McKesson Calcium Alginate Dressing with Antimicrobial Silver 2" x 2" Square Sterile

Calcium Alginate Dressing with Antimicrobial Silver 2" x 2" Square Sterile

This calcium alginate dressing with antimicrobial silver is a sterile 2 inch x 2 inch square sheet for wound care. It may fit workflows that need a highly absorptive, non-occlusive dressing for moderate to heavy exudate, with the option to trim the sheet or use it to fill or pack dead space in a wound. The dressing is made to gel without sticking to the wound bed and helps support one-piece removal.

Good Fit For

• Managing wounds with moderate to heavy exudate
• Filling or packing wound dead space when appropriate
• Settings that require a sterile dressing option
• Buyers seeking a latex-free wound dressing

Key Features

• Calcium alginate dressing with antimicrobial silver for wound care needs
• Helps absorb moderate to heavy wound exudate
• May help control minor bleeding during dressing use
• Square 2 inch x 2 inch sheet can be trimmed to fit wound dimensions
• Optimal gelling profile helps avoid sticking to the wound bed and supports removal in one piece
• Sterile and not made with natural rubber latex

Applications and Usage

• Covering wounds that need a highly absorptive dressing
• Managing drainage in wounds with moderate to heavy exudate
• Packing or filling dead space in a wound
• Trimming the dressing to better match wound dimensions

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• 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 kind of wounds is this dressing intended for? This calcium alginate dressing is intended for wounds with moderate to heavy exudate. It may also help control minor bleeding.
• Can this dressing be cut to fit the wound? Yes. The 2 inch x 2 inch sheet may be trimmed to fit wound dimensions.
• 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 cover dressing? Yes. A secondary dressing is needed to hold the alginate in place and help protect the wound from outside contaminants.
• Is this dressing sterile and latex-free? Yes. This dressing is sterile and not made with natural rubber latex.

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