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Description

Links Medical Products, Inc. Links Medical Pivot Calcium Alginate Dressing. PIVOT Calcium Alginate Dressing is a fibrous highly absorbant, all-natural biodegradable material derived from seaweed, which assists in maintaining a moist environment for optimal wound healing. PIVOT Calcium Alginate Dressing can absorb 20 times its weights in exudates, soak up loose debris from the wound bed, and provide a virtually painless dressing change. All-natural; adaptable to wound size and shape; easy to apply, reposition and remove.
SKU MPN OPTION DESCRIPTION EST. TO SHIP
LMP-CA2X2 CA2X2 Dressing, 2" x 2", 10/ctn Calcium Alginate Dressing, 2" x 2", 10/ctn 4-5 Weeks
LMP-CA4X4 CA4X4 Dressing, 4" x 4", 10/ctn Calcium Alginate Dressing, 4" x 4", 10/ctn 4-5 Weeks
LMP-CA4X5 CA4X5 Dressing, 4" x 5", 10/ctn Calcium Alginate Dressing, 4" x 5", 10/ctn 4-5 Weeks
LMP-CA6X6 CA6X6 Dressing, 6" x 6", 10/ctn Calcium Alginate Dressing, 6" x 6", 10/ctn 4-5 Weeks

Frequently asked questions

Is the Pivot dressing made from natural material?

Yes, the Links Medical Pivot Calcium Alginate Dressing is composed of an all-natural, biodegradable material.

  • Source: The dressing is made from Calcium Alginate, which is entirely derived from seaweed.
  • Function: This natural composition is highly absorbent and helps maintain the optimal moist environment crucial for effective wound healing.
Is the dressing highly absorbent?

Yes, the PIVOT Calcium Alginate Dressing is engineered for superior fluid management and is classified as highly absorbent.

Key features of its absorption capabilities include:

  • Exceptional Capacity: It is capable of absorbing up to 20 times its own weight in wound exudates.
  • Optimal Healing: This high absorbency helps maintain a moist environment in the wound bed, which is crucial for optimal wound healing.
  • Debris Removal: The dressing effectively soaks up loose debris from the wound bed, aiding in wound cleansing.
  • Natural Composition: The dressing itself is derived from an all-natural, biodegradable fibrous material (calcium alginate) sourced from seaweed.
Is the PIVOT dressing biodegradable?

Yes, the PIVOT Calcium Alginate Dressing is an excellent choice for natural wound care. It is made from a fibrous, all-natural, and biodegradable material sourced directly from seaweed.

What is the maximum absorption capacity of this dressing?

The PIVOT Calcium Alginate Dressing offers exceptionally high absorption capacity, designed to manage wounds with significant exudates.

  • Absorption Power: The dressing is capable of absorbing up to 20 times its own weight in wound exudates.
  • Healing Benefits: This high absorbency helps maintain a clean, moist environment, which is crucial for optimal wound healing. It also works to effectively soak up and remove loose debris from the wound bed.
  • Material: The dressing is composed of an all-natural, biodegradable calcium alginate material derived from seaweed.
Is the dressing adaptable to various sizes?

Yes, the PIVOT Calcium Alginate Dressing is highly adaptable to various wound sizes and shapes. This design feature ensures it is easy to apply, reposition, and remove, contributing to a virtually painless experience during dressing changes.

How many dressings are included per carton?

All variants of the PIVOT Calcium Alginate Dressing are packaged in cartons containing 10 individual dressings (10/ctn).

This quantity is consistent regardless of the size chosen (2” x 2”, 4” x 4”, 4” x 5”, or 6” x 6”).

Is the dressing easy and comfortable to remove?

Yes, the PIVOT Calcium Alginate Dressing is engineered specifically for ease of use and patient comfort during wound care.

  • It is designed to ensure virtually painless dressing changes.
  • The material is highly adaptable, making it easy to apply, reposition, and remove.
  • By maintaining a moist wound environment and effectively absorbing loose debris, the dressing minimizes adherence to the wound bed, allowing for a smoother, less traumatic removal process.
Where is this dressing manufactured?

The Links Medical Pivot Calcium Alginate Dressing is proudly manufactured in the US.

What are the available dressing sizes?

The PIVOT Calcium Alginate Dressing is available in four different sizes, with each configuration packaged as 10 dressings per carton (10/ctn).The available dimensions are:* 2” x 2”* 4” x 4”* 4” x 5”* 6” x 6”This highly absorbent dressing material is designed to be easily adaptable, allowing it to conform to various wound shapes and sizes for optimal coverage during healing.

How does this dressing promote optimal wound healing?

Yes, the PIVOT Calcium Alginate Dressing is specifically designed to support optimal wound healing by creating and maintaining a crucial moist environment.

This highly absorbent, all-natural dressing provides several key benefits:

  • High Absorption: It can absorb an impressive 20 times its own weight in wound exudates, efficiently managing heavy drainage.
  • Debris Removal: The fibrous material, derived from natural, biodegradable seaweed, actively soaks up loose debris from the wound bed.
  • Comfort and Ease: It adapts readily to various wound sizes and shapes, making application, repositioning, and removal virtually painless for the patient.