Biatain - Alginate (loose)
Indications
For moderate to heavily exuding partial- to full-thickness wounds, including:
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Pressure ulcers
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Venous leg ulcers
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Arterial ulcers
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Diabetic foot ulcers
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Donor sites
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Traumatic wounds
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Can be used with compression therapy
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May help control minor bleeding in superficial wounds
⚠️ Not suitable for:
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Dry or lightly exuding wounds
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Control of heavy bleeding
Key Features
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Recommended for cavity filling – dressing can be cut to fit various wound sizes, shapes and depths; conforms to the wound bed
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High dressing integrity – allows one-piece removal with minimal pain and trauma
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Minimised risk of leakage and maceration – superior absorption and gel formation lock exudate inside the dressing, protecting periwound skin
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Documented haemostatic effect – releases calcium ions to support minor bleeding control (unlike hydrofibre dressings)
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On contact with exudate, converts to a soft, cohesive gel that supports moist wound healing
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Composition: 85% alginate and 15% carboxymethylcellulose (CMC)
Indications
For moderate to heavily exuding partial- to full-thickness wounds, including:
-
Pressure ulcers
-
Venous leg ulcers
-
Arterial ulcers
-
Diabetic foot ulcers
-
Donor sites
-
Traumatic wounds
-
Can be used with compression therapy
-
May help control minor bleeding in superficial wounds
⚠️ Not suitable for:
-
Dry or lightly exuding wounds
-
Control of heavy bleeding
Key Features
-
Recommended for cavity filling – dressing can be cut to fit various wound sizes, shapes and depths; conforms to the wound bed
-
High dressing integrity – allows one-piece removal with minimal pain and trauma
-
Minimised risk of leakage and maceration – superior absorption and gel formation lock exudate inside the dressing, protecting periwound skin
-
Documented haemostatic effect – releases calcium ions to support minor bleeding control (unlike hydrofibre dressings)
-
On contact with exudate, converts to a soft, cohesive gel that supports moist wound healing
-
Composition: 85% alginate and 15% carboxymethylcellulose (CMC)
