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AMERX® Calcium Alginate Dressings

AMERX® Calcium Alginate Dressings feature a sterile, conformable pad that enhances patient comfort. Quickly forms a hydrophilic gel to protect and cover the wound bed. Easy to pack, tuck, or apply over irregularly shaped wounds.

AMERX Health Care Corp.

Enjoy the confidence that comes from purchasing wound care products from an established company that has delivered proven results for over 25 years. Founded in 1993 by John C. Anderson, AMERX Health Care Corporation is dedicated to providing superior wound and skin care products that deliver positive outcomes, increase patient compliance, and reduce treatment costs. Long-known for our top-rated AMERIGEL® line of topical wound and skin care products featuring Oakin® (oak extract), AMERX Health Care has expanded our offerings throughout the years. We now offer a comprehensive suite of wound care products including HELIX3® Bioactive Collagen, AMERX® Kits & Dressings, and the NEW EXTREMIT-EASE® Compression Garment—listed in Podiatry Today among the Top 10 Innovations in Podiatry in 2017. Our high-quality, affordable products address today’s wound and skin care challenges, helping patients live a healthier life.

Toll free:(800) 448-9599 Fax:(727) 447-5617 Website: www.amerxhc.com
Benefits

• Sterile, highly absorbent dressing quickly forms a hydrophilic gel to create and maintain a moist wound environment
• Soft, conformable pad enhances patient comfort
• Easy to pack, tuck, or apply over irregularly shaped wounds

Indications

AMERX® Calcium Alginate Dressings are for use as primary dressings over moderate to heavy exudating chronic and acute wounds.

Contraindications

Contraindicated for use on third-degree burns, dry or low exudating wounds, or patients with known
sensitivities to dressing components.

Warnings and Precautions

Should any signs of redness or irritation occur, discontinue use, and consult a health care professional.

Storage Requirements

Store in a cool, dry space. Avoid storage in direct sunlight.

How Supplied/Sizing
2"x2", 4(1/4)"x4(1/4)", 15 dressings per box. Also available in 30-Day and 15-Day AMERX® Calcium Alginate Wound Care Kits (includes Calcium Alginate Dressings, secondary dressings, Saline Wound Wash, and supportive dressings.
HCPCS Code
Product features
cancel Antimicrobial format available
check_circle Conforms readily to wound
check_circle Cuttable
check_circle Flexible
check_circle Hemostatic
check_circle Intact when saturated
cancel Moisture vapor permeable
check_circle Moldable
check_circle One-piece removal
cancel Rope
check_circle Secondary dressing required
check_circle Usable on infected wounds
check_circle Variety of sizes
Other features
cancel Educational Material Available
check_circle Free Samples/Trials Available
cancel Published Clinical Article Available
Recommended Use

Acute Wounds
Burns
Cavity Wounds
Chronic Wounds
Deep Wounds
Dehisced Wounds
Diabetic Foot
Granulating/Epithelializing Wounds
Infected Wounds
Moderate/Highly Exudating Wounds
Palliative Wounds
Pressure Ulcers
Sloughy Wounds
Superficial Wounds
Venous Ulcers
Arterial Ulcers
Dermal Lesions
Donor Sites

Mode of Use/Application

Select a dressing size based on the size of the wound surface. Cleanse the wound with sterile saline solution. Place dressing directly into the wound. Any overlap may be folded into the wound or cut away with sterile scissors.

Removal & Change Frequency

Change the dressing as indicated by the amount of drainage. If dressing sticks, moisten with sterile saline solution prior to removal.

Clinically Tested

Latex-friendly
Non-allergenic
Non-cytotoxic
Non-irritating

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