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.

 AMERX Health Care offers a comprehensive suite of wound care products including AMERIGEL® Advanced Wound and Skin Care topicals, HELIX3® Bioactive Collagen, AMERX® Kits and Dressings and the EXTREMIT-EASE® Compression Garment.
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
Arterial Ulcers
Burns
Cavity Wounds
Chronic Wounds
Deep Wounds
Dehisced Wounds
Dermal Lesions
Diabetic Foot
Diabetic Ulcers
Donor Sites
Granulating/Epithelializing Wounds
Infected Wounds
Moderate/Highly Exudating Wounds
Palliative Wounds
Post-Operative Surgical Wounds
Pressure Ulcers
Sloughy Wounds
Superficial Wounds
Venous Ulcers

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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