PolyMem WIC® Silver Cavity Filler

Last updated on 11/10/22 | First published on 1/8/18 | Literature review current through Mar. 2024 [cite]

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Product Type: Antimicrobial

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PolyMem WIC® Silver Cavity Wound Filler is a foam dressing.
INTENDED USES: For use on pressure ulcers (stages 3-4), vascular ulcers, diabetic ulcers and acute wounds.
CLAIMED FEATURES: Donates moisture or absorbs exudate, depending on condition of wound bed and fluid level in dressing. Continuous cleansing reduces need to cleanse wound bed during dressing changes. Will not stick to the wound bed while maintaining integrity of healing tissue. Expands within the wound cavity and undermined areas to fill dead space. Small particle silver provides an antimicrobial reservoir in the dressing. Expands up to one-third as wound fluid is absorbed. Perforated for ease of use and can be cut to size. Absorbs and holds up to ten times its weight. Soft and pliable, conforms to wound shape. Will not dehydrate wound bed.
OPTIONS: 1" X 3" (2.5cm X 8cm), 1.3 Grams, 14 per Box - 5 Boxes per Case

Manufacturer: Ferris Mfg. Corp

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PolyMem WIC® Silver Cavity Wound Filler, 1" X 3" (2.5cm X 8cm), 1.3 Grams, 14 per Box - 5 Boxes per Case

Foam dressing, wound filler, sterile, per gram

A6215

PolyMem WIC® Silver Cavity Wound Filler, 3" X 3" (8cm X 8cm), 4 Grams

Foam dressing, wound filler, sterile, per gram

A6215

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Ferris Mfg. Corp
PolyMem WIC® Silver Cavity Wound Filler, 1" X 3" (2.5cm X 8cm), 1.3 Grams, 14 per Box - 5 Boxes per Case

$.00
per gram (carrier discretion)

1 change/day

Ferris Mfg. Corp
PolyMem WIC® Silver Cavity Wound Filler, 3" X 3" (8cm X 8cm), 4 Grams

$.00
per gram (carrier discretion)

1 change/day

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PolyMem WIC® Silver Cavity Wound Filler, 1" X 3" (2.5cm X 8cm), 1.3 Grams, 14 per Box - 5 Boxes per Case

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PolyMem WIC® Silver Cavity Wound Filler, 3" X 3" (8cm X 8cm), 4 Grams

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PolyMem WIC® Silver Cavity Wound Filler, 1" X 3" (2.5cm X 8cm), 1.3 Grams, 14 per Box - 5 Boxes per Case

Application: Can be used as primary dressing Depth: Full thickness (deep) Exudate: Low 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

PolyMem WIC® Silver Cavity Wound Filler, 3" X 3" (8cm X 8cm), 4 Grams

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