ConvaTec Kaltostat Alginate Dressing — High-Absorbency & Hemostatic Wound Care
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ConvaTec Kaltostat Alginate Dressing — High-Absorbency & Hemostatic Wound Care
The clinical gold standard for heavily exuding wounds and minor bleeding. ConvaTec Kaltostat is an absorbent, sterile, non-woven dressing composed of sodium and calcium alginate fibers. Engineered for durability and high-capacity fluid management, Kaltostat transforms into a firm, cohesive gel upon contact with wound exudate. This unique "firm gel" technology allows the dressing to be removed in one piece, minimizing trauma to the healing wound bed and reducing the risk of fiber residue.
✔ Superior Structural Integrity — Easy, One-Piece Removal ✔ Hemostatic Properties — Helps Control Minor Bleeding ✔ High Absorbency — Manages Moderate to Heavy Exudate ✔ Multi-Functional — Supports Autolytic Debridement
Product Details & Available Sizes
| Manufacturer | ConvaTec |
|---|---|
| Material | Calcium-Sodium Alginate (Non-Woven) |
| 2" x 2" (5x5 cm) | Item # 168210 — Sterile, individual pad |
| 4" x 4.75" (10x12 cm) | Item # 168212 — Sterile, individual pad |
| 1" x 12" Rope (2g) | Item # 168117 — For packing deep cavity wounds |
| Sterility | Sterile |
| Latex | Not made with natural rubber latex |
| Recommended Wear Time | Up to 7 days (depending on exudate volume) |
| Secondary Dressing | Required (Foam, Gauze, or Transparent Film) |
Indicated For — Wound Types
- Moderate to heavily exuding chronic and acute wounds
- Pressure injuries (Stages 2, 3, and 4)
- Venous leg ulcers and arterial ulcers
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Donor sites and post-operative surgical wounds
- Lacerations, abrasions, and skin tears
- Management of minor bleeding in superficial wounds
Why Clinicians Choose Kaltostat
Kaltostat stands apart from standard alginates due to its unique fiber blend. While many alginates fragment or "wash away" when saturated, Kaltostat creates a thick, supportive gel layer that maintains its shape. This not only protects the wound bed from drying out but also assists in the natural debridement process by keeping the environment moist and stable.
- Hemostatic Support: The calcium ions in Kaltostat help initiate the clotting cascade, making it an excellent choice for minor "weeping" or bleeding wounds.
- High-Capacity Fluid Lock: Absorbs many times its weight in fluid, pulling harmful exudate and bacteria away from the wound surface.
- Reduced Maceration: By locking moisture within the gel, it prevents fluid from leaking onto the surrounding healthy skin (periwound), reducing the risk of skin breakdown.
- Painless Dressing Changes: Because it turns into a smooth gel, it does not stick to the wound. Even in dry wounds, it can be easily removed after a quick saline soak.
- Versatile Formatting: Available in both flat pads for surface wounds and rope format for tunneling or deep cavity packing.
Application & Removal Tips
Cleanse the wound site. For flat dressings, cut or fold the Kaltostat pad to fit the wound dimensions exactly. For deep wounds, loosely pack the Kaltostat rope, ensuring no "dead space" remains. Cover with an appropriate secondary dressing. Removal: If the dressing appears dry, saturate it with sterile saline before lifting to ensure a completely atraumatic removal.
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