Derma Algicell Calcium Alginate Dressing with Antimicrobial Silver

Features

• Derma Algicell Calcium Alginate Dressing come with Antimicrobial Silver
• Comprised of a proprietary blend of mannuronic (high gelling) and guluronic (high wet-strength alginic acids, is designed to gel well while keeping its physical integrity for intact removal
• High absorption capacity helps to reduce the risk of tissue maceration and allows for increased time between dressing changes
• Does not leave any silver coated nylon thread residue in the wound upon removal of the dressing
• Provides an effective barrier to bacterial penetration
• Designed to gel well while keeping its physical integrity for intact removal
• Minimizes fibrous residue
• Maintains a moist environment, conducive to wound healing
• Facilitates ease of removal
• Used for
  - Diabetic foot ulcers
  - Leg ulcers (venous stasis ulcers, arterial ulcers and leg ulcers of mixed etiology)
  - Pressure ulcers/sores (partial and full thickness)
  - Donor sites
  - Traumatic and surgical wounds

More Information

• Caution: It is not indicated for treatment of third degree burns, patients with a known sensitivity to alginates or silver or control of heavy bleeding