McKesson Calcium Alginate Dressing 4" x 4.75" Rectangle Calcium Alginate Sterile

Calcium Alginate Dressing 4" x 4.75" Rectangle Calcium Alginate Sterile

This calcium alginate dressing is a sterile rectangular sheet for wound care. Buyers may choose it for wounds with moderate to heavy exudate, especially when a dressing that can be trimmed to fit and removed in one piece is helpful. The dressing measures 4 inch x 4.75 inch, is highly absorptive and non-occlusive, and requires a secondary dressing to keep it in place.

Good Fit For

• Managing wounds with moderate to heavy exudate
• Filling or packing wound dead space
• Workflows that use a secondary dressing for secure placement
• Settings that prefer latex-free wound care products

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
• Can fill or pack dead space in a wound when needed
• Sterile and not made with natural rubber latex

Applications and Usage

• Covering wounds that need a highly absorptive, non-occlusive dressing
• Packing or filling dead space in a wound
• Trimming the dressing to better match wound dimensions
• Using under a secondary dressing to help protect the wound from outside contaminants

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 10.2 cm.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• A secondary dressing is needed to hold the alginate in place and help protect the wound.
• This dressing is single use only and should not be reused.
• Trim to fit wound dimensions when needed.

FAQ

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

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