Description
Smith & Nephew ALGISITE M Calcium Alginate Dressing – 4 Configurations – Sizes 2" x 2" to 6" x 8" is a calcium alginate dressing from Smith & Nephew that absorbs exudate and forms a soft gel that maintains a moist wound environment. The line covers sizes from 2" x 2" to 6" x 8" across 4 configurations, so wound care teams can match the exact size to the wound and the protocol. Each configuration is sold as 10/pkg, 6 pkg/cs with its own item number and price.
- Exudate Absorption – Absorbs exudate and forms a gel over the wound surface.
- Full Size Range – Configurations span sizes from 2" x 2" to 6" x 8", which keeps one item-number system across the whole range.
- Department Packaging – Sold as 10/pkg, 6 pkg/cs, so supply rooms can stock at the level each department actually uses.
- Wear Time – The dressing is designed to stay in place for up to 4 days, which reduces unnecessary changes.
Calcium Alginate Dressing Built for Moderate to heavily exuding wounds
For moderate to heavily exuding wounds, the calcium alginate dressing is specified around control, consistency and a setup the team can repeat. Highly permeable, allowing liquid to evaporate6,10 and permitting gaseous exchange. Allows wound contraction, which may help reduce scarring. A unique combination of fibre type and needle bonding process makes the calcium alginate dressing different from other dressings, helping to minimise the shedding of fibres while on the wound and on dressing removal. Dressings can be left in place for up to 4 days, depending on wound type and exudate levels, and patients have reported low pain levels on removal. For wound care teams, that means a predictable setup and fewer mid-procedure workarounds.
Features and Benefits
Calcium Alginate Dressing Design
- Conformable Fit – The calcium alginate dressing are conformable14,17 and easy to remove, and can be cut to fit a wide range of wound shapes and sizes.
- Cut to Shape – To learn how to apply and remove the calcium alginate dressing Dressings, including guidance for wound bed preparation and how to cut dressings to size, please refer to the relevant guidance.
Construction and Handling
- Gel Formation – High-M alginate fibres gel on contact with wound fluid.
Ordering and Workflow
- One Item-Number System – All 4 configurations sit under one listing, so reordering the exact size takes seconds.
- Stocked by the Package – Sold as 10/pkg, 6 pkg/cs as the manufacturer packages it, with the formula price applied to the full package.
Product Specifications
General
- Brand – Smith & Nephew.
- Product Type – Calcium Alginate Dressing.
- Wear Time – Designed for wear of up to 4 days per the manufacturer.
Sizes and Packaging
- Size Range – Sizes from 2" x 2" to 6" x 8".
- Configurations – 4 manufacturer configurations are listed, each with its own SKU and price.
- Packaging – Sold as 10/pkg, 6 pkg/cs, exactly as the manufacturer lists it.
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Why Choose This Calcium Alginate Dressing
Departments standardize on the ALGISITE M because the full range sits under one item-number system with published specifications. That makes preference cards and par levels simple to maintain across the range. The result is fewer substitutions and a setup the team already knows when the case starts.
- Trained-In Behavior – Because the calcium alginate dressing is consistent across sizes from 2" x 2" to 6" x 8", new staff learn one setup instead of several.
- Visible Stock Picture – A single listing shows the whole range at once, which makes gaps in the par cart easy to spot and fix.
- Manufacturer-Backed Design – The line is designed and specified by Smith & Nephew for moderate to heavily exuding wounds, so buyers verify real specifications before the item reaches the shelf.
- No Substitute Risk – Ordering by item number across 4 configurations removes the guesswork that leads to wrong-size substitutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes does this calcium alginate dressing come in?
It comes in sizes from 2" x 2" to 6" x 8". Pick the size on this page and it arrives under its own manufacturer item number, priced separately from the rest of the range.
How long can this calcium alginate dressing stay in place?
The manufacturer designs it for wear of up to 4 days, depending on the wound and the protocol in use. Change it sooner if the dressing is saturated, leaking or lifted, as the linked manufacturer guidance describes.
How is this calcium alginate dressing packaged?
It is sold as 10/pkg, 6 pkg/cs, exactly as the manufacturer lists it. The price shown applies to that full package, and the packaging is restated on every configuration in the listing.
Who makes this calcium alginate dressing?
Smith & Nephew is the manufacturer, and the item numbers on this listing are the manufacturer's own. Brand and product details sit in the specifications section of this page.
Who uses this calcium alginate dressing?
Wound care teams use it for moderate to heavily exuding wounds. The listing states the configurations, the packaging and the item numbers those teams order against.
Is this the genuine manufacturer calcium alginate dressing?
Yes. Every configuration on this listing carries the manufacturer's own item number, and the specification shown is the manufacturer's published specification for the line.
What should I check before ordering?
Check the configuration's size and packaging against the protocol in use, because each configuration is a distinct manufacturer item. The item number, the size and the pack are stated on every configuration in this listing.
