The PolyMem WIC Silver Cavity Filler is engineered to manage wound cavities, tunnels, and irregular wound spaces where bacteria can thrive. Designed with PolyMem’s hallmark polymeric membrane technology, this dressing delivers continuous cleansing, moisture balance, and gentle expansion to fill dead space—all while releasing high-purity small-particle silver for reliable antimicrobial protection. Soft, perforated, and cut-to-fit, it conforms easily to wound contours, absorbs up to ten times its weight, and helps reduce pain during dressing changes.

Features & Benefits

• Combines PolyMem’s cleansing, moisturizing, and inflammation-reducing properties with small-particle antimicrobial silver.
• Creates an antimicrobial environment that kills 99.9% of bacteria within the wound bed.
• Helps reduce bioburden and supports healing in wounds that are infected or at risk of infection.
• No backing—allows full expansion to fill cavity spaces and dead space.
• Soft and pliable material expands as it absorbs fluid.
• Perforated and cuttable for easy customization.
• Absorbs up to 10 times its weight in exudate.
• Expands up to one-third when hydrated—ideal for cavity management.
• Donates moisture or absorbs exudate depending on wound needs.
• Helps maintain a clean, moist wound bed for optimal healing.
• Built-in cleanser activates with moisture to cleanse and debride the wound bed.
• Minimizes the need for manual cleansing during dressing changes.
• Helps relieve wound pain, reduce swelling, and minimize inflammation spread.
• Does not adhere to the wound, allowing painless dressing changes.
• Removes intact—no rinsing or flushing required.
• Fewer dressing changes may be needed due to high absorbency.
• Saves time, supplies, and overall cost of wound management.

How to Apply

1. Cleanse the wound per clinician direction.
2. Cut the dressing one-third smaller than the wound depth or cavity (it expands as it absorbs fluid).
3. Place PolyMem WIC Silver directly into the wound cavity—ensure contact with wound surfaces.
4. Cover with an appropriate secondary dressing, such as PolyMem or Shapes by PolyMem.
5. Change dressing based on exudate levels and clinical assessment.

Indications for Use

PolyMem WIC Silver Cavity Filler is indicated for:

• Pressure injuries (Stages 3–4)
• Diabetic ulcers
• Vascular/venous ulcers
• Acute wounds
• Moderate- to high-exudate wounds
• Non- or minimally-exudating wounds
• Cavity wounds, undermining, or shallow wounds requiring moisture/exudate management

Contraindications

• Not recommended for use with topical treatments.
• Do not use on patients sensitive to product components.

Warnings

• Designed for use as a cavity filler; always apply with an appropriate secondary dressing.
• Dressing expands—ensure it is not overpacked into the wound.
• Monitor wound progress regularly, especially in infected wounds.
• Use under clinical supervision for complex or deep wound presentations.

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry location.
• Keep packaging sealed until ready for use.
• Protect from moisture and contamination.

Use & Application

Primary Use

• Ideal for cavity wounds, tunnels, undermining, and irregular wound shapes.
• Provides antimicrobial action, moisture balance, and autolytic debridement.

Moisture & Exudate Management

• Donates moisture when the wound bed is dry.
• Absorbs exudate when moisture levels increase.
• Clinicians may add sterile saline/water to enhance moisture donation.

Secondary Dressing Pairing

• Must be used with an additional secondary dressing to secure and manage exudate flow.

Comfort & Healing Support

• Helps relieve wound pain and reduce spread of inflammation.
• Maintains integrity of healing tissue during removal.