Silverlon Wound Dressing
Silverlon is a silver-plated nylon dressing available commercially and used widely to aid in the management of acute skin wounds and first- and second-degree thermal burns. The silver plating helps kill bacteria within the dressing, and one dressing can be used for up to seven days. Silverlon wound dressings are approved by the FDA to manage certain bluster injuries caused by sulfur mustard.
Availability: Commercially Available
+1 888 551 0188
2571 Kaneville Court
Geneva, IL 60134
USA
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+1 630 232 2507
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www.silverlon.com
| Manufacturer |
| Argentum Medical, LLC |
| Product Name |
| Silverlon Wound Dressing |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical |
| Detection Method |
| Medical Countermeasure |
| Application |
| Personal Protective Equipment; |
| Product Model Number |
| ID-23, ID-34, ID-44, ID-46, ID-48, ID-49, ID-410, ID-412, ID-414, ID-66 |
| Equipment Type |
| PPE |
| Product Synopsis |
| Silverlon is a silver-plated nylon dressing available commercially and used widely to aid in the management of acute skin wounds and first- and second-degree thermal burns. The silver plating helps kill bacteria within the dressing, and one dressing can be used for up to seven days. Silverlon wound dressings are approved by the FDA to manage certain bluster injuries caused by sulfur mustard. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| Market Entry Date |
| 2003 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| US Army, US Air Force Critical Care Air Transport (CCAT) teams |
| Transportability |
| Pocket Size |
| Unit Cost |
| ~$80 per 5 |
| Live Agent Tested |
| Yes; sulfur mustard |
| Material |
| Multi-layer, sterile, non-adherent, antimicrobial barrier wound dressings |
| Operating Time |
| Single use item for up to 7 days; applied immediately post-exposure |
| Sizes |
| 2 x 3 in (5 x 7.6 cm), 3 x 4 in (7.6 x 10 cm), 4 x 4 in (10 x 10 cm), 4 x 6 in (10 x 15.2 cm), 4 x 8 in (10 x 20.3 cm), 4 x 9 in (10 x 22.9 cm), 4 x 10 in (10 x 25.4 cm), 4 x 12 in (10 x 30.5 cm), 4 x 14 in (10 x 35.6 cm), 6 x 6 in (15.2 x 15.2 cm) |
| Standards Met |
| FDA |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Silverlon Dressings should not be used on patients with 3rd degree burns or with known sensitivity to silver or nylon. |
| Training Required |
| <1 hour training |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| ITAR/EAR Export Regulations |
| No |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| None |
