Smith & Nephew Calcium Alginate Dressing AlgiSite M 4" x 4" Square Calcium Alginate Sterile

Calcium Alginate Dressing AlgiSite M 4" x 4" Square Calcium Alginate Sterile

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 non-adhesive alginate dressing that forms a soft gel and helps maintain a moist wound environment. This dressing is soft and conformable, can be molded, folded, or cut, and absorbs up to 13 times its own weight in exudate.

Good Fit For

• Moderate to highly exuding wound care
• Wounds with delicate healing tissue where a non-adhesive dressing is preferred
• Wound sites that benefit from a conformable dressing shape
• Care settings that need sterile single-each wound dressings

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
• Forms a soft gel as it absorbs exudate to support a moist wound environment
• Very soft and conformable, so it can be molded, folded, or cut for different wound shapes
• Absorbs 13 times its own weight in exudate and may remain in the wound for up to 7 days, depending on wound conditions
• Sterile 4 inch x 4 inch square format for single-unit purchasing

Applications and Usage

• Managing moderate to highly exuding wounds
• Covering wound areas where a moist wound environment is desired
• Using a dressing that can be molded, folded, or cut to fit wound shape
• Removing a dressing in one piece or washing it out with saline when appropriate

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Wear time can vary 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 used here is intended to reduce this.

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 stick to the wound bed? No. AlgiSite M is non-adhesive, and the gel it forms 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 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? AlgiSite M absorbs 13 times its own weight in exudate.
• 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.