Molnlycke Melgisorb Absorbent Alginate Dressings Features
- Absorbs large amounts of wound exudate. When absorbing, the alginate fibers form a soft moist gel, giving a moist environment conducive to wound healing.
- The gel can easily be removed by irrigating with 0.9% saline.
- Soft and pliable and conformable and can be cut to shape.
- Does not adhere to wound bed and provides minimal pain upon dressing removal
- Excellent absorption to manage high levels of exudate
- Retains fluids to limit maceration of the wound
- These alginate dressing is conformable to the body
- High integrity and high gel blocking properties
- Enhanced wet/dry tensile strength for ease of application and removal
- Cost-effective: Optimized dressing with the increased absorption capacity
Melgisorb Plus Dressing Data Sheet
What to buy with Molnlycke Melgisorb Plus Dressings?
When to use Melgisorb Plus Highly Absorbent Alginate Dressings?
Melgisorb Plus is intended for a wide range of moderately to heavily exuding wounds, both infected and noninfected, such as:
- Pressure sores.
- Venous and arterial ulcers.
- Diabetic ulcers.
- Donor sites.
- Postoperative wounds.
- Dermal lesions and other external wounds inflicted by trauma.
Melgisorb Plus is not indicated for dry wounds, third-degree burns, or surgical implantation. If an infection is suspected, follow local healthcare professionals' local routines.
How to use Molnlycke Melgisorb Plus Calcium Alginate Dressings?
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1. Select a size of Melgisorb Plus that is slightly larger than the wound. Open the package by pulling. |
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2. Apply a dry Melgisorb dressing to the moist wound bed. Shallow wounds: Chose the correct size of flat dressing to be able to cover the entire wound |
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3. Deep wounds and cavities: Cut the appropriate length of the cavity dressing and pack the wound loosely |
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4. Cover and secure Melgisorb Plus with an appropriate secondary dressing. Compression therapy may be used in conjunction with Melgisorb Plus. |
Dressing change and removal:
- Change Melgisorb Plus dressing when saturation is reached. Melgisorb Plus can be left in place for several days depending on wound condition or as indicated by clinical practice.
- Remove the secondary dressing and discard it in an appropriate way
- Remove Melgisorb Plus by gently cleansing/flushing with 0.9% saline or appropriate solution. Any non-gelled Melgisorb Plus will moisten in contact with the saline. Dispose of soiled dressing per institution policy. Melgisorb Plus is sterile. Do not use if an inner package is damaged or opened before use. Do not re-sterilize.
