Product Specifications
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Product Overview
Gentell - 88512 - Calcium Alginate Dressing with Silver is a highly effective wound care product designed to promote healing in moderate to heavily exuding wounds. This sterile dressing combines the moisture-retention properties of calcium alginate with the antimicrobial benefits of ionic silver, making it ideal for managing wounds prone to infection.
Features:
- Made from natural seaweed-derived calcium alginate fibers
- Contains ionic silver for antimicrobial protection
- Highly absorbent, forming a soft gel upon contact with wound exudate
- Maintains a moist wound environment conducive to healing
- Non-adhesive to minimize trauma during dressing changes
- Sterile and latex-free
Specifications:
- Material: Calcium alginate with ionic silver
- Size: Available in various standardized dimensions
- Sterility: Individually sterile-packaged
- Shelf Life: Check packaging for expiration date
Use Suggestion:
Apply the dressing directly to the wound bed after cleansing. Cover with an appropriate secondary dressing if needed. Suitable for partial-thickness burns, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, and surgical wounds requiring infection control. Monitor wound progress and change dressing as needed based on exudate levels or as directed by a healthcare professional.