Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What do I cover with Microlyte® VET after I apply it to a wound? We recommend you use a non-adherent gauze or adhesive bandage (e.g., Band-Aid) to cover Microlyte® VET.

How often do need to change or replace Microlyte® VET? Microlyte® VET never needs to be removed from the wound.  We recommend applying a new piece of Microlyte® Matrix with each cover dressing change until the wound is healed.

How do I remove Microlyte® VET from the wound? Because Microlyte® VET is fully bioresorbable, there is no need to actively remove the product from the wound bed prior to reapplication.  

How long is Microlyte® VET effective? Microlyte® VET provides bacteria-killing active antimicrobial silver in the wound bed for at least 3 days.

Can I cut Microlyte® VET? Absolutely. Microlyte® VET can be trimmed to the wound size before placement in the wound. Irregularly shaped wounds can be covered with trimmed pieces by tiling across the wound.

How does Microlyte® VET work? Microlyte® VET is a thin polymeric film which absorbs moisture in the wound bed and contours intimately with the wound surface. Microlyte® VET uses antimicrobial silver ions to kill bacteria and yeast that hide in the hard-to-reach areas of the wound which promotes the healing process. 

Is Microlyte® VET active against resistant microorganisms such as MRSA or VRE? Microlyte® VET has been demonstrated in vitro to be effective against a number of microorganisms, including Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus (VRE), P. aeruginosa, K. pneumoniae, S. aureus, E. coli, C. tropicalis, C. albicans.

What warnings and precautions should be considered when using Microlyte® VET? Click to view or download Instruction for Use (IFU).