Kendall™ Calcium Alginate Dressings are designed to absorb up to 20 times their weight in exudate.
Benefits:
Made of natural alginate materials
Kendall™ PLUS (Item No. Z9236) is designed to absorb up to 30 times its weight in exudate
Encourages vertical wicking, which creates a moist environment that promotes wound healing, and prevents maceration
Creates a protective gel layer over the wound
Adaptable to different types of wounds
Easy application and removal
High tensile strength
Controls minor bleeding
Indication For Use:
Designed for granulation tissue, and minor bleeding.
Local treatment of external wounds with moderate to heavy exudate, deep cavity-forming wounds, second degree partial-thickness burns, surgical draining wounds, venous stasis ulcers, pressure ulcers, arterial ulcers, diabetic ulcers, lacerations, abrasions, and donor sites.
Contraindications:
Do not use as a surgical sponge or on third-degree burns.