Smith & Nephew Calcium Alginate Dressing AlgiSite M 6" x 8" Rectangle Calcium Alginate Sterile

Calcium Alginate Dressing AlgiSite M 6" x 8" Rectangle Calcium Alginate Sterile

AlgiSite M calcium alginate dressing is a sterile rectangular wound dressing for moderate to highly exuding wounds. Buyers may choose it when they need a non-adhesive dressing that forms a soft gel and supports a moist wound environment while helping reduce adherence to delicate healing tissue. This 6 inch x 8 inch dressing is soft and conformable, and it can be molded, folded, or cut to suit different wound shapes and sizes.

Good Fit For

• Managing moderate to highly exuding wounds
• Wounds where a conformable dressing may help fit the wound area
• Care settings that prefer a sterile non-adhesive alginate dressing

Key Features

• Calcium alginate dressing for moderate to highly exuding wounds
• Non-adhesive design helps reduce adherence to delicate healing tissue
• Forms a soft gel in the presence of exudate to support a moist wound environment
• Soft, conformable dressing can be molded, folded, or cut for varied wound shapes
• Absorbs 13 times its own weight in exudate and may remain in place for up to 7 days depending on wound conditions
• Sterile 6 inch x 8 inch rectangular format for single-dressing selection

Applications and Usage

• Covering moderate to highly exuding wounds
• Using on wound areas where a dressing may need to be molded, folded, or cut
• Supporting a moist wound environment at the wound surface
• Wound care workflows where one-piece removal or saline washout is helpful

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Use duration depends 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
• Fiber based alginates can release fibers when handled, although the bonding technique used here reduces this

FAQ

• What type of wounds is this dressing intended for? AlgiSite M calcium alginate dressing 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 soft gel it forms helps reduce adherence to delicate healing tissue.
• Can the dressing be shaped for different wound areas? Yes. The dressing is soft and conformable, so it can be molded, folded, or cut to fit a range of wound shapes and sizes.
• How long can this dressing remain in place? The dressing can remain in the wound for up to 7 days, depending on the nature of the wound and the amount of exudate.
• How is the dressing removed? AlgiSite M can be lifted out in one piece or washed out with saline.

From AlgiSite M by Smith & Nephew.