Medline SilvaSorb Antimicrobial Silver Wound Gel — 1.5 oz Tube

Medline SilvaSorb Gel is a silver-containing hydrogel dressing designed to help manage wound bacterial burden while maintaining a moist wound environment. The catalogue photo shows a 1.5 oz (approximately 42.5 g) tube. Medline describes use as a primary dressing for wounds with light to moderate drainage, including selected surgical wounds, skin tears, ulcers and superficial burns, subject to clinical assessment and a wound care plan.

How to use

1. Clean the wound and surrounding skin as directed by a healthcare professional, then gently dry the surrounding skin.
2. Apply an appropriate amount of gel to the wound without contaminating the tube tip. Cover with a secondary dressing suited to the wound and drainage level.
3. Change the dressing according to clinical assessment and drainage. Medline notes the gel may remain in place for up to three days in suitable cases; this is not a fixed schedule for every wound.

Precautions

Do not use if there is a known sensitivity to silver. Follow the supplied product instructions and clinician guidance. Seek medical review if the wound worsens or infection is suspected. Check pack integrity and expiry before use.

Complementary items

A suitable secondary dressing, such as bordered gauze or a foam dressing, and a wound cleanser may be used as directed by the clinician.