Smith & Nephew Calcium Alginate Dressing AlgiSite M .75" x 12" Rectangle Calcium Alginate Sterile, 10 EA/BX

Calcium Alginate Dressing AlgiSite M .75" x 12" Rectangle Calcium Alginate Sterile, 10 EA/BX

AlgiSite M calcium alginate dressing is a sterile rectangle wound dressing made for moderate to highly exuding wounds. Buyers may choose it when they need a soft, conformable non-adhesive dressing that can be molded, folded, or cut to fit different wound shapes and sizes. This 3/4 inch x 12 inch strip forms a soft gel in contact with exudate and may remain in the wound for up to 7 days depending on wound conditions and exudate volume.

Good Fit For

• Managing moderate to highly exuding wounds
• Wounds that benefit from a soft, conformable dressing
• Applications where a narrow 3/4 inch x 12 inch strip is preferred

Key Features

• Calcium alginate dressing for moderate to highly exuding wounds
• Non-adhesive design helps avoid sticking to delicate healing tissue
• Soft, conformable strip can be molded, folded, or cut for varied wound shapes
• Forms a soft gel at the wound surface to support a moist wound environment
• Can be lifted out in one piece or washed out with saline for easier removal
• Sterile 3/4 inch x 12 inch rectangle format

Applications and Usage

• Absorbing exudate in moderate to highly exuding wounds
• Filling or covering wound areas where the dressing needs 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 preferred

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Wear time depends on the nature of the wound and the volume of exudate, with use up to 7 days noted in the product details.
• The dressing is non-adhesive, so buyers may need to plan for an appropriate secondary method of securement if required.
• This dressing is fiber based; the product details note that the bonding technique greatly reduces fiber release when handled.

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. The dressing is non-adhesive, and the soft gel it forms is intended not to adhere to delicate healing tissues in the wound bed.
• Can the dressing be trimmed or shaped for different wound areas? Yes. AlgiSite M is soft and conformable, so it can be molded, folded, or cut to meet a wide range of wound shapes and sizes.
• How is the dressing removed? The dressing can be lifted out in one piece or washed out with saline.
• How long can this dressing remain in place? The product details state that the dressing can 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.