Smith & Nephew Calcium Alginate Dressing AlgiSite M 2" x 2" Square Calcium Alginate Sterile, 10 EA/BX

Calcium Alginate Dressing AlgiSite M 2" x 2" Square Calcium Alginate Sterile, 10 EA/BX

AlgiSite M calcium alginate dressing is a sterile 2 inch x 2 inch square wound dressing made for moderate to highly exuding wounds. It fits wound care settings that need a soft, conformable, non-adhesive dressing that can be molded, folded, or cut to suit different wound shapes. This calcium alginate dressing forms a soft gel in the presence of exudate and may remain in place for up to 7 days depending on wound conditions and exudate volume.

Good Fit For

• Wound care protocols for moderate to highly exuding wounds
• Settings that need a conformable dressing for varied wound shapes
• Care routines where non-adhesive removal is preferred

Key Features

• Calcium alginate dressing for moderate to highly exuding wounds
• Non-adhesive design helps avoid sticking to delicate healing tissue in the wound bed
• Soft, conformable dressing can be molded, folded, or cut for different wound shapes
• Forms a soft gel with exudate to support a moist wound environment
• Can be lifted out in one piece or washed out with saline for removal
• Sterile 2 inch x 2 inch square format

Applications and Usage

• Managing moderate to highly exuding wounds
• Covering wound areas that benefit from a moist wound environment
• Using a dressing that can be molded, folded, or cut to fit the wound area
• Wound care situations where saline-assisted removal may be preferred

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Wear time depends on the nature of the wound and the volume of exudate
• Alginate fibers may release during handling, though the bonding technique is intended to reduce this
• The dressing may be removed in one piece or washed out with saline depending on the wound situation

FAQ

• What type of wounds is this calcium alginate dressing intended for? AlgiSite M is intended for moderate to highly exuding wounds.
• Does this dressing adhere to the wound bed? No. This is a non-adhesive dressing, and the gel it forms is intended not to adhere to delicate healing tissues in the wound bed.
• Can this dressing be shaped to fit different wound areas? Yes. AlgiSite M is very soft and conformable, so it can be molded, folded, or cut to meet a range of wound shapes and sizes.
• How is the dressing removed? The dressing can be lifted out in one piece or washed out with saline.
• How long can this dressing remain in place? AlgiSite M may remain in the wound for up to 7 days, depending on the nature of the wound and the volume of exudate.

From AlgiSite M by Smith & Nephew.