Melgisorb Plus, Highly Absorbent Calcium Alginate Dressing 5 X 5 CM 10/Bx

Why Calcium Sodium Alginate Gel-Forming Dressing Technology?

Simple absorbent dressings collect wound exudate without maintaining the moist healing environment essential for optimal cellular migration and healing, while passive foam dressings absorb fluid without actively participating in wound bed preparation through autolytic debridement — particularly problematic for heavily exuding chronic wounds where inadequate exudate management leads to periwound maceration, desiccation of wound margins if exudate management is insufficient, and compromised healing environment where moisture balance must be precisely maintained, post-operative and donor site wounds producing sustained high exudate volumes requiring reliable high-capacity management, diabetic foot ulcer and pressure injury management where wound bed preparation through autolytic debridement accelerates transition to granulation, cavity wounds requiring conformable packing that maintains moist contact across irregular three-dimensional wound space, and any high-exudate wound scenario where simultaneous maximum absorption capacity, gel-forming moist environment maintenance, and autolytic debridement support are required from single dressing. Calcium sodium alginate gel-forming dressing technology provides the unique combination of exceptional absorbency and active wound environment management through hydrophilic alginate fibres derived from seaweed that undergo ion exchange reaction with wound exudate sodium ions, converting from fibrous structure to soft cohesive gel that simultaneously absorbs and retains large exudate volumes preventing strike-through while maintaining continuous moist contact with wound surface. This gel transformation provides three simultaneous clinical benefits impossible with passive alternatives: maximum fluid retention preventing maceration of surrounding intact skin, maintenance of moist wound healing environment at wound surface supporting cellular migration and epithelialization, and continuous autolytic debridement support where retained moisture softens necrotic tissue and slough enabling natural removal. Strong wet strength maintains gel cohesion enabling complete single-piece removal that prevents retained dressing fragments in wound cavity and minimizes trauma to fragile granulation tissue. Cuttable format enables precise sizing to wound dimensions. For wound care specialists managing heavily exuding chronic wounds, surgeons monitoring post-operative donor and graft sites, diabetes care teams managing foot ulcers, and any clinical scenario where alginate gel-forming technology simultaneously achieves maximum exudate control, moist healing environment, and autolytic debridement support, Melgisorb Plus delivers advanced wound care performance combining absorption capacity, gel cohesion, and wound healing environment optimization.

Key Features

• Calcium Sodium Alginate Construction: Hydrophilic seaweed-derived fibres providing exceptional absorbency and gel-forming capability
• Gel-Forming on Wound Contact: Fibres convert to soft cohesive gel absorbing and retaining high exudate volumes
• High Fluid Retention Capacity: Manages moderate to heavy exudate from complex chronic and acute wounds
• Strong Wet Strength: Maintains gel integrity enabling complete single-piece removal without fragment retention
• Moist Healing Environment: Gel maintains continuous moisture at wound surface supporting cellular migration
• Autolytic Debridement Support: Sustained moisture softens necrotic tissue and slough supporting natural wound cleansing
• Soft Conformable Structure: Adapts to wound topography including cavities, tunnels, and irregular surfaces
• Cuttable to Shape: Trimmable for precise wound-dimension sizing and specialized application areas
• Non-Adherent When Gelled: Gel transformation prevents wound bed adhesion enabling atraumatic removal
• Product Code 252000: Mölnlycke reference for accurate ordering and inventory management

Benefits

• Gel-forming alginate technology simultaneously manages heavy exudate and maintains moist healing environment
• High fluid retention capacity protects periwound skin from maceration without requiring frequent changes
• Strong wet strength enables complete single-piece removal preventing retained fragments in wound cavities
• Non-adherent gelled structure minimizes removal trauma protecting fragile granulation tissue
• Autolytic debridement support accelerates natural wound bed preparation without sharp instrumentation
• Cuttable format enables precise sizing to diverse wound dimensions eliminating waste and improving fit
• Conformable soft structure maintains complete contact over irregular wound surfaces and cavity spaces
• 10-per-box supply provides adequate clinical stock for wound care program management

Recommended Use

Perfect for pressure injuries stage 2-4 with moderate to heavy exudate requiring moist wound healing support, venous and arterial leg ulcer exudate management, diabetic foot ulcer wound bed preparation and exudate control, post-operative wound and donor site management, skin graft donor site coverage requiring high absorption and moist environment, trauma wound exudate management, cavity wound packing requiring conformable high-absorbency material, superficial and partial-thickness wounds with significant drainage, and advanced wound care in hospitals, wound care clinics, diabetes care centers, long-term care facilities, community nursing, and home care under clinical guidance. Particularly valuable for heavily exuding chronic wounds requiring simultaneous maximum exudate management and moist healing environment, cavity wounds requiring conformable gel-forming packing, post-surgical donor sites generating sustained high exudate volumes, and any wound care scenario where calcium alginate gel-forming technology achieves high-capacity exudate control and autolytic debridement support impossible with passive non-gelling dressing alternatives.

Technical Specifications

• Dimensions: 5 cm × 5 cm (approximately 2 inches × 2 inches)
• Dressing Type: Calcium sodium alginate absorbent dressing
• Material: Hydrophilic calcium sodium alginate fibres (seaweed-derived)
• Mechanism: Ion exchange gel formation on wound exudate contact
• Exudate Level: Moderate to heavy
• Wet Strength: Strong (maintains gel integrity for single-piece removal)
• Sterility: Sterile, individually packed
• Quantity: 10 dressings per box
• Secondary Dressing: Required for fixation and exudate containment
• Cuttable: Yes (trimmable to wound size)
• Brand: Mölnlycke Health Care
• Product: Melgisorb Plus
• Product Code: 252000