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ALGISITE™ M

Calcium Alginate Dressing

Description

ALGISITE^◊ M is a calcium-alginate dressing which forms a soft, gel that absorbs when it comes into contact with wound exudate. ALGISITE^◊ M helps utilize the proven benefits of moist wound management.

Features

Easy to remove
Conforms to wound contours
Fast gelling, high mannuronic acid fibers
Low fiber shed
High wet and dry strength
Soft and conformable

Benefits

Easy to remove
When used in a moderate to highly exuding wound, the dressing forms a soft gel, which does not adhere to the delicate healing tissues in the wound bed. The dressing can be easily lifted out of the wound in one piece, or washed out with saline.

Conforms to wound contours
ALGISITE^◊ M is very soft and conformable, allowing it to be molded, folded or cut to meet a wide range of wound shapes and sizes. As the fibers gel, an even more intimate contact with the wound is produced and maintained.

Less fiber shed
All fiber based alginates release fibers when handled, however the advanced bonding technique employed in ALGISITE^◊ M greatly reduces this.

Moist wound environment
The production of a gel by the action of exudate on the alginate fibers creates a moist wound environment at the wound surface. This helps prevent eschar formation and promotes an optimal moist wound environment. The dressing allows wound contraction to occur, which may help reduce scarring and also allows gaseous exchange necessary for a healthy wound bed.

Highly absorbent
In-vitro studies have shown that ALGISITE^◊ M can absorb 13 times its own weight in exudate. This allows the dressing to remain in the wound for up to 7 days, depending on the nature of the wound and the volume of exudate.

Indications

For OTC applications, ALGISITE^◊ M may be used for the management of minor conditions such as:

Lacerations
Abrasions
Skin tears
Minor burns

Under the care of a healthcare professional, ALGISITE^◊ M may be used for the management of full and partial thickness wounds including:

Leg Ulcers
Pressure ulcers
Diabetic foot ulcers
Surgical wounds

Precautions

Ensure the packing in cavities, sinuses etc. has been removed.
The dressing may adhere if used on very lightly exuding wounds. If the dressing is not easily removed, moisten it with saline, then remove.
Do not use on patients with a known allergy to alginates.

Ordering Codes / Reimbursement Information

For Product Numbers 59480100, 59480200 and 59480300:
Usual Allowable Amount: Up to 1 per day.
Specific Coverage Criteria: Covered when used on full-thickness wounds with moderate to heavy exudate; inappropriate to combine with hydrogel.

For Product Number 59480400:
Usual Allowable Amount: Up to 2 units (1 unit = 6 inches) per day.
Specific Coverage Criteria: Covered when used in full-thickness wound cavity with moderate to heavy exudate; inappropriate to combine with hydrogel.

Catalogue# Size Pcs/Pkg Pkgs/Case HCPCS Code

59480100 2 x 2 10 10 A6196

59480200 4 x 4 10 10 A6196

59480300 6 x 8 10 6 A6197

59480400 3/4 x 12 10 6 A6199