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

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

AlgiSite M calcium alginate dressing is a sterile 4 inch x 4 inch square wound dressing for moderate to highly exuding wounds. Buyers may choose it when they need a soft, non-adhesive dressing that forms a gel to help maintain a moist wound environment and lifts out in one piece or rinses away with saline. The calcium alginate construction is white, conformable, and can be molded, folded, or cut for different wound shapes and sizes.

Good Fit For

• Wound care settings managing moderate to highly exuding wounds
• Applications where a non-adhesive dressing is preferred
• Care plans that need a conformable dressing for varied wound shapes
• Workflows that benefit from one-piece removal or saline washout

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 at the wound surface to support a moist wound environment
• Soft and conformable material can be molded, folded, or cut for wound fit
• May be lifted out in one piece or washed out with saline for easier removal
• Sterile 4 inch x 4 inch square format for clinical wound care workflows

Applications and Usage

• Managing moderate to highly exuding wounds
• Covering wounds where a moist wound environment is desired
• Filling or covering wound areas that need a dressing to be molded, folded, or cut
• Situations where gentle removal from delicate healing tissue is important

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This dressing is intended for moderate to highly exuding wounds.
• Wear time can be up to 7 days depending on the wound and exudate volume.
• The dressing may be removed in one piece or rinsed out with saline.
• The material can be molded, folded, or cut to suit wound shape and size.

FAQ

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

From AlgiSite M by Smith & Nephew.