McKesson Calcium Alginate Dressing 4" x 4.75" Rectangle Calcium Alginate Sterile, 10 EA/BX

Calcium Alginate Dressing 4" x 4.75" Rectangle Calcium Alginate Sterile, 10 EA/BX

This calcium alginate dressing is a sterile rectangular sheet for wound care. It fits care settings that need absorbency for moderate to heavy wound exudate and may also help control minor bleeding. The 4 inch x 4.75 inch size can be trimmed to fit wound dimensions, and a secondary dressing is needed to keep it in place and protect the wound.

Good Fit For

• Wounds with moderate to heavy exudate
• Packing or filling dead space in a wound
• Care settings that use a secondary dressing over alginates

Key Features

• Calcium alginate sheet helps absorb moderate to heavy wound exudate
• May help control minor bleeding during wound care
• Rectangular 4 inch x 4.75 inch dressing can be trimmed to fit wound dimensions
• Optimal gelling profile helps reduce sticking to the wound bed for one-piece removal
• Non-occlusive design with physical integrity to support dressing changes
• Sterile and not made with natural rubber latex

Applications and Usage

• Managing wounds with moderate to heavy drainage
• Filling or packing wound dead space
• Supporting wound care when minor bleeding control is needed
• Use in wound protocols that call for a secondary dressing

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 10.2 cm.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• A secondary dressing is needed to hold the alginate in place and help protect the wound from outside contaminants.
• This dressing may be trimmed to fit wound dimensions.
• Do not reuse.

FAQ

• What type of wounds is this calcium alginate dressing intended for? This calcium alginate dressing is intended for wounds with moderate to heavy amounts of exudate and may help control minor bleeding.
• Can this dressing be used to fill wound dead space? Yes. The dressing can be used to fill or pack the dead space in a wound.
• Does this dressing need a secondary cover dressing? Yes. A secondary dressing is needed to hold the alginate in place and to help protect the wound from outside contaminants.
• Can the dressing be cut to fit the wound? Yes. The dressing may be trimmed to fit wound dimensions.
• Is this calcium alginate dressing sterile and latex free? Yes. This dressing is sterile and not made with natural rubber latex.

From McKesson.