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Country of Origin: UK
- Weight: 0.1 lb
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MFR:
Hartmann USA, Inc.
Ships from MFI Medical
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MPN: 999612
- Phone: (803) 325-7600
Frequently asked questions
Does this dressing use effective antimicrobial silver?
Yes, the Sorbalgon Ag dressing is specifically designed with a powerful ionic silver complex to provide essential antimicrobial protection and support optimal wound healing. This makes it an ideal choice for wounds requiring a protected, moist environment.
Key features related to its function:
- Antimicrobial Action: The dressing contains an ionic silver complex (derived from silver carbonate) that releases silver ions upon contact with wound fluid, actively protecting the dressing from microorganisms.
- Moist Wound Healing: As the dressing absorbs exudate, the alginate fibers and CMC transform into a soft, non-adhering gel. This maintains a consistently moist environment, which is crucial for accelerating the body’s natural healing process.
The dressing is also sterile and latex-free.
Is the dressing latex-free?
Yes, the Hartmann Usa Sorbalgon Ag Silver Calcium Alginate Dressing is latex-free, making it suitable for sensitive individuals and reducing the risk of allergic reactions.
Does the dressing promote moist wound healing?
Yes, the Sorbalgon Ag is specifically engineered to promote an optimal, moist wound healing environment, which is essential for natural recovery.
This is achieved through its unique mechanism of action:
- Absorption and Transformation: The soft alginate textile fibers and CMC quickly absorb wound exudate.
- Gel Formation: Upon absorption, the dressing transforms into a soft, non-adhering gel.
- Optimal Environment: This gel maintains the critical moisture interface needed to facilitate the body’s natural healing processes.
As an added benefit, the dressing releases an ionic silver complex upon contact with wound fluid, providing antimicrobial protection to the dressing material.
How does Sorbalgon Ag ensure moist wound healing?
The Sorbalgon Ag dressing is engineered to facilitate the optimal, natural healing process by creating and maintaining an ideal moist wound environment.
It achieves this through its unique gelling mechanism:
- Fluid Absorption: The dressing, composed of soft alginate textile fibers and carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), rapidly absorbs wound exudate (fluid).
- Gel Transformation: Upon fluid absorption, the material transforms into a soft, conforming, and non-adhering gel structure.
- Environment Maintenance: This stable gel layer maintains the critical moisture balance at the wound site, which is recognized as essential for supporting efficient tissue regeneration.
- Gentle Removal: Because the resulting gel does not adhere to the wound bed, it helps minimize potential trauma and patient discomfort during dressing changes.
What are the available sizes and configurations?
The Hartmann Usa Sorbalgon Ag Silver Calcium Alginate Dressing is available in versatile configurations, including square pads for standard wounds and a rope format ideal for packing deeper or irregular wound cavities.
The available sizes and packaging quantities are detailed below:
| Configuration | Dimensions | Items per Box |
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| Dressing Pad | 2” x 2” | 10 |
| Dressing Pad | 4” x 4” | 10 |
| Dressing Pad | 6” x 6” | 5 |
| Rope | 1” x 12” | 5 |
Is the dressing sterile?
Yes, the Hartmann USA Sorbalgon Ag Silver Calcium Alginate Dressing is sterile, ensuring safe and effective wound care.
What high-quality materials are used?
The Sorbalgon Ag Silver Calcium Alginate Dressing is constructed using high-quality materials designed for optimal wound healing and antimicrobial protection. The dressing is supplied sterile and is confirmed to be latex-free.
Its primary components include:
- Soft Alginate Textile Fibers and CMC (Carboxymethylcellulose): These materials rapidly absorb wound exudate, transforming into a soft, non-adhering gel. This process ensures the maintenance of a vital moist wound environment that promotes healing.
- Ionic Silver Complex (Silver Carbonate): This active agent releases antimicrobial silver ions when it contacts wound fluid, providing effective protection against microorganisms within the dressing.
Does the Sorbalgon Ag provide antimicrobial protection?
Yes, the Sorbalgon Ag is a specialized dressing engineered to provide antimicrobial support while promoting optimal wound healing through its unique composition:
- Antimicrobial Action: The dressing incorporates an ionic silver complex (silver carbonate). Upon contact with wound fluid, this complex releases silver ions, which protect the dressing from microorganisms.
- Moist Healing Environment: Made from soft alginate textile fibers and CMC, the dressing absorbs wound fluid and converts into a soft, non-adhering gel. This gelling action is vital for maintaining a moist wound environment, which is conducive to the body’s natural healing processes.
How does the dressing form a soft, non-adhering gel?
The Sorbalgon Ag dressing is engineered to facilitate optimal wound management through a specialized gelling process.
The dressing is composed of soft alginate textile fibers and Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC). When applied to a wound, it actively absorbs the wound fluid (exudate).
This absorption causes the material to transform into a soft, cohesive gel structure that remains non-adherent to the wound bed. This mechanism is highly beneficial as it:
- Maintains a crucial moist wound environment conducive to healing.
- Ensures gentle, atraumatic removal, preventing disruption of the newly formed tissue.
Does this dressing provide active antimicrobial protection?
Yes, the Sorbalgon Ag dressing is specifically designed to provide antimicrobial protection while promoting optimal wound healing. Its functionality is based on a dual-action mechanism:
- Antimicrobial Action: The dressing contains an ionic silver complex (silver carbonate). When this complex contacts wound fluid (exudate), it releases silver ions that protect the dressing from microorganisms.
- Moist Wound Healing: The dressing, composed of soft alginate textile fibers and CMC (carboxymethylcellulose), rapidly absorbs exudate. This absorption transforms the dressing into a soft, conforming, non-adhering gel that maintains the moist environment necessary for natural healing processes.