PolyMem® Silver Silicone Dressings
A Unique Multifunctional Polymeric Membrane Dressing, Designed To Facilitate Healing, Relieve Pain And Reduce Inflammation.
PolyMem® Silver Silicone combines all the proven benefits of PolyMem® dressings with the gentleness of a silicone adhesive border and the antimicrobial properties of silver. The silver is embedded within the dressing material, helping reduce bioburden while minimising silver release into the wound bed.s wounds.
Product Benefits
The ONLY dressing of its kind…
When PolyMem® Silver is applied to the wound, the dressing components work individually and synergistically to support wound healing and pain relief¹.
How the PolyMem® Silver formulation works:
High purity small silver particles are uniformly distributed throughout and bound into the PolyMem® formulated membrane for maximum surface area and effectiveness. Silver ions, which provide the antimicrobial action, are released from the surface of the silver particles when they come in contact with moisture.
All PolyMem dressings effectively cleanse, fill, absorb and moisten wounds throughout the healing continuum.
PolyMem® Silver Silicone Dressings deliver the following benefits:
References
1. Beitz A.J. et al. (2004). Polymeric membrane dressings with analgesic properties: clinical review.
2. PolyMem® Silver Silicone Dressing IFU, Ferris Mfg. Corp., 2025.
Indications
PolyMem® Silver Silicone is indicated for the management of a wide range of acute and chronic wounds, including:
Contraindications & Precautions
Do not use in patients with known sensitivity or allergy to any of the dressing components
Not suitable for controlling heavy bleeding
Do not use as a surgical sponge
Avoid use with oxidising agents such as hydrogen peroxide or sodium hypochlorite
Do not use during procedures involving high-frequency energy (e.g. MRI, diathermy) due to silver content
For single use only – do not re-sterilise or reuse
Applying PolyMem® Silver Silicone Dressings
1. Select size – choose a dressing with the pad slightly larger than the wound.
2. Prepare wound – cleanse per local protocol; PolyMem® continues cleansing after application.
3. Apply – place the dressing with the membrane pad over the wound, silicone border adhering to peri-wound skin.
4. Wear time – may remain in place up to 7 days, depending on exudate level and clinical condition. Change earlier if saturation occurs.
5. Removal – gently lift the dressing from one corner; if removal is difficult, moisten with sterile saline to aid release.
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