McKesson Calcium Alginate Dressing .75" x 12" Rope Calcium Alginate Sterile, 5/BX 10BX/CS

Calcium Alginate Dressing .75" x 12" Rope Calcium Alginate Sterile, 5/BX 10BX/CS

This calcium alginate dressing is a sterile rope dressing for wound packing and dead space management. It fits care settings that need absorbency for moderate to heavy wound exudate and may help control minor bleeding. The rope measures 3/4 inch x 12 inch and can be trimmed to fit wound dimensions, but it needs a secondary dressing to hold it in place.

Good Fit For

• Packing or filling wound dead space
• Wound care where moderate to heavy exudate is present
• Settings that require a sterile dressing option
• Facilities seeking a latex-free wound dressing

Key Features

• Calcium alginate rope format helps fill or pack dead space in a wound
• Handles moderate to heavy wound exudate for absorbent wound care
• May help control minor bleeding during dressing use
• Optimal gelling profile helps reduce sticking to the wound bed for one-piece removal
• Sterile, non-occlusive dressing for professional wound management
• Not made with natural rubber latex

Applications and Usage

• Packing wounds with dead space
• Managing wounds with moderate to heavy exudate
• Using a trim-to-fit rope dressing when wound dimensions vary
• Applying under a secondary dressing to help keep the alginate in place

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 1.9 cm.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• A secondary dressing is needed to hold the alginate in place and help protect the wound from outside contaminants.
• Do not reuse.
• The dressing may be trimmed to fit wound dimensions.

FAQ

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

From McKesson.