Smith & Nephew Calcium Alginate Dressing AlgiSite M 2" x 2" Square Calcium Alginate Sterile

Calcium Alginate Dressing AlgiSite M 2" x 2" Square Calcium Alginate Sterile

AlgiSite M calcium alginate dressing is a sterile 2 inch x 2 inch square dressing pad for moderate to highly exuding wounds. Buyers who need a soft, conformable non-adhesive dressing may choose it for wound care settings where easy removal and a moist wound environment matter. This single dressing pad can be molded, folded, or cut to fit a range of wound shapes and sizes.

Good Fit For

• Wound care for moderate to highly exuding wounds
• Settings that need a sterile single dressing pad
• Applications where a conformable non-adhesive dressing is preferred

Key Features

• Calcium alginate dressing for moderate to highly exuding wounds
• Non-adhesive design helps avoid sticking to delicate healing tissue
• Forms a soft gel in the presence of exudate to support a moist wound environment
• Soft, conformable pad can be molded, folded, or cut for varied wound shapes
• Sterile square dressing pad in a 2 inch x 2 inch size
• Single dressing pad each for targeted replacement needs

Applications and Usage

• Managing moderate to highly exuding wounds
• Covering smaller wound areas with a 2 inch x 2 inch square dressing
• Using a dressing that can be lifted out in one piece or washed out with saline
• Fitting wound areas that benefit from a dressing that can be molded, folded, or cut

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This item is one dressing pad only
• Wear time depends on the nature of the wound and the volume of exudate
• All fiber based alginates release fibers when handled, though the bonding technique used here is intended to reduce this

FAQ

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

From AlgiSite M by Smith & Nephew.