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Biatain® Alginate dressings are fast-gelling alginates. One-piece removal. Manages moderate to high levels of wound exudate.
• Recommended for cavity filling
• One-piece removal
Biatain® Alginate wound dressing is indicated for the following moderate to heavily exuding chronic and acute wounds; pressure injuries, venous and arterial leg ulcers, diabetic ulcers, cavity wounds, lacerations, skin abrasions, graft and donor sites, post-operative surgical wounds, as well as first- and second-degree burns.
Do not use on patients with a known sensitivity towards alginates or carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC). Not intended to control heavy bleeding.
Do not re-use in whole or in part, as it may compromise sterility and/or the performance of the dressing.
Do not use on dry or lightly exuding wounds.
For use under guidance of a health care professional.
Must not be ingested and must be kept away from children and animals.
| 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 | ● |
| Educational Material Available | ● |
| Free Samples/Trials Available | ● |
| Published Clinical Article Available | ● |
Can remain in place up to 7 days. Dressing change frequency will depend on wound condition and the level of exudate.
Coloplast develops products and services that make life easier for people with personal and private medical conditions, including ostomy care, urology and continence care, and wound and skin care.