Gelling Fiber Wound Dressing, 6" x 6"

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Reinforced gelling fiber dressings are sterile, non-woven calcium/sodium alginates consisting of a high M alginate in a cohesive fiber construction. As wound fluid is absorbed, the alginate forms a gel, which assists in maintaining a moist environment for optimal wound healing and the formation of granulation tissue.

• Type of dressing: Primary dressing.
• Change frequency: Up to 7 days.
• Highly absorbent gelling fibers.
• Cohesive fiber construction.
• May be used for the management of moderate to heavy exuding, partial to full thickness wounds, including: Pressure ulcers, graft and donor site, venous, arterial and diabetic ulcers, post-operative surgical wounds, lacerations and abrasions, cavity wounds, trauma wounds, superficial and partial thickness burns, control minor bleeding in superficial wounds.
• Contraindications: Dry eschar, third-degree burns, surgical implantation, heavy bleeding and individuals with known sensitivity to alginates.
• Latex-free.