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Aquacel® Ag+ Extra™
Aquacel® Ag+ dressings are antimicrobial primary dressings for use in wounds that are infected or at risk of infection. They are designed to manage the 3 key local barriers to healing - exudate, infection and biofilm.
RCT evidence shows Aquacel® Ag+ Extra™ heals more wounds, heals wounds faster and with >3x fewer adverse events versus non-silver dressings.¹⁻² NICE reviewed cost-modelling shows Aquacel® Ag+ saves >£500 per patient to treat an infected leg ulcer.³
References:
1. Beraldo S, Ljungqvist J, Rodger R, Hanson B, Saavedra C. Effectiveness of an enhanced silver-containing dressing in hard-to-heal venous leg ulcers: a randomised controlled trial. J Wound Care. 2025;34(3):170-178.
2. Meaume S, Truchetet F, Cambazard F, et al. A randomized, controlled, double-blind prospective trial with a Lipido-Colloid Technology-Nano-OligoSaccharide Factor wound dressing in the local management of venous leg ulcers. Wound Repair and Regeneration. 2012;20(4):500-511. doi:10.1111/j.1524-475X.2012.00797.x
3. Holmes H, di Ruffano L, Kelly L, et al. [GID-HTE10041] - Topical Antimicrobial Dressings for Infected Leg Ulcers in People and 16 and over. Second Addendum.; 2025.
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| Code | NHS Code | PIP Code | Description | Size | Quantity |
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| 413566 | ELY514 | 386-2703 | AQUACEL® Ag+ Extra™ | 5X5cm | 10 per box |
| 413567 | ELY515 | 386-2695 | AQUACEL® Ag+ Extra™ | 10X10cm | 10 per box |
| 413568 | ELY516 | 386-2711 | AQUACEL® Ag+ Extra™ | 15X15cm | 5 per box |
| 413569 | ELY517 | 386-2679 | AQUACEL® Ag+ Extra™ | 20X30cm | 5 per box |
| 413581 | ELY520 | 386-0350 | AQUACEL® Ag+ Extra™ | 4х10 см | 10 per box |
| 413598 | ELY521 | 386-0368 | AQUACEL® Ag+ Extra™ | 4х20 см | 10 per box |
| 413599 | ELY522 | 386-2687 | AQUACEL® Ag+ Extra™ | 4х30 см | 10 per box |
| 413570 | ELY518 | 386-2729 | AQUACEL® Ag+ Ribbon | 1x45cm | 5 per box |
| 413571 | ELY519 | 386-2737 | AQUACEL® Ag+ Ribbon | 2X45cm | 5 per box |
AQUACEL® Ag+ dressings were specifically designed to combat the challenge of biofilm with its MORE THAN SILVER™ Technology, combined with Hydrofiber® Technology.
MORE THAN SILVER™ technology
- Disrupts and breaks down biofilm slime to expose bacteria3-5
- Kills a broad spectrum of bacteria, including antibiotic resistant superbugs, with its reservoir of silver *4,5,6
- prevents biofilm formation*4,5
Hydrofiber® Technology
Helps create an ideal environment for healing – and for the MORE THAN SILVER™ Technology to work.
- Locks in excess exudate, bacteria and biofilm to help minimise cross infection and prevent maceration*7-12
- Micro contours to the wound bed, maintaining optimal moisture balance and eliminating dead spaces where bacteria and biofilm can grow*13-15
- responds to wound conditions by forming a cohesive gel, while helping to minimise pain associated with dressing changes*16-18
*As demonstrated in vitro
References
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Composition comprising antimicrobial metal ions and a quaternary cationic surfactant. Scientific Background Report. WO 2012136968 A1, 2012, Data on file, ConvaTec Inc.
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Assessment of the in vitro Physical Properties of AQUACEL® EXTRA™, AQUACEL®Ag EXTRA™ and AQUACEL® Ag+ EXTRA™ dressings. Scientific background report. WHRIA3817 TA297, 2013, Data on File, ConvaTec Inc.
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Physical Disruption of Biofilm by AQUACEL® Ag+ Wound Dressing. Scientific Background Report. WHRI3850 MA232, 2013, Data on file, ConvaTec Inc.
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Antimicrobial activity and prevention of biofilm reformation by AQUACEL® Ag+ EXTRA™ dressing. Scientific Background Report. WHRI3857 MA236, 2013, Data on file, ConvaTec Inc.
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Antimicrobial activity against CA-MRSA and prevention of biofilm reformation by AQUACEL® Ag+ EXTRA™ dressing. Scientific Background Report. WHRI3875 MA239, 2013, Data on file, ConvaTec Inc.
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Bowler PG, Welsby S, Towers V, Booth V, Hogarth A, Rowlands V, Joseph A, et al, 2012. Multidrug-resistant organisms, wounds and topical antimicrobial protection. Int Wound J. 9: 387-396.
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Newman GR, Walker M, Hobot JA, Bowler PG, 2006. Visualisation of bacterial sequestration and bacterial activity within hydrating Hydrober™ wound dressings. Biomaterials; 27:1129-1139.
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Walker M, Hobot JA, Newman GR, Bowler PG, 2003. Scanning electron microscopic examination of bacterial immobilization in a carboxymethyl cellulose (AQUACEL®) and alginate dressing. Biomaterials; 24: 883-890.
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Bowler PG, Jones SA, Davies BJ, Coyle E, 1999. Infection control properties of some wound dressings. J. Wound Care; 8: 499-502.
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Walker M, Bowler PG, Cochrane CA, 2007. In vitro studies to show sequestration of matrix metalloproteinases by silver-containing wound care products. Ostomy/Wound Management. 2007; 53: 18-25.
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Walker M and Parsons D, 2010. Hydrofiber Technology: its role in exudate management. Wounds UK; 6: 31-38.
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Parsons D, Bowler PG, Myles V, Jones SA, 2005. Silver antimicrobial dressings in wound management: A comparison of antibacterial, physical and chemical characteristics. WOUNDS;17: 222-232.
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Jones SA, Bowler PG, Walker M, 2005. Antimicrobial activity of silver-containing dressings is influenced by dressing conformability with a wound surface. WOUNDS; 17: 263-270.
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Bowler P, Jones S, Towers V, Booth R, Parsons D, Walker M, 2010. Dressing conformability and silver-containing wound dressings. Wounds UK; 6: 14-20.
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Walker M, Jones S, Parsons D, Booth R, Cochrane C, Bowler P, 2011. Evaluation of low-adherent antimicrobial dressings. Wounds UK; 7: 32-45.
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Barnea Y, Armir A, Leshem D, Zaretski A, Weiss J, Shafir R, et al, 2004. Clinical comparative study of Aquacel and paraffin gauze dressing for split-skin donor site treatment. Ann Plast Surg; 53: 132-136.
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Kogan L, Moldavsky M, Szvalb S, Govrin-Yehudain J, 2004. Comparative study of Aquacel and Silverol treatment in burns. Ann Burns Fire Disasters; 17: 201-207.
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Brunner U, Eberlein T, 2000. Experiences with hydrofibres in the moist treatment of chronic wounds, in particular of diabetic foot. VASA; 29: 253-257.
Printable Materials
Dissemond et al 2023 Aquacel Ag Advantage/Ag+ Extra and Cutimed Sorbact in the management of hard-to-heal wounds: a cohort study_infographic
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