Calcium alginate dressings that gel on contact with exudate; suited to heavily exuding and cavity wounds.
| Regulatory Class | Medical Device (MDA) — confirm class |
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Product Overview
Calcium alginate dressings, derived from seaweed, form a gel on contact with wound exudate and are ideal for heavily exuding and cavity wounds. A specialist clinical tier.
Unique Selling Points
- Very high absorbency for heavy exudate
- Conforms to cavity and irregular wounds
- Supports haemostasis
- Gels on contact for atraumatic removal
- Multiple sizes / rope format
Directions for Use
- Cleanse the wound.
- Pack or lay the alginate into the wound, filling cavities loosely.
- Cover with a secondary dressing.
- Change when saturated or per protocol.
Specifications
| Material | Calcium alginate |
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| Formats | Flat / rope |
| Wear time | 1–3 days (exudate-dependent) |
| Use | External use only |
Coming soon
Supplier and size range are being finalised. MDA registration will be verified on the MDA portal (mdar.mda.gov.my) prior to launch.
