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Alginate Dressings

Alginate Dressings are composed of calcium alginate, a gelatinous and water-insoluble substance. When in contact with a wound, the calcium alginate in the dressing reacts with sodium chloride from the wound. This turns the dressing into a hydrophilic gel that maintains a moist environment for the wound. Good for exudating wounds and helps in debridement and sloughing of wounds. Do not use on low exudating wounds as this will cause dryness and scabbing. Dressings should be changed daily.

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Restore Calcium Alginate Dressing Silvercel Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing - Sterile 3M Tegaderm High Integrity Alginate Dressing
  • Fibers help maintain a moist wound interface.
  • Absorbs Moderate to Heavy Exudate.
  • Prevents maseration by wicking vertically.
  • Used as a primary dressing.
  • Alginate forms a gel on contact with exudate.
  • Sterile - Latex free.
  • Retains its integrity when saturated for quick and easy removal
  • Highly conformable and absorbent
  • Sterile
SilverCel Non-Adherent Antimicrobial Alginate Wound Dressing Melgisorb Calcium Alginate Dressing Melgisorb Plus Calcium Alginate Dressing
  • Used as a primary dressing
  • Alginate forms a gel on contact with exudate
  • maximize protection of the wound bed
  • Provides moist environment for healing to take place.
  • Does not adhere to wound bed.
  • Minimal pain upon dressing removal.
  • Rapidly absorbs exudate and converts into a gel.
  • Designed to decrease pain during dressing changes.
  • Gently absorbs exudate.
Comfeel Plus Ulcer Dressing Comfeel Plus Contour Dressing Argentum Silverlon Antimicrobial Silver Calcium Alginate Dressing
  • Grid Markings for Accurate Measurements.
  • Maintains a Moist Environment for Healing.
  • Change Dressings Less Often.
  • Color change feature indicates, dressing change.
  • Adhesive technology keeps dressing securely in place.
  • "No-touch" system allows easy application.
  • Provides extra absorbency and exudate management.
  • Provides up to 7 days of antimicrobial protection.
  • Permanently plated metallic surface.
ConvaTec KALTOSTAT Alginate Dressing AlgiSite M Calcium Paginate Dressing 3M Tegaderm High Gelling Alginate Dressing
  • Absorbs up to 20 times its own weight in wound exudate.
  • Maintains its integrity, does not dissipate in the wound.
  • may be left in place up to 7 days, trauma-free removal.
  • Maintains a moist wound environment.
  • Conforms to wound contours.
  • Highly absorbent, less fiber shed.

  • Forms a gel-like consistency as they absorb exudate.
  • Highly absorbent dressings, 20 times their own weight.
  • Two Alginate options to meet wound needs.
ConvaTec CarboFlex Odor Control Non-Adhesive Dressing Derma Sciences Medihoney HCS Hydrogel Colloidal Sheet Dressing ALLEVYN Alginate Gentle Border Silver Dressing
  • Alginate/hydrofiber layer keeps wound moist.
  • Activated charcoal layer absorbs odors.
  • Advanced mult-layered dressing.
  • 63% Active Leptospermum Honey content
  • Cooling and soothing upon application
  • For dry to moderate exuding wound
  • Rapid and sustained antibacterial action
  • Optimal exudate management
  • A unique two-in-one solution for exuding chronic wounds
MEDIHONEY Calcium Alginate Dressing with Active Leptospermum Honey Derma Sciences Medihoney Honeycolloid Dressing - Non-Adhesive Restore Silver Calcium Alginate Dressing
  • High percentage of Leptospermum honey.
  • Works in the presence of wound fluid, blood, and tissue.
  • Provides a optimum healing environment
  • Non-occlusive, requires second dressing
  • Easy to remove without disrupting the wound bed
  • Contains 95% active Leptospermum Honey
  • Releases silver ions in the presence of wound exudate.
  • Effective antimicrobial agent.
  • Assists in maintaining a moist environment.
Algicell Calcium Alginate with Silver by Derma Sciences Allevyn AG Gentle Adhesive Silver Dressing Allevyn AG Adhesive Silver Dressing
  • Provides an effective barrier to bacterial penetration.
  • Designed to gel well while keeping its physical integrity.
  • Facilitates ease of removal
  • Rapid and sustained antibacterial action.
  • Optimal exudate management.
  • Sustained antibacterial activity for 7 days.
  • Optimal exudate management
  • Easy to use range of dressing sizes
  • Non-adherent wound contact layer
Curasorb Calcium Alginate Dressing Kendall Alginate Hydrocolloid Dressings (Formerly Ultec Pro) AlgiSite M Calcium Paginate Dressing
  • Absorbs 20 Times Its Own Weight in Exudate
  • Gel Block Feature Encourages Vertical Wicking
  • More Efficient Removal of Exudate
  • Designed for use on lightly exudating to dry wounds.
  • Maintains an optimal moist healing environment.
  • Unique formulation absorbs exudate
  • Maintains a moist wound environment.
  • Conforms to wound contours.
  • Highly absorbent, less fiber shed.

AlgiSite M Calcium Paginate Dressing Smith & Nephew Algisite M Calcium Alginate Dressing Fibracol Plus Collagen Wound Dressing with Alginate
  • Maintains a moist wound environment.
  • Conforms to wound contours.
  • Highly absorbent, less fiber shed.

  • Maintains a moist wound environment.
  • Conforms to wound contours.
  • Highly absorbent, less fiber shed.

  • 90% Collagen and 10% Calcium Alginate.
  • Nonadherent and Removes Easily.
  • Maintains Initial Integrity When Wet.
Argentum Silverlon Antimicrobial Film Top Island Dressings Argentum Silverlon Antimicrobial Negative Pressure Dressing Argentum Silverlon Antimicrobial Wound Contact Dressing
  • Enhances wound healing
  • Helps in minor cuts, scrapes, abrasions and burns
  • Multi-layer, sterile, non-adherent antimicrobial barrier
  • Easy to use contact layer
  • Provides 24/7 antimicrobial protection
  • Has been proven to allow for longer wear times between dressing changes
  • Protection of the dressing against microbial contamination
  • Provides 24/7 antimicrobial protection
  • Has been proven to allow for longer wear times between dressing changes
Argentum Silverlon Antimicrobial Wound Packing Strips Dermarite SilvaKollagen Gel Allevyn Ag Gentle Border Adhesive Silver Dressing
  • Encourage draining by wicking fluids from a body cavity, infected area, or abscess
  • Help remove necrotic tissue from ulcers or other infected wounds when used as a wet to dry packing
  • Local management of lacerations
  • Gel formulation conforms to any wound site
  • Supports natural autolysis by rehydrating and softening
  • Biocompatible and biodegradable
  • Optimal exudate management
  • Easy to use range of dressing sizes
  • Non-adherent wound contact layer
Systagenix NU-DERM Alginate Wound Dressing Argentum Silverlon Non Adherent Wound Pad Dressing Hollister Restore Contact Layer Flex Dressing With TRIACT Technology
  • Traditional non adherent primary dressing
  • Soft non-woven alginate dressing absorbs excess fluid
  • Protects and covers the wound bed
  • Indicated for:
  • - Vascular access or peripheral IV sites
  • - Orthopedic external pin sites
  • - Wound drain sites and surgical wounds (donor and graft sites, incisions)
  • May remain in place for up to seven days
  • Helps minimize damage to newly formed tissue
  • Apply directly to the wound and cover with a secondary dressing