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Sorbalgon® [1]

Sorbalgon® is a calcium alginate dressing that turns into a gel in wound exudate.

HARTMANN USA, Inc. [2]

HARTMANN USA shares the 200-year legacy of the HARTMANN GROUP, an international health care solutions company that has made substantial medical advancements in wound care and skin health.

Website: 
www.hartmannusa.com [3]
Email: 
info@hartmanninfo.com
Toll-free: 
(800) 243-2294
Fax: 
(803) 325-7606
Benefits: 

• Maintains contact with the wound base reducing the potential of a moist chamber
• Avoids pain during dressing changes
• Protects wound edges against maceration
• Supports the healing of bleeding wounds
• May be left in place for several days
• Maintains a moist wound environment

Indications: 

Sorbalgon® is indicated for use on chronic or acute moderate to heavily draining wounds.

Contraindications: 

Do not use on any patients who may be allergic to any of its ingredients.

Warnings and Precautions: 

Sorbalgon® should not be moistened prior to use.

How Supplied/Sizing: 
2"x2", 4"x4". Ribbon: 1"x12".
HCPCS Code (text): 
A6196, A6197
Recommended Use: 

Acute Wounds
Cavity Wounds
Chronic Wounds
Deep Wounds
Moderate/Highly Exudating Wounds
Pressure Ulcers
Venous Ulcers

Patient condition: 
Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Neuropathic [4]
Venous Insufficiency Ulcers [5]
Removal & Change Frequency: 

Sorbalgon® should be changed when completely "gelled" or every other day.

Product features: 
Antimicrobial format available
Conforms readily to wound●
Cuttable●
Flexible●
Hemostatic●
Intact when saturated●
Moisture vapor permeable●
Moldable●
One-piece removal●
Rope
Secondary dressing required●
Usable on infected wounds●
Variety of sizes●
Other features: 
Educational Material Available
Free Samples/Trials Available●
Published Clinical Article Available
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[1] https://www.woundsource.com/product/sorbalgon
[2] https://www.woundsource.com/company/hartmann-usa-inc
[3] http://www.hartmannusa.com
[4] https://www.woundsource.com/patient-condition/diabetic-foot-ulcers-neuropathic
[5] https://www.woundsource.com/patient-condition/venous-insufficiency-ulcers