Medline Maxorb II Silver Alginate Wound Dressing, 1" x 12", in Educational Packaging, 50 EA/CS

Maxorb II Silver Alginate Wound Dressing, 1" x 12", in Educational Packaging, 50 EA/CS

Maxorb II Silver Alginate Wound Dressing is a silver calcium alginate ribbon dressing for wound management. It may fit facilities and clinicians treating shallow or deep wounds with moderate to heavy drainage, including acute and chronic wound types noted by the manufacturer. This 1 inch x 12 inch dressing uses reinforced alginate with antibacterial silver and comes in educational packaging.

Good Fit For

• Managing shallow or deep wounds with moderate to heavy drainage
• Pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, and diabetic foot ulcers
• Surgical and traumatic wound care
• First and second degree burns

Key Features

• Silver calcium alginate dressing for wound management
• Ultra-absorptive 100% calcium alginate helps manage drainage and support a moist wound environment
• Vertical wicking helps reduce periwound skin maceration
• Wet-strength integrity supports 1-piece removal without leaving residual fibers in the wound
• 1 inch x 12 inch ribbon format works for shallow or deep wounds with moderate to heavy drainage
• Primary dressing option for a broad range of acute and chronic wounds

Applications and Usage

• Using as a primary dressing for wounds with notable drainage
• Managing acute and chronic partial and full thickness wounds
• Treating pressure ulcers and leg ulcers
• Supporting care for diabetic foot ulcers, surgical wounds, and traumatic wounds
• Using on first and second degree burns when a silver calcium alginate ribbon dressing is selected

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Check drainage to determine dressing change frequency
• Choose this ribbon size when a 1 inch x 12 inch format suits the wound care plan
• This product is intended as a primary dressing

FAQ

• What type of dressing is this? This is a silver calcium alginate wound dressing in a reinforced ribbon format.
• What kinds of wounds is Maxorb II Silver Alginate Wound Dressing used for? The manufacturer notes use for acute and chronic, partial and full thickness wounds, including pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical wounds, traumatic wounds, and first and second degree burns.
• How does this dressing handle wound drainage? The 100% calcium alginate is described as ultra-absorptive, and fluid wicks vertically to help manage drainage while helping reduce periwound skin maceration.
• Is this a primary or secondary dressing? This dressing is identified as a primary dressing.
• What size is this dressing? This dressing measures 1 inch x 12 inch.

From Maxorb by Medline.