Molnlycke Healthcare Calcium Alginate Dressing with Silver Melgisorb Ag 4" x 4" Square Sterile

Calcium Alginate Dressing with Silver Melgisorb Ag 4" x 4" Square Sterile

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 choosing an absorbent silver alginate dressing may find it useful when exudate management and a moist wound environment are important. This dressing forms a hydrophilic gel on contact with exudate 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
• Settings where a sterile square dressing format is preferred

Key Features

• Calcium alginate dressing with ionic silver for moderate to heavily exuding partial- to full-thickness wounds
• Absorbent design forms a hydrophilic gel on contact with wound exudate
• Helps stop lateral wicking of exudate, which may reduce periwound maceration
• Supports a moist wound environment conducive to wound healing
• Sustained silver release for up to 14 days
• Sterile 4 inch x 4 inch square format for wound care use

Applications and Usage

• Absorbing exudate from partial- to full-thickness wounds
• Helping manage lateral wicking around moderate to heavily exuding wounds
• Maintaining a moist wound environment during wound dressing changes

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This dressing is intended for moderate to heavily exuding partial- to full-thickness wounds.
• The square dressing size is 4 inch x 4 inch, which may matter for wound coverage planning.
• Silver release is described 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 manage 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 help maintain a moist wound environment? Yes. The product details state that the dressing provides a moist environment conducive to wound healing.
• How long does the silver release last? The product details state sustained silver release for up to 14 days.
• What size is this dressing? This dressing is a 4 inch x 4 inch square.

From Melgisorb Ag by Molnlycke Healthcare.