PIVOT Silver Alginate Dressing is a fibrous, highly absorbent, all-natural biodegradable material derived from seaweed. It is highly absorbent and absorbs up to 20 times its weight. The dressing absorbs exudates and forms a gel-like covering over the wound, which maintains a moist environment for optimal wound healing. The gel-like surface also keeps the dressing from adhering to the wound, which makes dressing removal painless. Metallic silver particles are added to the Calcium Alginate fibers that inhibit the growth of bacteria in the dressing. Each dressing contains 50ug/100cm2 metallic silver particles. Metallic silver particles inhibit the growth of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria within the dressing material Highly absorbent up to 20 times its weight Maintains moist wound Environment All-natural Adaptable to wound size & shape Easy to apply, reposition, and remove Valuable tool in wound management Dressing Size: 4"X 4" *Box Size: 10 Dressings per Box *Case Size: 40 Boxes *Sold by the Box or Case only. Not for individual sale.
