cavity wound fillers, which was the rationale for the current comparison.…”

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Fluid Handling Dynamics and Durability of Silver-Containing Gelling Fiber Dressings Tested in a Robotic Wound System

Orlov

Lustig

Grigatti

et al. 2022

Adv Skin Wound Care

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OBJECTIVE To develop a robotic phantom system containing multiple simulated wound replicates to determine the synergy in fluid absorbency and retention (sorptivity) performances and the post-simulated-use mechanical durability of silver-containing gelling fiber primary dressings when used with a secondary dressing, as per clinical practice. METHODS Using a robotic system containing six identical wound simulators, the authors tested the sorptivity performances of the Exufiber Ag + (Mölnlycke Health Care, Gothenburg, Sweden) primary dressing (ExAg-polyvinyl alcohol [PVA]) against a market-leading comparator product, when used with a secondary foam dressing. The durability of the primary dressings after simulated use was further investigated through tensile mechanical testing. RESULTS The ExAg-PVA primary dressing delivered greater fluid amounts for absorbency and retention by the secondary foam dressing, approximately 2- and 1.5-fold more than the comparator dressing pair after 10 and 15 hours, respectively. The ExAg-PVA dressing was also substantially less sensitive to the direction of pulling forces and, accordingly, exhibited post-use mechanical strength that was approximately four and six times greater than that of the other primary dressing (when the latter dressing was tested out-of-alignment with its visible seams) after 10 and 15 hours, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The dynamics of the sorptivity and fluid sharing between primary and secondary dressings and the effect of directional preference of strength of the primary dressings for adequate durability, resulting in safe post-use removals, have been described. The comparative quantification of these capabilities should help clinical and nonclinical decision-makers select dressings that best meet their patient needs.

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“…The dressing is able to prevent drainage of bacteria to areas other than the dressing itself, by trapping the bacteria. 56,57 Infection rates were significantly lower in patients who received the dressing when comparing the incidence of acute PJI in a Aquacel dressing group, to a group receiving a standard dressing (p ¼ 0.005). 58 The Aquacel Ag Hydrofiber dressing is able to release silver that promotes healing properties and reduces the activity of microorganisms around the wound.…”

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A Modern Approach to Preventing Prosthetic Joint Infections

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Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is recognized as one of the most successful surgical procedures performed today. One of the most common and dreaded complications of TKA is postoperative infection. To prevent infections, it is critical to identify patients at high risk through analyzing their risk factors, and help in addressing them prior to surgery. The effort to prevent infection must be carried through every step of the surgical process, from preoperative counseling to intraoperative measures and postoperative protocols. Hair removal, the application of antiseptics, the utilization of antibiotics, barbed sutures, smart dressings, and antibacterial washes are some of the avenues surgeons may explore to help prevent infection.

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AQUACEL® Ag Dressing with Hydrofiber® Technology

Cited by 25 publications

References 7 publications

Investigating the effect of multi‐coated hydrogel layer on characteristics of electrospun PCL membrane coated with gelatin/silver nanoparticles for wound dressing application

Investigating the effect of multi‐coated hydrogel layer on characteristics of electrospun PCL membrane coated with gelatin/silver nanoparticles for wound dressing application

Fluid Handling Dynamics and Durability of Silver-Containing Gelling Fiber Dressings Tested in a Robotic Wound System

A Modern Approach to Preventing Prosthetic Joint Infections

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