Medline Maxorb II Silver Alginate Wound Dressing, 4" x 8", 1/EA

Maxorb II Silver Alginate Wound Dressing, 4" x 8", 1/EA

Maxorb II Silver Alginate Wound Dressing is a silver calcium alginate primary dressing for wound management. It fits care settings that need strong absorbency, moisture balance, and cleaner dressing removal for wounds with shallow or deep, moderate to heavy drainage. This single each dressing uses reinforced alginate with antibacterial silver and is intended to be checked based on drainage.

Good Fit For

• Wounds with shallow or deep moderate to heavy drainage
• Primary wound dressing protocols
• Pressure ulcer, leg ulcer, and diabetic foot ulcer care
• Surgical, traumatic, and burn wound management

Key Features

• Silver calcium alginate dressing supports wound management where absorbency is important
• Ultra-absorptive 100% calcium alginate helps maintain a moist wound healing environment by managing drainage
• Vertical wicking helps reduce periwound skin maceration around the wound area
• Wet-strength integrity supports one-piece removal without leaving residual fibers in the wound
• Primary dressing format suits acute and chronic wounds, including partial and full thickness wounds
• Reinforced alginate ribbon includes antibacterial silver

Applications and Usage

• Managing drainage in acute wounds
• Supporting care for chronic wounds
• Using as a primary dressing for pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, and diabetic foot ulcers
• Applying to surgical wounds and traumatic wounds
• Managing first and second degree burns

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Check the dressing based on drainage levels
• This dressing is identified as a primary dressing, so buyers should align it with their wound care protocol
• The source details support use across partial and full thickness wounds as well as shallow and deep wound conditions

FAQ

• What type of wound dressing is this? This is a silver calcium alginate wound dressing used as a primary dressing.
• What kinds of wounds is this dressing intended for? The source details support use for acute and chronic wounds, including pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical wounds, traumatic wounds, and first and second degree burns.
• How does this dressing help manage drainage? The 100% calcium alginate is described as ultra-absorptive and designed to create a moist wound healing environment by managing drainage. It also wicks fluid vertically to help prevent periwound skin maceration.
• Can this dressing be used on wounds with heavier drainage? Yes. The source details indicate use for shallow or deep wounds with moderate to heavy drainage.
• How should dressing changes be monitored? The source details indicate dressing changes should be checked according to drainage.

From Maxorb by Medline.