Product Specifications
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Product Overview
The Gentell Algicell Calcium Alginate Dressing (88100) is a sterile, soft, and highly absorbent wound care product designed for moderate to heavily exuding wounds. The rope-shaped dressing (3/4" x 36") conforms easily to wound contours, making it ideal for packing deep or irregular wounds, including tunnels and cavities.
Features:
- Made from natural calcium alginate derived from seaweed, providing excellent fluid absorption and gel formation upon contact with wound exudate.
- Promotes a moist wound healing environment while assisting in autolytic debridement.
- Sterile to minimize infection risk and support optimal wound healing conditions.
- Soft, non-adherent fibers reduce trauma during removal and enhance patient comfort.
- Conforms to wound beds, ensuring thorough contact for effective management.
Specifications:
- Material: Calcium alginate
- Size: 3/4" width x 36" length
- Form: Rope
- Color: White
- Sterility: Sterile
- Single-use, disposable product
Use Suggestion:
Place the Algicell Rope dressing loosely into the wound cavity or tunnel, ensuring complete contact with the wound bed. Cover with a secondary dressing to secure it in place. Change as needed or when saturated, based on wound exudate levels and healthcare provider recommendations. Suitable for wounds such as pressure ulcers, surgical wounds, diabetic ulcers, and venous leg ulcers with moderate to heavy drainage. Always assess wound conditions before application.
