Molnlycke Healthcare Calcium Alginate Dressing Melgisorb Plus 2" x 2" Square Calcium Alginate Sterile

Calcium Alginate Dressing Melgisorb Plus 2" x 2" Square Calcium Alginate Sterile

Melgisorb Plus calcium alginate dressing is a sterile 2 inch x 2 inch square wound dressing made for managing high exuding wounds. Buyers may choose it when they need strong absorption, high wet strength for one-piece removal, and retention that helps limit maceration. This dressing can also be cut to shape and becomes gel-like on contact with exudate or solutions containing sodium ions such as saline.

Good Fit For

• Managing high exuding wounds
• Cavity wound applications
• Situations where the dressing may need to be cut to shape

Key Features

• Calcium alginate dressing for high exuding wounds
• High absorption helps manage heavier wound drainage
• High wet strength supports removal in one piece
• High retention helps limit maceration
• Can be cut to shape for more flexible placement
• Sterile 2 inch x 2 inch square format

Applications and Usage

• Absorbing drainage from high exuding wounds
• Use in cavity wounds
• Cutting the dressing to fit the wound area as needed
• Use when saline or wound exudate will turn the dressing gel-like

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Best matched to wounds with higher exudate based on the absorption profile
• The dressing becomes gel-like when it contacts exudate or sodium-ion solutions such as saline
• A 2 inch x 2 inch square size may matter when selecting coverage or planning to trim the dressing

FAQ

• What type of wounds is this dressing intended for? This calcium alginate dressing is intended for high exuding wounds and is also suitable for cavity wounds.
• Can this dressing be trimmed to fit? Yes. Melgisorb Plus can be cut to shape when a standard square dressing needs a closer fit.
• What happens when the dressing contacts wound fluid or saline? The dressing becomes gel-like on contact with exudate or solutions containing sodium ions, such as saline.
• Does this dressing help with removal? Yes. The dressing has high wet strength, which helps allow removal in one piece.
• Is this dressing sterile? Yes. This Melgisorb Plus calcium alginate dressing is sterile.

From Melgisorb Plus by Molnlycke Healthcare.