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Cutimed Alginate Ribbon 2.5cm x 30cm x5

ID:D7989 , 7263411
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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

Specs
Alginate
Sterile Yes
Indications Wound characteristics

&bull Moderate to heavily exuding wounds
&bull Shallow and deep wounds

Chronic wounds, such as:

&bull Venous ulcer
&bull Arterial ulcer
&bull Pressure ulcer
&bull Diabetic ulcer

Acute wounds, such as:

&bull Skin donor sites
&bull Abrasions and lacerations
&bull Superficial and partial thickness burns"
Waterproof No
Dressing
Sterile Yes
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