Medline Maxorb Extra Calcium Alginate Dressing, 4" X 4" - Replaces 60MSC7044EPZ, EA/1

Maxorb Extra Calcium Alginate Dressing, 4" X 4" - Replaces 60MSC7044EPZ, EA/1

Maxorb Extra calcium alginate dressing is a highly absorbent wound dressing for moderate to heavily draining wounds. It may fit facilities and clinicians managing pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds, donor sites, lacerations, abrasions, and first- and second-degree burns. This 4 inch x 4 inch dressing may be left in place for up to 5 days, with change frequency based on drainage.

Good Fit For

• Managing moderate to heavily draining wounds
• Pressure ulcer care
• Surgical wound and donor site care
• Leg ulcer and diabetic ulcer management

Key Features

• Calcium alginate dressing for moderate to heavily draining wounds
• Highly absorbent design helps manage wound fluid
• Fluid will not wick laterally, which can support more controlled absorption
• Used for pressure ulcers, partial and full-thickness wounds, leg ulcers, and diabetic ulcers
• Also appropriate for surgical wounds, donor sites, lacerations, abrasions, and first- and second-degree burns
• May remain in place for up to 5 days depending on the amount of drainage

Applications and Usage

• Absorbing drainage from pressure ulcers
• Managing exudate in partial and full-thickness wounds
• Supporting care for surgical wounds and donor sites
• Dressing lacerations and abrasions
• Use on first- and second-degree burns

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 05 Inch.
• Do not use on dry wounds
• Not for third-degree burns
• Not for use as a surgical sponge
• Avoid use in patients with a known sensitivity to alginates

FAQ

• What kind of wounds is this calcium alginate dressing used for? This dressing is intended for moderate to heavily draining wounds, including pressure ulcers, partial and full-thickness wounds, leg ulcers, diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds, donor sites, lacerations, abrasions, and first- and second-degree burns.
• How long can this dressing stay in place? Maxorb Extra calcium alginate dressing may be left in place for up to 5 days. Dressing changes depend on the amount of drainage.
• Can this dressing be used on dry wounds? No. This dressing should not be used on dry wounds.
• Can this dressing be used for burns? Yes, it may be used for first- and second-degree burns. It should not be used for third-degree burns.
• Does the dressing help keep fluid from spreading sideways? Yes. The product details state that fluid will not wick laterally.

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