Kerlix AMD rolls are impregnated with PHMB (Polyhexamethylene Biguanide), a powerful yet safe antiseptic that has a broad range effectiveness against gram positive and gram negative microorganisms including some multi-drug resistant strains such as MRSA. This exciting new product provides healthcare facilities with a low cost, prophylactic method of treatment without changing nursing protocol. In addition to its antimicrobial capabilities, Kerlix AMD rolls provide fast-wicking action, superior aeration, and excellent absorbency.

• Contains PHMB (Polyhexamethylene Biguanide), highly effective against most organisms. Limits cross-contamination from patient to patient: Patient to clinician, and patient to the environment.
• Resists bacterial colonization within the dressing: Helps prevent infections from growing and spreading in the dressing.
• Reduce bacterial penetration through the dressing: Helps minimize infection exposure from strike-though.
• Broad-spectrum effectiveness provides protection against gram negative, gram positive and fungi/yeast microorganisms including MRSA and VRE: Helps reduce the risk of hospital acquired infection.
• Primary bacterial barrier: Antimicrobial dressings work as a contact kill and maintain log counts in the wound without negative impact to wound healing.
• Secondary layer: Antimicrobial dressings work to limit cross-contamination by significantly reducing bacterial growth in the pooling layer.

Disclaimer: Although the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services was the primary source of the information set forth above, Covidien does not represent or guarantee that the information set forth above is complete, accurate, or applicable to any particular patient.

This item is FSA (Flexible Spending Account) eligible.

No change to clinical protocol - use as you would a standard Kerlix dressing. Can be used as a primary dressing to help protect against infection. Can be uses as a secondary dressing to prevent bacterial penetration through and bacterial growth within the dressing.

Dakins solution may inactivate PHMB. This will impact dressing efficacy but should not be dangerous to patient health.