UrgoClean Ag is the only anti-biofilm silver dressing that provides complete and continuous cleaning action to the wound. Antimicrobial efficacy you can trust, proven in a real-life study with more than 2,000 patients.2
- Fast action: from 30 minutes on main strains8
- Works against bacterial strains resistant to antibiotics (e.g MRSA, VRE)2
- 99.99% efficacy in just 24h8
- Restores the healing process1
Complete & continuous cleaning action
Antibiofilm activity
Antimicrobial activity
Soft adherent pad
Polyabsorbent Fibres
- Delivers a complete and continuous cleaning action
- Absorbs exudate1
- Traps slough and maintains a clean wound, optimising silver efficacy1
- Disrupts biofilms and prevents their reattachment1
TLC-Ag Technology
- Proven antimicrobial efficacy2
- Maintains a moist environment
- Allows pain-free, atraumatic removal1
Contact layer
Recommended for wounds with <30% sloughy tissue.
TLC-Ag Technology
- Proven antimicrobial efficacy2
- Maintains a moist environment
- Allows pain-free, atraumatic removal1
References:
1. Dalac S., Sigal L., Addala A., et al Clinical evaluation of a dressing with poly-absorbent fibres and a silver matrix for managing chronic wounds at risk of infection: a non comparative trial. J Wound Care, Vol 25, No 9, September.
2. Desroche N., Dropet C., Janod P., Guzzo J., Antibacterial properties and reduction of MRSA biofilm with a dressing combining polyabsorbent fibres and a silver matrix. J Wound Care, Vol 25, No 10, October 2016.
3. Lazareth T, Meaume S, Sigal-Grinberg M-L, et al. The role of a Silver Releasing Lipido[1]colloid Contact Layer in Venous Leg Ulcers Presenting Inflammatory Signs Suggesting Heavy Bacterial Colonization: Results of a Randomized Controlled Study. WOUNDS 2008;20(6):158-166.
4. Meaume S, Dissemond J, et al, Evaluation of two fibrous wound dressings for the management of leg ulcers: Results of a European randomized controlled trial (EARTH RCT). J Wound Care , Vol 2, No 3; March 2014, 105-116.
5. Dissemond J, Dietlein M, NeβELER L, Funke L, Scheuermann O, Becker E, Thomassin L, Möller U, Bohbot S, Múnter KC. Use of a TLC-Ag dressing on 2270 patients with wounds at risk or with signs of local infection: an observational study. J Wound Care. 2020,Mar 2;29(3):162-173. doi: 10,12968/jowc2020.29.3.162. PMID: 32160091.
6. UrgoClean Ag data on file.
7. Desroche N, et al. Characterization of the antimicrobial spectrum and anti-biofilm activity of a new silver-containing dressing with poly-absorbent fibres and antimicrobial silver matrix. Poster EWMA May 2016.
8. Desroche N, et al. Evaluation of in vitro anti-biofilm activities of a new poly-absorbent dressing with a silver matrix and a silver-containing CMC dressing. Poster EWMA May 2017.
9. Desroche N, et al. Evaluation of in vitro anti-biofilm activities of two dressings with poly[1]absorbent dressing fibres and a DACC-coated dressing. Poster EWMA 2017.
10. Wounds UK (2021) Best Practice Statement: Use of silver dressings in wound care. Wounds UK, London.
11. Desroche N, et al. Comparison of in vitro anti-biofilm activities of a new poly-absorbent dressing with a silver matrix and a silver-containing CMC dressing. Poster EWMA, May 2017.