Lohmann & Rauscher Silver Calcium Alginate Dressing Suprasorb A + Ag 4 X 4 Inch Square Sterile

Silver Calcium Alginate Dressing Suprasorb A + Ag 4 X 4 Inch Square Sterile

Suprasorb A + Ag silver calcium alginate dressing is a sterile 4 X 4 inch square wound dressing for heavily exuding wounds. Buyers may choose it when they need a highly absorbent dressing that can conform to the wound bed and help fill deeper wound areas. This dressing forms a gel on contact with wound exudate and uses silver for an antibacterial effect on bacteria in the dressing.

Good Fit For

• Care of heavily exuding wounds
• Wound beds that need a conforming dressing
• Deep wounds where filler-like coverage is helpful

Key Features

• Made for heavily exuding wounds, helping manage high levels of wound exudate
• Highly absorbent calcium alginate supports fluid handling during dressing wear
• Soft dressing conforms to the wound bed and can fill deep wounds
• Forms a gel when it contacts wound exudate, which can support wound coverage
• Silver has an antibacterial effect on wound bacteria in the dressing
• Sterile 4 X 4 inch square format for wound care workflows

Applications and Usage

• Managing heavily exuding wounds in professional wound care settings
• Covering wound beds that benefit from a soft, conforming dressing
• Filling deeper wound areas while absorbing exudate

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 4 X 4 Inch.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Best aligned with wounds that produce heavier exudate rather than low-drainage wounds
• The dressing changes to a gel on contact with exudate, which may affect removal expectations and dressing checks
• This SKU is a 4 X 4 inch square dressing, so size fit should be confirmed before ordering

FAQ

• What type of wounds is this dressing intended for? Suprasorb A + Ag is intended for the care of heavily exuding wounds.
• How does the dressing handle wound fluid? This calcium alginate dressing is highly absorbent and forms a gel when it comes into contact with wound exudate.
• Will this dressing conform to the wound bed? Yes. The dressing is described as soft and comfortable, and it conforms to most any wound bed. It can also fill deep wounds.
• Does this dressing include silver? Yes. The silver in Suprasorb A + Ag has an antibacterial effect on wound bacteria in the dressing, including Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.
• What size is this dressing? This SKU is a 4 X 4 inch square sterile dressing.

From Suprasorb A + Ag by Lohmann & Rauscher.