A naturally superior choice, made from 100% seaweed
No ordinary bandage, Medline Maxorb Extra Wound Dressings are our top-of-the-line alginate wound dressings. Trusted by hospitals and wound care professionals worldwide, these innovative primary dressings are made entirely from all-natural calcium alginate (seaweed spun into soft fibers) to provide superior absorption of wound fluids. Fluid absorbed by the fibers then turns into a gel that helps keep the wound moist, creating an optimal healing environment. It’s this unique dual benefit that makes them a class apart from common drugstore bandages.
- Superior gelling and fluid handling for moderate to heavily draining wounds
- Extra strong when wet, so dressing won’t fall apart
- Wicks fluid vertically away from the wound to help prevent skin breakdown
- Soft spun fibers for painless dressing changes
- Easy to apply – simply lay dressing directly on top of wound
Not for use on dry wounds or wounds that are heavily bleeding.
A closer look at: Maxorb II Alginate Wound Dressings
Available in soft, pliable sheets and rope that can be cut to create a custom size, conformable Maxorb II Alginate Wound Dressings are designed to come into direct contact with the wound. They can remain in place for 7 days or until the dressing is saturated. Because the dressing has no adhesive to hold it in place, it should always be paired with a secondary dressing.
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Maxorb Extra CMC + Alginate Wound Dressing |
Maxorb Extra Ag+ CMC/Alginate Dressings |
Maxorb II 100% Alginate Wound Dressing
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| Calcium Alginate | Yes Blended with CMC fiber |
Yes Blended with CMC fiber |
Yes 100% calcium alginate |
| Ionic Silver Antimicrobial Protection | No | Yes | No |
| Absorbency | High | High | Highest |
| Wet Strength | High | High | Highest |
| Softness | Standard | Standard | Softest |
| Maximum Wear Time | 7 days | 21 days | 7 days |
| Adherent | No Requires a secondary dressing to hold in place |
No Requires a secondary dressing to hold in place |
No Requires a secondary dressing to hold in place |
| Shape | Square sheet Rope |
Square sheet Rectangle sheet Rope |
Square sheet Rope |
| Cut to Fit | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wound Type | Shallow/Deep Moderate-Heavy Drainage |
Shallow/Deep Moderate-Heavy Drainage |
Shallow/Deep Moderate-Heavy Drainage |
Preparation
Step 1: Cleanse the wound area using an appropriate wound cleanser like Prophase or Skintegrity.
Step 2: Allow the skin surrounding the wound to dry before proceeding.
Step 3: Apply an appropriate skin prep like Skintegrity Hyrdrogel around the wound, making sure not to touch the wound.
Application
Remove the dressing from the package.
Apply the dressing to the wound, covering all areas of the wound with slight overlap to periwound skin. For deep wounds, loosely fill the wound.
