Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Suprasorb A

L&R

Description

Highly absorbent, calcium alginate dressing. Conforms to any wound bed. Rapidly forms a soft and gentle gel which binds the exudate and traps bacteria

Indications

Heavily exuding, superficial and deep wounds including leg ulcers of various origins (venous/arterial), pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, skin donor and skin grafting sites, postoperative wounds

Contraindications

Do not use in the case of a known sensitivity to any of dressing’s components

Price

5×5cm, £0.68; 10×10cm, £1.34; 30cm/2g (rope), £2.49

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