Gentell Calcium Alginate with Silver Dressing

Last updated on 11/10/22 | First published on 10/3/22 | Literature review current through Oct. 2024 [cite]

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Product Type: Antimicrobial

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Gentell Calcium Alginate (Ag) Silver Dressing is an antimicrobial dressing

INTENDED USES: May be used on wounds, such as leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, and surgical wounds or minor conditions such as lacerations, abrasions, skin tears, and minor burns.

CLAIMED BENEFITS: Uniformly absorbs, collects and contains 20 times its weight in exudate with a sustained release of antimicrobial silver; Reduces odor primarily caused by bacteria; Controlled silver release provides antimicrobial protection to the wound.

Manufacturer: Gentell

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Product

Estimated
Out-of-pocket
Cost

HCPCS Class

HCPCS

Gentell Calcium Alginate (Ag) Silver Dressing, 2”x2” (5x5cm), box of 10

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

A6196

Gentell Calcium Alginate (Ag) Silver Dressing, 4.5”x4.5” (11x11cm), box of 10

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

A6196

Gentell Calcium Alginate (Ag) Silver Dressing, 4.5”x4.5” (11x11cm), 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

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Patient DME Co-Payment per Billable Unit

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Frequency Replacement if Requirements Met

Office and/or Facility - Product reimbursement

Gentell
Gentell Calcium Alginate (Ag) Silver Dressing, 2”x2” (5x5cm), box of 10

$1.80
each dressing

$9.01

1 change/day (1 sheet)

Gentell
Gentell Calcium Alginate (Ag) Silver Dressing, 4.5”x4.5” (11x11cm), box of 10

$1.80
each dressing

$9.01

1 change/day (1 sheet)

Gentell
Gentell Calcium Alginate (Ag) Silver Dressing, 4.5”x4.5” (11x11cm), box of 10

$4.02
each dressing

$20.12

1 change/day (1 sheet)

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Recom / Evidence

FDA Safety

Quality Measures

Cost Effectiveness

Gentell Calcium Alginate (Ag) Silver Dressing, 2”x2” (5x5cm), box of 10

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Gentell Calcium Alginate (Ag) Silver Dressing, 4.5”x4.5” (11x11cm), box of 10

Coming soon

Gentell Calcium Alginate (Ag) Silver Dressing, 4.5”x4.5” (11x11cm), box of 10

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Features

Gentell Calcium Alginate (Ag) Silver Dressing, 2”x2” (5x5cm), box of 10

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 1 day

Gentell Calcium Alginate (Ag) Silver Dressing, 4.5”x4.5” (11x11cm), box of 10

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Gentell Calcium Alginate with Silver Dressing

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