Silver Alginate Dressing

●  Figure1 shows that LUOFUCON® Silver Alginate Dressing leaches about 57% of the total silver during the first 24 hours, and 30%, 24% of its total silver during 24-48, 48-72 hours, respectively. The release profiles indicates that the release of silver from the dressing is well controlled.

Note: Two pieces of the dressing in the size of 10 x 10cm were used in this test. The test was performed by China National Analytical Center at Guangzhou.
 

Antibacterial Efficacy

●  One representative Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) and one representative Gram-negative bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa) were tested under AATCC 100-2004.

    Note: Comparison 1 and 2 are other silver alginate dressings in the market. The test was performed by our own laboratory.

●  Figure 2 and Figure 3 show LUOFUCON^® Silver Alginate Dressing has four log reduction (99.99%) for both organisms, the other two products only have three log reduction (99.9%). 

●  At day-1, results show LUOFUCON^® Silver Alginate Dressing has bacteria reduction of at least four log reduction for all six test organisms;

●  At day-7, bacteria reduction for all the organisms is at least two log reduction.

    Note: The test was performed under Good Laboratory Practice regulations, by WuXi AppTec, Inc.（Address :1265 Kennestone Circle, Marietta, GA 30066).

Rx Indications

Indicated for moderately to heavily exuding partial to full thickness wounds, including:

• Trauma wounds
• Pressure ulcers
• Diabetic ulcers
• Leg ulcers
• Graft and donor sites
• Post-operative surgical wounds

OTC Indications

Indicated for first aid to help in minor abrasions, minor cuts, lacerations, scrapes, minor scalds and burns.

Contraindications

Do not use LUOFUCON^® Silver Alginate Dressing on patients with known sensitivity to silver.

LUOFUCON® Silver Alginate Dressing is not intended for use on third-degree burns.

Tips for using Silver Dressing

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the patient, wound and environment before deciding whether a silver dressing is appropriate；
• Document the rationale for using a silver dressing in the patient's healthcare records；
• Choose the silver dressing on the basis of patient and wound needs, ie exudate level, wound depth, need for conformability, odour control, ease of removal and safety；
• For infected wounds, initial use should be for a two week challenge；
• Continued use of silver dressings should include regular review；
• Use silver dressings in the context of a wound management protocol that includes wound bed preparation as appropriate for the wound type；
• Follow manufacturer's instructions regarding indications, contraindications, method of application, wound cleansing procedures, need for dressing moistening before application, and use in patients undergoing MRI or radiotherapy；
• Use silver dressings with caution in children and very large wounds.

Reference: Appropriate Use of Silver Dressing in Wounds, Wounds International, Wounds Internatioal Enterprise House, 2012