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Cutimed Alginate 10cm x 10cm x10

IDD7986, 72634-01



Cutimed Alginate is a calcium sodium alginate dressing made out of natural seaweed. The alginate component of this dressing allows it to absorb up to 20 times its own weight in exudate.

Features

• Exchange of calcium ions in the dressing with sodium ions in the exudate transforms the alginate into a moist gel
• Provides a moist environment to help with wound healing
• Calcium ions have haemostatic properties when in contact with exudate
• Reduces the risk of maceration
• Excellent wet integrit

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Specs
Alginate
Sterile Yes
Indications Wound characteristics

• Moderate to heavily exuding wounds
• Shallow and deep wounds

Chronic wounds, such as:

• Venous ulcer
• Arterial ulcer
• Pressure ulcer
• Diabetic ulcer

Acute wounds, such as:

• Skin donor sites
• Abrasions and lacerations
• Superficial and partial thickness burns
Waterproof No
Dressing
Sterile Yes
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