Description
The DermaRite DermaGinate Calcium Alginate Dressing turns wound fluid into a protective gel right on the bed. Sheets cover surface wounds while two rope lengths pack deep and tunnelling ones. It is highly absorbent, so draining wounds get capacity plus a moist healing environment.
- Gel Forming Alginate – Turns wound fluid into a moist gel on the bed.
- Sheets and Ropes – Flat sheets plus 12 in and 36 in ropes for deep wounds.
- High Absorbency – Capacity for wounds with substantial drainage.
Calcium Alginate Dressing in Sheets and Ropes
DermaGinate is a calcium alginate wound dressing that forms a gel when it absorbs exudate, maintaining a moist wound environment. It is highly absorbent and conforms to the wound site, and it is indicated for diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injuries, surgical wounds and venous ulcers. Flat sheets in several sizes cover surface wounds, while 12 in ropes in standard and fluffy forms pack deep wounds and cavities. The gel-forming behavior also makes removal cleaner than dry gauze packing. Dressings are supplied sterile in boxes of 5 or 10 depending on size.
Features and Benefits
Gel Forming Absorption
- Gels on Contact – The alginate forms a gel as it absorbs exudate, holding fluid in a moist matrix.
- High Absorbency – The dressing is highly absorbent, suiting wounds with substantial drainage.
- Conforming Fit – The material conforms to the wound site, including irregular beds.
Sheet and Rope System
- Three Sheet Sizes – Sheets in 2 in x 2 in, 4.25 in x 4.25 in and 4 in x 8 in cover flat wounds.
- Two Rope Lengths – Ropes in 12 in lengths, standard and fluffy, pack deep and tunnelling wounds.
- Key Indications – Diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injuries, surgical wounds and venous ulcers anchor its use.
Product Specifications
Sizes and Packaging
- 2" x 2": 10 dressings per box
- 4.25" x 4.25": 10 dressings per box
- 4" x 8": 5 dressings per box
- Rope 12": 5 dressings per box
- Fluffy Rope 12": 5 dressings per box
Product Details
- Material: Calcium alginate
- Forms: Sheets and ropes
- Environment: Maintains moist wound environment
- Manufacturer: DermaRite Industries LLC, North Bergen, NJ
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Why Choose DermaGinate
Alginate is the classic answer when a wound drains more than foam or gauze can hold. DermaGinate covers both geometries of that problem, sheets for surfaces and ropes for depth, in one product family. The gel it forms keeps the bed moist and lifts out more cleanly than dry packing.
- Capacity for Drainage – High absorbency handles the fluid volume of heavily draining wounds.
- Depth Coverage – Two rope lengths mean deep wounds get alginate contact, not just surface cover.
- Moist Gel Bed – The gel maintains a moist environment that supports the healing process.
- One Family Stocking – Sheets and ropes under one family simplify the alginate shelf.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What does calcium alginate do on a wound?
It absorbs exudate and forms a gel, maintaining a moist wound environment.
Which wounds is it indicated for?
Diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injuries, surgical wounds and venous ulcers.
What is the rope for?
The ropes pack deep and tunnelling wounds that flat sheets cannot fill.
Does it conform to the wound?
Yes. The manufacturer lists that it conforms to the wound site.
How is it packaged?
Sheets come 10 per box in smaller sizes and 5 per box in larger sizes and ropes.
