AQUACEL Extra Calcium Alginate Dressings with Hydrofiber Technology

To hold onto exudate and create a moist healing environment, AQUACEL® EXTRA™ calcium alginate dressings use Hydrofiber® Technology. With two layers stitched together, each dressing holds onto 39% more fluid compared to its predecessor and offers an effective management solution for moderate- to heavy-exudating wounds, including chronic conditions. The result further facilitates the healing process by controlling infection and lessening pain. Protect your patients with AQUACEL® EXTRA™ Calcium Alginate Dressings How do AQUACEL® EXTRA™ calcium alginate dressings work? Each dressing is composed of two-dimensional fibers designed for strength. Once in contact with the wound bed, this calcium alginate dressing does not take on a gel consistency. Rather, Hydrofiber® Technology helps uphold its integrity and strength for clean, one-piece and painless removal. This combination: • Protects the wound bed. • Lowers the risk of peri-wound maceration. • Reduces wound pain and pain during dressing changes. • Maintains a moist healing environment. • Results in a nine-times stronger material than standard AQUACEL® EXTRA™ dressings. • Helps improve patient comfort during wear and dressing changes. • Absorbs a larger amount of wound fluid. How Hydrofiber® Technology Works The key component of AQUACEL® EXTRA™ dressings, Hydrofiber® Technology: • Holds onto exudate and bacteria to prevent wound fluid from migrating laterally. • Prevents adjacent skin from experiencing maceration. • Lessens cross-infection and wound-infection risks both while worn and during removal. • Can be specifically shaped to the wound bed to eliminate dead space — or pockets where bacteria can grow and hinder wound healing. • Helps balance moisture levels within the wound bed. • Provides a gelling action to protect the wound’s tissue, including while in place and during dressing changes. AQUACEL® EXTRA™ vs. Calcium Alginate Dressings Research has shown that AQUACEL® improves healing time compared to standard calcium alginate dressings. For patients living with diabetic foot ulcers, AQUACEL® dressings allowed the area to heal in 53 days — compared to 58 for calcium alginate — and significantly lessened wound depth. Product: 420671 Product: 420673 Product: 420674