Argentum Medical, an industry leading manufacturer of antimicrobial barrier wound dressings, announced today that it has received Class III medicated wound dressing CE Mark approval for its Silverlon® wound dressings. The CE mark designation will allow Silverlon dressings to be sold in the European Union and other countries requiring this approval.
“Receipt of the CE mark for Silverlon as a Class III medicated wound dressing is a significant accomplishment for Argentum Medical,” states Raul Brizuela, President and CEO. “CE certification allows us to bring Silverlon’s technological benefits to healthcare facilities across Europe and other parts of the world.”
Argentum Medical received the CE Mark for its entire line of Silverlon antimicrobial barrier wound dressings which includes island dressings, wound pad dressings, wound contact dressings, wound packing strips, burn contact dressings, burn pad dressings, burn wrap dressings, acute burn glove dressings, EasyAg negative pressure dressings, negative pressure dressings, and IV/catheter dressings.
Silverlon wound dressings have a permanently plated metallic surface, which provides the antimicrobial benefits of silver in the dressing without staining the skin and without increasing bioburden. Silverlon was originally developed for the U.S. military, where it is still extensively used for management of burn and blast injuries. Silverlon dressings are used today by surgeons and other healthcare professionals around the world on surgical wounds, IV and catheter-related wounds and to treat burns, skin grafts, and other chronic wounds.
Argentum Medical pioneered the use of silver plated nylon. Specializing in the development of innovative products made from silver plated nylon, Argentum Medical will continue to explore new applications and markets for its Silverlon technology in keeping with its corporate mission to improve clinical outcomes.
