Molnlycke Healthcare Calcium Alginate Dressing with Silver Melgisorb Ag 4" x 4" Square Sterile, 10EA/BX 10BX/CS

Calcium Alginate Dressing with Silver Melgisorb Ag 4" x 4" Square Sterile, 10EA/BX 10BX/CS

Melgisorb Ag calcium alginate dressing with silver is a sterile 4 inch x 4 inch square wound dressing for moderate to heavily exuding partial- to full-thickness wounds. Buyers may choose it for wound care settings that need an absorbent dressing that forms a hydrophilic gel on contact with exudate to help manage moisture and reduce lateral wicking. This version combines calcium alginate with ionic silver and offers sustained silver release for up to 14 days.

Good Fit For

• Managing moderate to heavily exuding wounds
• Partial- to full-thickness wound care
• Clinical wound dressing changes
• Facilities standardizing on sterile square dressings with silver

Key Features

• Calcium alginate dressing with ionic silver for wound care applications where absorbency and silver are needed
• Made for moderate to heavily exuding partial- to full-thickness wounds
• Forms a hydrophilic gel on contact with wound exudate to help manage moisture
• Helps stop lateral wicking of exudate, which may reduce periwound maceration
• Creates a moist environment conducive to wound healing
• Sterile 4 inch x 4 inch square format for ready-to-use application

Applications and Usage

• Applying to moderate to heavily exuding partial-thickness wounds
• Applying to moderate to heavily exuding full-thickness wounds
• Managing wound moisture while helping reduce lateral exudate spread
• Using a sterile silver dressing in routine wound care workflows

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This dressing is intended for moderate to heavily exuding partial- to full-thickness wounds.
• The dressing interacts with wound exudate to form a hydrophilic gel, so exudate level is an important selection factor.
• Sustained silver release is noted for up to 14 days.

FAQ

• What type of wounds is this dressing intended 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 helps stop lateral wicking of exudate and may help reduce periwound maceration.
• Does this dressing help maintain a moist wound environment? Yes. The dressing creates a moist environment conducive to wound healing while managing exudate.
• What size is this Melgisorb Ag dressing? This dressing is a 4 inch x 4 inch square.
• Is the dressing sterile, and how long does the silver release last? Yes. This dressing is sterile, and the product details note sustained silver release for up to 14 days.

From Melgisorb Ag by Molnlycke Healthcare.