NU-DERM Alginate Wound Dressing — High-Absorbency & Cohesive Gelling
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NU-DERM Alginate Wound Dressing — High-Absorbency & Cohesive Gelling
Maximum fluid control with effortless, one-piece removal. NU-DERM Alginate is a sterile, non-woven dressing composed of high-G (guluronic acid) calcium alginate fibers. Engineered for high-capacity absorption, it quickly reacts with wound exudate to form a soft, conformable gel. This gelling process creates a moist environment that supports autolytic debridement and natural healing, while the high fiber strength ensures the dressing stays together when wet—allowing for a clean, atraumatic removal without leaving residue in the wound bed.
✔ Superior Absorption — Manages Moderate to Heavy Exudate ✔ High-G Fiber Strength — Lifts Cleanly in One Piece ✔ Conformable Design — Fills Irregular Wound Shapes and Cavities ✔ Supports Debridement — Maintains an Optimal Moist Environment
Product Details & Available Sizes
| Manufacturer | Systagenix / Acelity |
|---|---|
| Material | High-G Calcium Alginate (Non-Woven) |
| Size: 2" x 2" (5x5 cm) | Item # 2931 — Sterile, individual pad |
| Size: 4" x 4" (10x10 cm) | Item # 2932 — Sterile, individual pad |
| Size: 4" x 8" (10x20 cm) | Item # 2934 — Sterile, individual pad |
| 12" Alginate Rope (2g) | Item # 2935 — Ideal for tunneling and deep cavity wounds |
| Sterility | Sterile |
| Secondary Dressing | Required (e.g., TIELLE Foam 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
- Post-operative surgical wounds and donor sites
- Traumatic wounds, abrasions, and skin tears
The NU-DERM Advantage — Engineered for Structural Integrity
Many standard alginates can become "slushy" or fragment when they reach full saturation, requiring time-consuming irrigation to clean the wound. NU-DERM Alginate is designed with a specific fiber weave that maintains its structural integrity even after turning into a gel. This protects the fragile new tissue (granulation) from being disturbed during dressing changes and reduces the overall risk of infection caused by left-behind fibers.
- Rapid Gelling Action: Instantly pulls excess fluid away from the wound surface to prevent periwound maceration.
- Optimal Moisture Balance: Keeps the wound bed hydrated enough to allow the body's natural enzymes to clean the wound (autolysis).
- Flexible Packing: The soft pad and rope formats are highly conformable, ensuring no "dead space" is left in deep wounds where bacteria can multiply.
- Reduced Patient Discomfort: The gel layer prevents the dressing from sticking to the wound, making removal much less painful than traditional gauze.
Application & Removal Tips
Cleanse the wound bed with sterile saline. Place the NU-DERM Alginate pad or rope into the wound bed (it can be cut or folded to fit). Secure with an appropriate secondary dressing to maintain moisture. Removal: The dressing should be changed once it has fully converted to a gel. If the dressing appears dry, simply saturate it with saline before lifting to ensure a completely gentle removal.
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