Delivering the Power of Silver · 2012-02-07 · Versatile, powerful, easy to use 3M ™ Tegaderm...

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A new dressing in the trusted Tegaderm family of products 3M Tegaderm Alginate Ag Silver Dressing Power of Silver Silver Dressing Tegaderm Alginate Ag Delivering the

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Page 1: Delivering the Power of Silver · 2012-02-07 · Versatile, powerful, easy to use 3M ™ Tegaderm Alginate Ag Silver Dressing New 3M ™ Tegaderm Alginate Ag Silver Dressing provides

A new dressing in the trusted Tegaderm™ family of products

3M™ Tegaderm™ Alginate Ag Silver Dressing

Power of Silver

Silver DressingTegaderm Alginate Ag

Delivering the

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Versatile, powerful, easy to use

3M™ Tegaderm™ Alginate Ag Silver Dressing

New 3M™ Tegaderm™ Alginate Ag Silver Dressing

provides the antimicrobial silver, soft-gelling absorbency

and fiber strength that professionals need to manage

critically colonized wounds and wounds at increased

risk of infection. In addition to the dressing’s proven

silver compound, its carboxymethylcellulose (CMC)

and alginate fiber formula creates a dressing that conforms

to the wound surface and has high wet-strength for easy

removal. Available in both pads and ropes, these soft

dressings are easy to use and complement our broad range

of trusted and reliable Tegaderm™ brand dressings.

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Antimicrobial effectiveness

A highly soluble form of silver that:

• Reduces a broad spectrum of pathogens, including MRSA and VRE

• Helps control wound odor

• Provides a sustained antimicrobial barrier for up to 14 days

Soft-gelling absorbency

The unique combination of CMC

and alginate creates a soft-gelling

formula that:

• Conforms to the wound and is soft and pliable

• Assists in controlling minor bleeding

• Provides excellent exudate management with greater absorbency than Aquacel® Ag Hydrofiber® Wound Dressing with Silver*

One-piece removal

The CMC and alginate formula

delivers high wet-strength, which:

• Allows for use in wounds with undermining or tunnels

• Facilitates easy removal of moist dressing

• Ensures a moist environment for optimal wound healing

Abso

rben

cy (g

/100

cm

2 )

Absorbency of Dressings

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

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24.6

17.518.1

ActicoatTM Absorbent Antimicrobial Dressing

Statistical significant differences (P< 0.001)

Aquacel® Ag Hydrofiber® Wound Dressing with Silver

TegadermTM Alginate Ag Silver Dressing

Absorbency of dressings*

*Absorbency of “flat” dressings only. Data on file at 3M.

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Skin & Wound Care Division 3M Health Care3M Center Building 275-4W-02St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 U.S.A. 1 800 228-3957www.3M.com/Tegaderm-AlginateAg

3M Canada CompanyPost Office Box 5757London, Ontario N6A 4T1Canada1 800 563-2921

3M and Tegaderm are trademarks of 3M. Aquacel Ag is a trademark of Convatec. Acticoat is a trademark of Smith & Nephew.

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Ordering Information

Catalog number NHRIC number DescriptionDressings/

BoxBoxes/Case

HCPCS code*

90301 8333-9030-10Alginate Ag Dressing

2" x 2"10 4 A6196

90303 8333-9030-30Alginate Ag Dressing

4" x 5"10 4 A6197

90305 8333-9030-50Alginate Ag Dressing

6" x 6"5 4 A6198

90307 8333-9030-70Alginate Ag Rope

1" x 12"5 4 A6199

* HCPCS codes as referenced in the Local Coverage Determination Surgical Dressing Policy.

Disclaimer: HCPCS codes have been provided to assist you in the preparation of Medicare Part B claims. Please note, however, that the reimbursement information provided by 3M Health Care and its representatives is intended to provide general information relevant to coverage and coding for 3M products. Insurers’ reimbursement policies can vary and the use of the codes discussed here does not guarantee that an insurer will cover or pay at any particular level. Health care providers should exercise independent clinical judgment in choosing the codes which most accurately describe the products provided.

3M™ Tegaderm™ Alginate Ag Silver Dressing

To learn more about TegadermTM Alginate Ag Silver Dressing, visit us at www.3M.com/Tegaderm-AlginateAg. For more information about the Skin & Wound Care family of products, visit us at www.3M.com/SkinHealth, contact your 3M Skin & Wound Care representative or call the 3M Health Care Customer Helpline at 1-800-228-3957. Outside of the United States, contact the local 3M subsidiary.