Opticell Ag+ Silver Antibacterial Gelling Fiber Wound Dressings

Last updated on 10/15/23 | First published on 10/15/23 | Literature review current through Oct. 2024 [cite]

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Technology and Product Assessment

Product Type: Antimicrobial

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Opticell Ag+ Silver Antibacterial Gelling Fiber Wound Dressings is a gelling fiber, antimicrobial dressing.

INTENDED USES: Ideal for partial- and full-thickness wounds of all drainage levels

CLAIMED BENEFITS: Chitosan-based Chytoform technology transforms the absorbent fibers of the dressing into a clear and conformable gel. Gelling action helps manage drainage and remove exudate from wounds, trapping it for removal at the dressing change. Ionic silver provides broad spectrum antibacterial protection. Up to a 7-day wear time

Manufacturer: Medline Industries, Inc.

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Product

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HCPCS Class

HCPCS

Opticell Ag+ Silver Antibacterial Gelling Fiber Wound Dressing, 0.75" x 18", case of 50

Surgical supply; miscellaneous

A4649

Opticell Ag+ Silver Antibacterial Gelling Fiber Wound Dressing, 0.75" x 18", each

Surgical supply; miscellaneous

A4649

Opticell Ag+ Silver Antibacterial Gelling Fiber Wound Dressing, 0.75" x 18", box of 5

Surgical supply; miscellaneous

A4649

Opticell Ag+ Silver Antibacterial Gelling Fiber Wound Dressing, 2" x 2", case of 100

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

A6196

Opticell Ag+ Silver Antibacterial Gelling Fiber Wound Dressing, 2" x 2", each

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

A6196

Opticell Ag+ Silver Antibacterial Gelling Fiber Wound Dressing, 2" x 2", box of 10

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

A6196

Opticell Ag+ Silver Antibacterial Gelling Fiber Wound Dressing, 4" x 5", case of 50