3M Tegaderm Alginate Ag is an antimicrobial, highly absorbent wound dressing available as a pad or rope that is composed of sterile calcium alginate, arboxymethylcellulose and an ionic silver complex (silver sodium hydrogen zirconium phosphate).

Product Features Include: 

• Silver ions released in the presence of exudate provide effective antimicrobial protection against a broad spectrum of microorganisms, helping to fight the infection
  
• Sustained Antimicrobial protection for up to 7 days allows for longer wear time, increasing patient quality of life and reducing dressing changes
  
• Ionic silver complex is not harmful to the patient, resulting in increased patient comfort and safety
  
• Can also be used for wounds requiring autolytic debridement