McKesson Calcium Alginate Dressing with Antimicrobial Silver 2" x 2" Square Sterile, 10/BX 10BX/CS

Calcium Alginate Dressing with Antimicrobial Silver 2" x 2" Square Sterile, 10/BX 10BX/CS

This calcium alginate dressing with antimicrobial silver is a sterile 2 inch x 2 inch square sheet for wound care. It may fit facilities and clinicians managing wounds with moderate to heavy exudate, especially when a highly absorptive, non-occlusive dressing is preferred. The dressing 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

• Managing wounds with moderate to heavy exudate
• Filling or packing wound dead space when appropriate
• Workflows that use a secondary dressing for securement and protection
• Latex-free product selection

Key Features

• Calcium alginate dressing with silver for wound care applications
• Helps absorb moderate to heavy wound exudate
• May help control minor bleeding during wound management
• Optimal gelling profile helps reduce sticking to the wound bed for one-piece removal
• 2 inch x 2 inch square sheet may be trimmed to fit wound dimensions
• Sterile and not made with natural rubber latex

Applications and Usage

• Absorbing exudate from wounds that need a highly absorptive dressing
• Helping manage minor bleeding as part of wound care
• Filling or packing dead space in a wound
• Trimming the sheet to better match wound dimensions

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 5.1 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.

FAQ

• What type of wounds is this dressing intended to help manage? This calcium alginate dressing is intended for wounds with moderate to heavy exudate and may help control minor bleeding.
• Can this dressing be cut to fit the wound size? Yes. The 2 inch x 2 inch sheet may be trimmed to fit wound dimensions.
• Does this dressing need a cover dressing? Yes. A secondary dressing is needed to hold the alginate in place and help protect the wound from outside contaminants.
• Is the dressing sterile? Yes. This dressing is sterile.
• Is natural rubber latex used in this dressing? No. This product is not made with natural rubber latex.

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