Molnlycke Healthcare Calcium Alginate Dressing with Silver Melgisorb Ag 6" x 6" Square

Calcium Alginate Dressing with Silver Melgisorb Ag 6" x 6" Square

Melgisorb Ag calcium alginate dressing with silver is a sterile square wound dressing for moderate to heavily exuding partial- to full-thickness wounds. Buyers may choose it when they need an absorbent dressing that forms a hydrophilic gel on contact with exudate to help reduce lateral wicking and support a moist wound environment. This 6 inch x 6 inch dressing uses ionic silver and can provide sustained silver release for up to 14 days.

Good Fit For

• Managing moderate to heavily exuding wounds
• Partial- to full-thickness wound care
• Settings that need a sterile silver calcium alginate dressing

Key Features

• Calcium alginate dressing with silver for moderate to heavily exuding partial- to full-thickness wounds
• Absorbent dressing forms a hydrophilic gel on contact with wound exudate
• Helps stop lateral wicking of exudate, which may help reduce periwound maceration
• Supports a moist wound environment conducive to wound healing
• Sustained silver release for up to 14 days
• Sterile 6 inch x 6 inch square format

Applications and Usage

• Using on moderate to heavily exuding partial- to full-thickness wounds
• Managing wound exudate while helping reduce lateral wicking
• Supporting a moist wound environment during wound care

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 6 inch x 6 inch, which may matter when matching dressing coverage to the wound area.
• Silver release may last up to 14 days, which can affect dressing selection and care planning.

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 exudate? When the dressing contacts wound exudate, it 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 dressing forms a hydrophilic gel that helps provide a moist environment conducive to wound healing.
• How long does the silver release last? The dressing offers sustained silver release for up to 14 days.
• What size is this dressing? This dressing is a 6 inch x 6 inch square.

From Melgisorb Ag by Molnlycke Healthcare.