Description
MPM Medical Excelginate Calcium Alginate Dressing turns wound drainage into a conforming gel that keeps the bed moist and protected. Sheets cover surface wounds in four sizes, and the ribbon format fills cavities and narrow tracts. Heavily exuding wounds are the reason this family exists.
- Gel-Forming Alginate – Calcium alginate absorbs exudate and gels in place, full contact with the wound bed.
- Sheets and Ribbon – Four sheet sizes cover flat wounds and the ribbon packs cavities and tracts.
- Moist Environment – The gel maintains the moist conditions wound beds heal best in.
- Sterile – Every format is sterile and ready for clinical application.
Calcium Alginate Dressings for Exuding and Cavity Wounds
Calcium alginate earns its place on wounds that drain too much for gauze and sit too deep for flat foam. This line offers 2 x 2, 4 x 4, 4 x 8 and 6 x 6 inch sheets plus a ribbon format for cavities. In the wound, the fibers absorb exudate and convert to a soft gel that conforms to the bed and keeps it moist. The ribbon packs tunnels and undermined areas where sheets fold and fail. Wound clinics and home health teams stock both formats for the exuding end of their caseload.
Features and Benefits
Absorption and Gel
- Exudate Conversion – The alginate takes up drainage and gels, which manages volume and moisture together.
- Bed Conformability – The gel follows irregular wound contours instead of bridging over them.
Format Choices
- Four Sheet Sizes – Sheets from 2 x 2 to 6 x 6 inches match common wound footprints.
- Ribbon Format – The ribbon fills cavities, tunnels and narrow tracts in one packing.
Product Specifications
Dressing Details
- Sizes: 2 x 2, 4 x 4, 4 x 8, 6 x 6 inch sheets and ribbon
- Type: Calcium alginate dressing (Excelginate)
- Sterility: Sterile
Packaging
- Packaging: Per variant labels (5/bx and 10/bx formats, case quantities as listed)
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Why Choose Calcium Alginate
Exuding wounds need a dressing that works with drainage instead of drowning in it. Alginate converts that drainage into a protective gel, in sheet sizes for surfaces and a ribbon for depth.
- Moisture Managed – Exudate is absorbed into a gel rather than pooling on the wound bed.
- Depth Ready – The ribbon format treats the cavity wounds that stall healing programs.
- Full Size Range – Four sheet sizes in one family simplify stocking across a caseload.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is an alginate dressing used?
Alginates suit moderate to heavily exuding wounds. The fibers absorb drainage and gel, which keeps the bed moist and protected.
What is the ribbon for?
The ribbon packs cavities, tunnels and narrow tracts. It fills spaces that flat sheets cannot reach.
What sheet sizes are offered?
Sheets come in 2 x 2, 4 x 4, 4 x 8 and 6 x 6 inches. The ribbon is a separate variant on this listing.
Are these dressings sterile?
Yes. Sheets and ribbon are sterile formats.
Does alginate need a secondary dressing?
Yes, in typical use an alginate sits under a cover dressing that holds it in place. The alginate manages the wound bed while the cover manages security.
