Discover Biatain - Silicone Ag with 3DFit Technology - Wound Care
Biatain Silicone Ag is a conforming dressing with 3DFit Technology that fills the gap and reduces exudate pooling to promote optimal healing conditions. Biatain Silicone Ag has been shown to kill 99.99% of mature biofilms (P. aeruginosa) and to prevent biofilm formation (shown in vitro)1.
The majority of infected wounds are highly exuding, creating a favourable environment for biofilms
Conventional foam dressings leave a gap between the wound bed and dressing, allowing exudate to pool. This may promote bacterial growth leading to increased risk of infection and subsequent development of biofilms.
Biofilms are clusters of bacteria and fungi embedded in the wound environment, which can form within 24 hours. Biofilms are difficult for the immune system and antibiotics to eradicate2.
New research shows that biofilms can be found both in the wound bed surface and in the tissue below the wound bed3. Its presence can lead to infection, inflammation and delayed healing4.
1. Wound bed preparation
Cleansing and debridement of infected wounds removes slough and non-viable tissue, including some biofilms, prior to the application of a dressing.
2. A conforming dressing
The dressing should fill the gap between the wound bed and dressing, as well as absorb and retain exudate, thereby creating a less favourable environment for biofilm development.
3. Infection management
The active component should be effective against biofilms and a broad range of bacteria and fungi to support optimal healing conditions.
Biatain Silicone Ag has been shown to kill 99.99% of mature biofilms (P. aeruginosa) and to prevent biofilm formation (shown in vitro).1 Biatain Silicone Ag is also effective against a broad spectrum of bacteria and fungi for up to 7 days.1
Conform to the wound bed
Biatain Silicone Ag conforms to the wound bed to reduce exudate pooling and deliver Ag at the wound bed.
Absorb vertically
The microcapillaries within the foam absorb exudate vertically, triggering the release of Ag.
Retain exudate
Exudate is locked away and retained even under compression, reducing the risk of maceration and spreading of infection to the wound edges and periwound skin.