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

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

This calcium alginate dressing rope is a sterile wound dressing sized 3/4 inch x 12 inch for packing or filling wound dead space. It may fit facilities and clinicians managing wounds with moderate to heavy exudate who want an absorptive, non-occlusive dressing that can be removed in one piece. The rope format may be trimmed to fit wound dimensions, and a secondary dressing is needed to keep it in place and help protect the wound.

Good Fit For

• Packing or filling wound dead space
• Managing wounds with moderate to heavy exudate
• Clinical wound care settings using a secondary dressing

Key Features

• Rope-style calcium alginate dressing for filling or packing wound dead space
• Helps absorb moderate to heavy wound exudate for moisture management
• Optimal gelling profile helps reduce sticking to the wound bed and supports one-piece removal
• Non-occlusive design for wound care applications that call for absorbency
• May be trimmed to fit wound dimensions for more flexible placement
• Sterile and not made with natural rubber latex

Applications and Usage

• Filling wound cavities or dead space with a rope dressing
• Managing moderate to heavy wound drainage
• Using under a secondary dressing to help keep the alginate in place
• Trimming the rope dressing to match wound dimensions

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• 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.
• Choose the rope format when wound packing or filling dead space is needed.

FAQ

• What kind of wounds is this calcium alginate dressing intended for? This dressing is intended for wounds with moderate to heavy exudate and may be used to fill or pack dead space in a wound.
• Does this dressing need another dressing over it? 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 size? 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.
• What size is this rope dressing? This dressing measures 3/4 inch x 12 inch.

From McKesson.