Molnlycke Healthcare Calcium Alginate Dressing with Silver Melgisorb Ag 1.2" x 18" Rectangle Sterile

Calcium Alginate Dressing with Silver Melgisorb Ag 1.2" x 18" Rectangle Sterile

Melgisorb Ag calcium alginate dressing with silver is a sterile absorbent wound dressing for moderate to heavily exuding partial- to full-thickness wounds. Buyers may choose it when they need moisture management with silver and a dressing that forms a hydrophilic gel on contact with exudate. This rectangle dressing measures 1.2 x 18 inch and uses calcium alginate with CMC.

Good Fit For

• Managing moderate to heavily exuding wounds
• Partial- to full-thickness wound care
• When reducing lateral wicking is an important dressing need
• When a long, narrow rectangle dressing format is preferred

Key Features

• For moderate to heavily exuding partial- to full-thickness wounds
• Absorbent calcium alginate dressing with ionic silver
• Forms a hydrophilic gel on contact with wound exudate
• Helps stop lateral wicking of exudate to reduce periwound maceration
• Creates a moist environment conducive to wound healing
• Sustained silver release for up to 14 days

Applications and Usage

• Absorbing exudate from partial- to full-thickness wounds
• Helping manage moisture around wounds with moderate to heavy drainage
• Supporting a moist wound environment during dressing care
• Using a silver-containing dressing where sustained silver release is desired

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This dressing is intended for moderate to heavily exuding partial- to full-thickness wounds.
• The dressing measures 1.2 x 18 inch, so buyers should confirm the format fits the wound care protocol.
• Silver release is described for up to 14 days.

FAQ

• What type of wounds is this dressing meant for? This calcium alginate dressing with silver is intended for moderate to heavily exuding partial- to full-thickness wounds.
• How does the dressing handle wound exudate? On contact with wound exudate, the dressing creates a hydrophilic gel. That gel helps stop lateral wicking of exudate and may help reduce periwound maceration.
• Does this dressing include silver? Yes. The dressing uses ionic silver and is described with sustained silver release for up to 14 days.
• What size is this dressing? This rectangle dressing measures 1.2 x 18 inch.
• Is the dressing sterile? Yes. This Melgisorb Ag calcium alginate dressing with silver is sterile.

From Melgisorb Ag by Molnlycke Healthcare.