Biatain® Alginate is a highly absorbent alginate dressing indicated for use as a primary dressing for the management of moderate to high exuding partial and full thickness wounds. Biatain® Alginate has a documented haemostatic effect, i.e. the ability to arrest blood flow in minor bleedings1,2 and its design and structural integrity allow you to cut the dressing and make it fit to wounds of many sizes, shapes and depths.
Product description
Documented haemostatic effect1,2
Biatain® Alginate has a documented haemostatic effect, i.e. the ability to arrest blood flow in minor bleedings.1,2
Recommended for cavity filling3
The design and the structural integrity of the dressing allow you to cut the dressing and make it fit to wounds of many sizes, shapes and depths.
On contact with wound exudate Biatain® Alginate converts to a soft, cohesive gel that provides a moist wound healing environment.4
High dressing integrity5 and reduced risk of leakage and maceration
The high dressing integrity allows for one-piece removal with minimal pain and trauma.5
The gel formation locks exudate inside the gel and prevents leakage that can cause maceration of the periwound skin.
Usage
Biatain® Alginate can be used on moderate to high exuding partial to full thickness wounds. Biatain® Alginate may assist in supporting the control of minor bleeding in superficial wounds. Biatain® Alginate can be used with compression therapy. Biatain® Alginate should not be used on dry or lightly exuding wounds or to control heavy bleeding. Biatain® Alginate is indicated for pressure ulcers, venous and arterial leg ulcers, diabetic ulcers, cavity wounds, lacerations, skin abrasions, graft and donor sites, post operative surgical wounds and superficial and partial thickness burns. Please see complete product Instructions for Use for proper product usage.
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1. Segal et al. Journal of Biomaterials Applications 1998;249.
