Sorbsan Flat
Creed Medical
Description
A sterile, non-woven, calcium alginate wound dressing. High in mannuronic acid and low in guluronic acid. The fibres swell and form a sodium-calcium alginate gel on contact with wound exudate. Will promote haemostasis in bleeding wounds.
Indications
Moderately to heavily exuding chronic and acute wounds. Rope and ribbon can be used in cavity wounds.
Contraindications
Known sensitivity to any of the components of the dressing
Price
5×5cm, £0.82 (×10); 10×10cm, £1.72 (×10); 10×20cm, £3.22 (×5); 30cm/2g packing, £3.50 (×5); 40cm ribbon, £2.06 (×5)
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