Smith & Nephew Calcium Alginate Dressing AlgiSite M 4" x 4" Square Calcium Alginate Sterile, 10 EA/BX

Calcium Alginate Dressing AlgiSite M 4" x 4" Square Calcium Alginate Sterile, 10 EA/BX

AlgiSite M calcium alginate dressing is a sterile 4 inch x 4 inch square wound dressing for moderate to highly exuding wounds. Buyers who need a soft, non-adhesive dressing may choose it for wound care settings where conformability, absorbency, and gentle removal matter. The calcium alginate material forms a soft gel in contact with exudate and can remain in place for up to 7 days depending on wound conditions.

Good Fit For

• Managing moderate to highly exuding wounds
• Wound care where gentle removal is important
• Applications needing a conformable square dressing

Key Features

• Calcium alginate dressing for moderate to highly exuding wounds
• Non-adhesive design helps avoid sticking to delicate healing tissue
• 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
• Absorbs up to 13 times its own weight in exudate for extended wear needs
• Sterile 4 inch x 4 inch square format for wound care applications

Applications and Usage

• Covering wounds with moderate to high exudate
• Using a non-adhesive dressing over delicate healing tissue
• Shaping or folding the dressing to fit varied wound contours
• Supporting a moist wound environment at the wound surface

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Wear time can be up to 7 days depending on the nature of the wound and the volume of exudate.
• The dressing may be lifted out in one piece or washed out with saline.
• All fiber based alginates release fibers when handled, though the bonding technique in this dressing is intended to reduce that.

FAQ

• What type of wounds is this calcium alginate dressing intended for? AlgiSite M calcium alginate dressing is intended for moderate to highly exuding wounds.
• Does the dressing stick to the wound bed? This dressing is non-adhesive and forms a soft gel, which helps it avoid adhering to delicate healing tissue 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 absorbent is this dressing? The dressing absorbs 13 times its own weight in exudate.
• How long can the dressing remain in place? AlgiSite M can remain in the wound for up to 7 days, depending on the wound and the amount of exudate.

From AlgiSite M by Smith & Nephew.