Systagenix Wound Management Silvercel Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing 4" x 8", Sterile, Adhesive, Box of 5 Combining 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.