Medline Maxorb II Silver Alginate Dressings, 5 EA/BX

Maxorb II Silver Alginate Dressings, 5 EA/BX

Maxorb II Silver Alginate Dressings are silver calcium alginate wound dressings for managing shallow or deep wounds with moderate to heavy drainage. They fit facilities and clinicians treating acute and chronic wounds where absorbency and moisture management are important to care workflow. Product details note reinforced alginate ribbon construction with antibacterial silver and vertical wicking to help protect surrounding skin.

Good Fit For

• Managing moderate to heavy wound drainage
• Acute and chronic wound care settings
• Pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, and diabetic foot ulcers
• Surgical, traumatic, and burn wound management

Key Features

• Silver calcium alginate dressing for wound management where absorbency is needed
• Ultra-absorptive 100% calcium alginate helps maintain a moist wound healing environment by managing drainage
• Vertical wicking helps move fluid away from the wound to help reduce periwound skin maceration
• Reinforced alginate ribbon adds structure during use
• Intended for shallow or deep wounds with moderate to heavy drainage
• Box format supports facility purchasing and treatment-room stocking

Applications and Usage

• Managing drainage in partial and full thickness wounds
• Treating pressure ulcers and leg ulcers
• Supporting care for diabetic foot ulcers
• Using in surgical and traumatic wounds
• Managing first and second degree burns

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Drainage should be checked to guide dressing change frequency.
• Choose this dressing when the wound condition calls for shallow or deep coverage with moderate to heavy drainage management.

FAQ

• What types of wounds are these dressings used for? These silver alginate dressings are used for acute and chronic, partial and full thickness wounds, including pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical wounds, traumatic wounds, and first and second degree burns.
• Are these dressings appropriate for heavily draining wounds? Yes. The product is intended for wounds with moderate to heavy drainage and uses ultra-absorptive calcium alginate to manage fluid.
• How does the dressing help protect skin around the wound? Product details state that fluid is wicked vertically, which helps prevent periwound skin maceration.
• How often should the dressing be changed? Dressing changes depend on drainage. The product guidance says to check drainage when determining change frequency.

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