
CalciCare™ Calcium Alginate with Silver is a soft, conformable, highly absorbent dressing composed of a high G (guluronic acid) calcium/sodium alginate. Releases silver ions in the presence of exudate. Strengthening nylon web provides increased integrity when wet, helping to achieve intact, one-piece removal.
Absorptive dressing format | |
Alginate dressing format | ● |
Antimicrobial effects up to 48 hours | |
Antimicrobial effects up to 3 days | |
Antimicrobial effects up to 7 days | |
Bacterial binding | |
Bacterial trapping | |
Bactericidal | |
Bactericidal broad-spectrum | |
Bacteriostatic | |
Collagen dressing format | |
Composite dressing format | |
Contact layer dressing format | |
Foam dressing format | |
Fungicidal | |
Gauze or non-woven dressing format | |
Gelling fiber dressing format | |
Hydrogel (amorphous) dressing format | |
Hydrogel (impregnated) dressing format | |
Hydrogel (sheet) dressing format | |
Impermeable to outside contaminants | |
Impregnated dressing format | |
Microbicidal | |
Moisture vapor permeable | |
Secondary dressing required | |
Silicone-based adhesive | |
Sporicidal | |
Super absorbent polymers | |
Sustained release formula | |
Transparent film dressing format | |
Virucidal | |
Wound filler dressing format |
Hollister Incorporated provides a line of advanced wound care products.