Product Details
DRESSING ALGINATE 4IN X 4.75IN REINFORCED GELLING FIBER
Manufacturer: Cardinal Health™
MFG#: 10012419
NDC: 10012419
PID: 656758
10/BX
$89.73
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| Product Name | DRESSING ALGINATE 4IN X 4.75IN REINFORCED GELLING FIBER |
| Product Type | Silver Gelling Fiber Dressing |
| Key Ingredients | High G Calcium Alginate, Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), Ionic Silver Complex (Silver Sodium Hydrogen Zirconium Phosphate) |
| Mechanism of Action | Absorbs wound exudate and converts it into a gel; releases silver ions to reduce microbial growth |
| Size | 4 in x 4.75 in |
| Material | Reinforced nonwoven pad |
| Sterility | Sterile |
| Latex Info | Not Made With Latex |
| Application | Apply directly to wound; maintain moist environment for healing |
| Wound Types | Chronic wounds, pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical wounds |
| Absorption Capacity | High, forms gel upon contact with wound fluid |
| Antimicrobial Action | Silver ions provide broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity |
| Removal | Easy removal due to gel formation, minimizes trauma |
| Uses | Promotes wound healing, prevents infection, manages exudate, maintains moist wound environment |
Description
DRESSING ALGINATE 4IN X 4.75IN REINFORCED GELLING FIBER is a highly effective wound care dressing designed to promote optimal healing conditions. Constructed from reinforced nonwoven pads, it combines high guluronic acid (G) calcium alginate, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), and an ionic silver complex (silver sodium hydrogen zirconium phosphate), ensuring both strength and functionality.
Upon contact with wound exudate, the alginate component transforms absorbed fluid into a gel. This gelling action creates and maintains a moist wound environment, which is critical for accelerating tissue repair and minimizing scarring. The gel formation also aids in the gentle removal of the dressing, reducing trauma to newly formed tissue during dressing changes.
The presence of an ionic silver complex allows for the controlled release of silver ions in response to wound fluid. Silver acts as an antimicrobial agent, reducing the risk of infection and helping to maintain a balanced microbial environment at the wound site. This feature is particularly beneficial for wounds at risk of infection or for managing chronic and heavily exuding wounds.
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The cost of DRESSING ALGINATE 4IN X 4.75IN REINFORCED GELLING FIBER is $$89.73
DRESSING ALGINATE 4IN X 4.75IN REINFORCED GELLING FIBER is manufactured by Cardinal Health™.
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