McKesson Calcium Alginate Dressing with Antimicrobial Silver 4" x 8" Rectangle Sterile, 5/BX 10BX/CS

Calcium Alginate Dressing with Antimicrobial Silver 4" x 8" Rectangle Sterile, 5/BX 10BX/CS

This calcium alginate dressing with antimicrobial silver is a sterile 4 inch x 8 inch rectangular sheet for wound care settings that need absorbency and antimicrobial silver in one dressing. It may fit buyers managing wounds with moderate to heavy exudate, especially when packing dead space or supporting minor bleeding control is part of the care plan. The dressing is highly absorptive, non-occlusive, and can be trimmed to fit wound dimensions.

Good Fit For

• Wounds with moderate to heavy exudate
• Packing or filling wound dead space
• Care settings that prefer sterile sheet dressings
• Latex-sensitive environments

Key Features

• Calcium alginate dressing with 5% silver for wound care applications that call for antimicrobial silver
• Helps absorb moderate to heavy wound exudate, supporting moisture management
• May help control minor bleeding and can be used to fill or pack wound dead space
• Optimal gelling profile helps reduce sticking to the wound bed for one-piece removal
• Sterile rectangular sheet in a 4 inch x 8 inch size that may be trimmed to fit the wound
• Not made with natural rubber latex

Applications and Usage

• Managing wounds that produce moderate to heavy exudate
• Packing wound dead space as part of dressing application
• Supporting minor bleeding control during wound dressing changes
• Trimming a sheet dressing to better match wound dimensions

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 10.2 cm.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• A secondary dressing is needed to hold the alginate in place and help protect the wound from outside contaminants.
• This dressing is single use only and should not be reused.
• The sheet may be trimmed to fit the wound dimensions.

FAQ

• What type 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 and can be used to fill or pack dead space in a wound.
• Does this dressing require a secondary dressing? Yes. A secondary dressing is needed to keep the alginate dressing in place and to help protect the wound from outside contaminants.
• Can the dressing be cut to size? Yes. The dressing may be trimmed to fit wound dimensions.
• Is the dressing sterile? Yes. This dressing is sterile.
• Will the dressing stick to the wound bed? The dressing has an optimal gelling profile that helps it avoid sticking to the wound bed and helps maintain physical integrity for removal in one piece.

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