Algivon Plus Ribbon - 100% Manuka honey

Suitable for very low Exudate levels

Algivon Plus Ribbon is a soft alginate dressing impregnated with 100% medical grade Manuka honey. This Manuka honey dressing creates a moist healing environment and effectively eliminates wound odour whilst providing antibacterial action.

Algivon Plus Ribbon has reinforced alginate fibres enabling a sustained, slow release of honey, whilst maintaining the integrity of the dressing.

The ribbon is very soft and conformable, shaped for easy application within cavities and sinuses meaning the wound can be easily packed for direct contact with the entire wound site.

Instructions for Use

Pack Algivon Plus Ribbon into a deepwound, cavity or sinus; ribbon can be cut to size ensuring that sharp scissors are used. Do not pack cavity too tight. Apply a suitable secondary dressing to manage exudate. Wound Probe: do not insert into cavities smaller than the probe.

Frequency of change

Depending on wound exudate levels, any surrounding fluid, oedema and dressing regime may require changing daily but may be left in place for up to 7 days. Will be less effective as the honey is diluted by wound exudate, to maintain an effective level change the dressing when the colour changes significantly.

Indications

Algivon Plus Ribbon may be applied to any wound but especially:

• Cavities

• Sinuses

• Pressure ulcers

• Leg ulcers

• Diabetic ulcers

• Surgical wounds

• Burns

• Infected wounds

• Graft sites

Contra-indications

Although the honey is not absorbed into the blood stream, we advise monitoring the levels of blood glucose in patients with diabetes. Do not use if allergic to bee venom. Discomfort can be experienced when honey is applied, depending on sensitivity of the wound it may be necessary to consider an appropriate level of analgesia. The initial discomfort usually subsides, however if it does continue, discontinue use and irrigate the wound with saline solution.

Suitable for the following wound types: