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CovaWound™ AlginateAlginate Dressing

CALCIUM ALGINATE

A primary wound dressing made from the calcium salt of alginic acid (rich in Mannuronic acid). It is a flat non-woven pad or ribbon for application directly to open wounds or cavities.

A single layer wound contact dressing

CALCIUM ALGINATE

When in contact with serum, wound exudate, or solutions containing sodium ions, the insoluble calcium alginate is partially converted to the soluble sodium salt, and a soft, hydrophilic, gas permeable gel is rapidly produced, which conforms to the contours of the wound and provides a micro-environment that facilitates wound healing.

Exudate level

Heavy

Exudate level indicates the highest level of exudate that the dressing can accommodate.

Product Codes and Sizes: Available to order through NHS SupplyChain Advanced Wound Care Framework and Alliance Healthcare

Dressing Size (cm) Pack Size Covalon Article Number PIP Code Catalogue Code

5 x 5 5 3000505 406-0984 ELS2370

10 x 10 5 3001010 406-0976 ELS2359

10 x 20 5 3001020 406-0968 ELS2361

15 x 15 5 3001515 ELS2362

15 x 20 5 3001520 406-0950 ELS2363

2 x 30 Rope 5 3000230 406-0943 ELS2365

30 (2g) Rope 10 3000030 408-5965 ELS2367

Indications for UseCovaWound™ Alginate dressing may be applied to moderate to heavy exuding wounds like partial thickness burns, donor sites, leg, pressure, arterial, diabetic and venous stasis ulcers, cavity wounds, post-surgical incisions, trauma wounds and most other granulating wounds.

Application• Before applying a CovaWound™ Alginate dressing, the wound area should be

thoroughly cleansed with wound cleanser or normal saline. If necessary, the wound should be debrided.

• CovaWound™ Alginate dressing may be trimmed to fit the wound size.• Apply CovaWound™ Alginate dressing to wound surface; deep wounds should

be loosely packed with CovaWound™ Alginate rope.• Cover the CovaWound™ Alginate dressing with an appropriate secondary

dressing and secure.

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CovaWound is a trademark of Covalon Technologies Ltd.

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