Suprasorb® A Calcium Alginate Dressing
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Suprasorb® A is a soft, conformable calcium alginate dressing derived from natural brown seaweed. Ideal for moderate to highly exuding, superficial or deep wounds.
• High absorption capacity
• Forms conformable gel on contact with exudate or blood
• Soft dressing structure provides comfort and is easily packed
• Remains intact for complete removal
Suprasorb® A Calcium Alginate Dressing is indicated for the management of moderate to highly exuding acute and chronic wounds including: pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, skin donor sites and post-operative wounds.
Not recommended for use on dry wounds.
No adverse effects/reactions have been reported.
No storage restrictions.
| 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 |
Acute Wounds
Cavity Wounds
Chronic Wounds
Deep Wounds
Dehisced Wounds
Diabetic Foot
Infected Wounds
Moderate/Highly Exudating Wounds
Palliative Wounds
Post-operative Wounds
Pressure Ulcers
Skin Donor Sites
Sloughy Wounds
Surgical Wounds
Venous Ulcers
Thoroughly cleanse the wound and surrounding skin prior to placing Suprasorb® A Calcium Alginate Dressing on the wound. Use the rope format for deeper wounds. Secure with a secondary dressing or bandage.
Suprasorb® A Calcium Alginate Dressing may be left in place up to seven days or until saturated.
Calcium alginate fiber
CHG-compatible
Latex-friendly
Non-allergenic
Non-comedogenic
Non-cytotoxic
Non-irritating
L&R USA, Inc. (L&R) is part of a leading global medical device company, which has been delivering high quality healthcare products for over 160 years. L&R USA, Inc. is dedicated to providing health care professionals product solutions in the treatment of wounds, edema, venous disease, and lymphedema to improve patient care and outcomes.