Exufiber Ag+ Gelling fiber dressing with antimicrobial action

Last updated on 6/18/20 | First published on 6/18/20 | Literature review current through Aug. 2020 [cite]

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Product Type: Antimicrobial

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Exufiber Ag+ is a silver-based antimicrobial gelling fiber dressing

INTENDED USES: exuding wounds such as Pressure ulcers, Leg and foot ulcers, Partial thickness burns, Surgical wounds, Donor sites, Chronic wounds, Oncology wounds. Exufiber is not intended for dry wounds or full thickness burns.

CLAIMED BENEFITS: Exufiber is a sterile, nonwoven dressing made from highly absorbent polyvinyl alcohol fibres. In contact with wound exudate, Exufiber transforms into a gel that facilitates moist wound healing and ease of removal during dressing changes. Exufiber Ag+ contains silver sulphate that is evenly distributed throughout the dressing. A rapid and sustained antimicrobial effect is initiated via contact with wound fluid. Antimicrobial action for up to 7 days (in vitro). Kills a broad range of pathogens including VRE, MRSA (in vitro), fungi.

OPTION: Exufiber Ag+ is available both as a sheet and ribbon as dressings.

Manufacturer: Molnlycke

Information retrieved from manufacturer and/or FDA-approved labels

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Product

Estimated
Out-of-pocket
Cost

HCPCS Class

HCPCS

Exufiber Ag+, 8” x 12” (20 x 30 cm), box of 5

Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 48 sq. in., each dressing

A6198

Exufiber Ag+, 2˝ x 2˝ (5 x 5 cm), box of 10

Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing

A6196

Exufiber Ag+, 4˝ x 4.8˝ (10 x 12 cm), box of 10

Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing

A6197

Exufiber Ag+, 6˝ x 6˝ (15 x 15 cm), box of 10

Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing

A6197

Exufiber 0.8˝ x 17.7˝ (2 x 45 cm), box of 5

Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound filler, sterile, per 6 inches

A6199

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Estimated
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Cost

Patient DME Co-Payment per Billable Unit

DME Reimbursement to Suppliers

Frequency Replacement if Requirements Met

Office and/or Facility - Product reimbursement

Molnlycke
Exufiber Ag+, 8” x 12” (20 x 30 cm), box of 5

$.00
each dressing (carrier discretion)

1 change/day (1 sheet)

Molnlycke
Exufiber Ag+, 2˝ x 2˝ (5 x 5 cm), box of 10

$1.69
each dressing

$8.47

1 change/day (1 sheet)

Molnlycke
Exufiber Ag+, 4˝ x 4.8˝ (10 x 12 cm), box of 10

$3.79
each dressing

$18.93

1 change/day (1 sheet)

Molnlycke
Exufiber Ag+, 6˝ x 6˝ (15 x 15 cm), box of 10

$3.79
each dressing

$18.93

1 change/day (1 sheet)

Molnlycke
Exufiber 0.8˝ x 17.7˝ (2 x 45 cm), box of 5

$1.22
per 6 inches

$6.09

1 change/day (up to 2 units of filler/change)

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Product

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Recom / Evidence

FDA Safety

Quality Measures

Cost Effectiveness

Exufiber Ag+, 8” x 12” (20 x 30 cm), box of 5

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Exufiber Ag+, 2˝ x 2˝ (5 x 5 cm), box of 10

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Exufiber Ag+, 4˝ x 4.8˝ (10 x 12 cm), box of 10

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Exufiber Ag+, 6˝ x 6˝ (15 x 15 cm), box of 10

Coming soon

Exufiber 0.8˝ x 17.7˝ (2 x 45 cm), box of 5

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Product

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Features

Exufiber Ag+, 8” x 12” (20 x 30 cm), box of 5

Application: Can be used as primary dressing Depth: Full thickness (deep) Exudate: Moderate Exudate: High Indications: May be applied over infected tissue Indications: May be used to pack deep wounds Indications: May be used under compression Medicare freq of replacement: 1/day Wear time: Up to 7 days

Exufiber Ag+, 2˝ x 2˝ (5 x 5 cm), box of 10

Exufiber Ag+, 4˝ x 4.8˝ (10 x 12 cm), box of 10

Exufiber Ag+, 6˝ x 6˝ (15 x 15 cm), box of 10

Exufiber 0.8˝ x 17.7˝ (2 x 45 cm), box of 5

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Exufiber Ag+ Gelling fiber dressing with antimicrobial action

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