Cutimed^® Alginate

is a soft, white, sterile, non-woven dressing consisting of 80% Calcium and 20% Sodium alginate fiber. Cutimed^® Alginate dressing is made of natural fibers derived from seaweed, and is latex and gelatin free. A hidden integrity layer in the dressing gives it high wet stability. The dressing is highly absorbent, conformable, and fast-geling.

Helps to stop bleeding
Adapts to wound bed
Easy removal

Intended Purpose

Indications: Cutimed® Alginate is a highly absorbent wound dressing. It is indicated for moderately to highly exudating wounds, such as: surface trauma, cavity wounds, pressure injuries, diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, donor sites and post-surgical wounds. Cutimed® Alginate dressings are suitable for use under compression bandages.

Wear time: Cutimed® Alginate can remain in place for up to 7 days, depending on the clinical conditions of the wound, the level of exudate and the saturation of the secondary dressing.

Learn about the product and how to apply it

Product benefits

Helps to stop bleeding

Helps to stop bleeding due to its hemostatic properties

Adapts to wound bed

The soft gel adapts to wound bed and minimizes dead space, especially for deep wounds and wounds with cavities.

Easy removal

Can be removed in one piece due to high wet tensile strength.

Effective moisture balance

Facilitates moist wound healing by maintaining a moist environment.

Product facts

Superficial and deep

Sloughy

Granulating

Moderate to high

Both side application

Secondary dressing needed

How to use

Image showing how to apply Cutimed® Alginate

Wound preparation
Debride when necessary and irrigate the wound in accordance with local clinical protocol.
Remove excess moisture from surrounding skin.
Dressing and rope preparation
Select an appropriate dressing according to wound size.
1. Cut (using sterile scissors) or fold the dressing to fit the wound.
2. Apply to wound bed directly. Loosely fill deep wounds, ensuring the dressing does not overlap the wound margins. (2)
3. Cover and secure with a suitable secondary dressing, for example Hypafix® transparent or Cutimed® Hydro L.
How to remove
Carefully remove the secondary dressing, and gently remove Cutimed® Alginate from the wound bed and discard. If the wound appears dry, saturate the dressing with sterile saline solution prior to removal. If required, irrigate the wound site with a suitable wound cleanser prior to application of new dressing.

Product specifications

PRODUCT	REF	Dimensions	Pieces/box
Cutimed^® Alginate	7263408	2 in x 2 in	10
Cutimed^® Alginate	7263409	4 in x 4 in	10
Cutimed^® Alginate	7263410	4 in x 8 in	10
Cutimed^® Alginate	7263411	1 in x 12 in	5