Systagenix Wound Management Silvercel™ Non-adherent Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing 4-1/4" x 4-1/4", SterileCombining broad-spectrum antimicrobial action with bacterial toxin management and odor control, dressings may help reduce infection in partial- and full-thickness wounds, embedded silver particles kill bacteria and fungi, while a highly porous, activated charcoal layer binds toxins and odor-causing molecules, exudate is allowed to flow freely through to a secondary absorbent dressing; the outer nylon sleeve facilitates removal with minimal adherence to the wound.Embedded silver particles kill bacteria and fungi, while a highly porous.activated charcoal layer binds toxins and odor-causing molecules.Exudate is allowed to flow freely through to a secondary absorbent dressing; the outer nylon sleeve facilitates removal with minimal adherence to the wound.