Medline Maxorb II Silver Alginate Wound Dressing in Educational Packaging, 4" x 8", 50 EA/CS

Maxorb II Silver Alginate Wound Dressing in Educational Packaging, 4" x 8", 50 EA/CS

Maxorb II silver alginate wound dressing is a primary dressing for managing shallow or deep wounds with moderate to heavy drainage. It is a practical choice for clinicians treating acute and chronic wounds when absorbency, moisture management, and cleaner dressing removal matter. Product details note a reinforced alginate ribbon with antibacterial silver and wet-strength integrity for 1-piece removal.

Good Fit For

• Managing moderate to heavy wound drainage
• Primary dressing selection for shallow or deep wounds
• Acute and chronic wound care settings
• Wound protocols where 1-piece removal is preferred

Key Features

• Silver calcium alginate primary dressing for wound management
• Ultra-absorptive 100% calcium alginate helps manage drainage and maintain a moist wound environment
• Vertical wicking helps reduce periwound skin maceration
• Wet-strength integrity supports 1-piece removal without residual fibers left in the wound
• Suitable for shallow or deep wounds with moderate to heavy drainage
• Used for acute and chronic wounds including ulcers, surgical wounds, traumatic wounds, and first and second degree burns

Applications and Usage

• Pressure ulcer management
• Leg ulcer care
• Diabetic foot ulcer care
• Surgical wound management
• Traumatic wounds and first and second degree burns

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Product details indicate dressing change frequency should be based on checking drainage.
• This dressing is identified as a primary dressing, which may affect protocol selection.
• Choose this option when wound conditions involve shallow or deep wounds with moderate to heavy drainage.

FAQ

• What type of wounds is this dressing used for? Maxorb II silver alginate wound dressing is used 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.
• Is this a primary or secondary dressing? This product is a primary dressing.
• How does this dressing handle wound drainage? The 100% calcium alginate is ultra-absorptive and helps manage drainage while maintaining a moist wound healing environment. Product details also note vertical wicking to help prevent periwound skin maceration.
• What removal characteristics does this dressing have? Product details state the dressing has wet-strength integrity designed for easy, 1-piece removal without leaving residual fibers in the wound.
• When should the dressing be changed? The product information indicates dressing change frequency should be guided by checking drainage.

From Maxorb by Medline.