Calcium Alginate Dressing - ST

Ceka MED Calcium Alginate Dressing ST is made from natural fibers derived from marine algae and is designed as a highly absorbent and soft, sterile non-woven dressing. The alginate absorbs wound exudates and forms a gel-like cover over the wound, maintaining a moist wound healing environment that accelerates the healing process and helps to stop bleeding. The gel-like surface also prevents the dressing from sticking to the wound, making it painless to remove.

Mechanism of action

When applied to a wound, an ion exchange occurs between the calcium in the dressing and the sodium from the exudate, forming a soluble calcium/sodium alginate gel. The free calcium ions in the wound enhance the coagulation cascade and the calcium ions have been reported to reduce bleeding during various surgical procedures. The interaction with the wound exudate creates a protective gel that has occlusive, non-adherent and moisturizing properties

Strong absorption capacity

It is capable of absorbing up to 20 times its weight and maintaining a moist wound healing environment.

ST: Strengthen

In contrast to conventional alginate dressings, the Ceka MED Calcium Alginate Dressing ST has a higher exudate absorption capacity and is more resistant, thus reducing the risk of dressing residues in the wound.

Indications

The Ceka MED Calcium Alginate Dressing ST is suitable for the treatment of moderately to heavily exuding partial to full thickness wounds, including:

  • Superficial trauma
  • Cavity wounds
  • Pressure ulcers
  • Diabetic foot ulcers
  • Venous/arterial leg ulcers
  • Donor sites and post-operative wounds

Contraindications

Should not be used on people with a known allergy or hypersensitivity to the dressing or its components.

Characteristics

  • Strong and fast absorbency
  • Keeps the environment moist
  • Easy application and removal
  • Excellent wet strength
  • Can be removed in one piece

Available sizes

Article Nr. PZN
Nr.		 Size (core) in cm Pcs./Sales unit Sales units/carton
2089 19276785 10x10 10 10
  • Medical Device Class IIb
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