CovaWound™ Alginate (Alginate Dressing)

CovaWound™ Alginate (Alginate Dressing) is a primary wound dressing made from the calcium salt of alginic acid rich in mannuronic acid. Forms a soft, hydrophilic, gas-permeable gel when in contact with exudate, conforming to the contours of the wound to provide a micro-environment that facilitates wound healing. Flat non-woven pad or rope format.

Covalon Technologies, Ltd.

 Covalon Technologies researches, develops, and commercializes new health care technologies that help save lives around the world. Covalon's technologies are used to prevent, detect, and manage medical conditions in specialty areas such as wound care, tissue repair, infection control, disease management, medical device coatings, and biocompatibility.
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Benefits

• Dressing conforms to the contours of the wound and provides a micro-environment that facilitates wound healing

Indications

CovaWound™ Alginate dressing may be applied to moderately to heavily exuding wounds like partial-thickness burns; donor sites; leg, pressure, arterial, diabetic, and venous stasis ulcers; cavity wounds; post-surgical incisions; trauma wounds, and most other granulating wounds.

Contraindications

Dressing should not be used on dry or lightly exuding wounds or on patients with sensitivity to calcium alginate or with other known allergic skin conditions.

Warnings and Precautions

Dressing may be used on wounds that show signs of infection or contamination provided dressings are changed daily. If infection is present, consult a physician.

How Supplied/Sizing
5cmx5cm, 10cmx10cm, 10cmx20cm, 15cmx15cm, 15cmx20cm. Rope: 2g (30cm), 2cmx30cm, 2cmx40cm.
HCPCS Code
Product features
check_circle Antimicrobial format available
check_circle Conforms readily to wound
check_circle Cuttable
check_circle Flexible
check_circle Hemostatic
check_circle Intact when saturated
check_circle Moisture vapor permeable
check_circle Moldable
check_circle One-piece removal
check_circle Rope
check_circle Secondary dressing required
cancel Usable on infected wounds
check_circle Variety of sizes
Other features
check_circle Educational Material Available
check_circle Free Samples/Trials Available
cancel Published Clinical Article Available
Recommended Use

Acute Wounds
Burns
Chronic Wounds
Deep Wounds
Diabetic Foot
Granulating/Epithelializing Wounds
Moderate/Highly Exudating Wounds
Pressure Ulcers
Sloughy Wounds
Superficial Wounds
Surgical Wounds
Venous Ulcers

Mode of Use/Application

Before applying dressing, the wound area should be thoroughly cleansed with wound cleanser or normal saline. If necessary, the wound should be debrided. Dressing may be trimmed to fit the wound size. Apply dressing to wound surface; deep wounds should be loosely packed with CovaWound™ Alginate rope. Cover the dressing with an appropriate secondary dressing and secure.

Removal & Change Frequency

CovaWound™ Alginate dressing may be left in place for up to 7 days depending on the patient, the condition of the wound and surrounding skin, or as indicated by accepted clinical practice. The cumulative use of CovaWound™ Alginate dressing should not exceed 30 days.

Additional Recommended Dressings

May be used as a secondary dressing to ColActive® Plus (Collagen Matrix Dressing) or ColActive® Plus Ag (Collagen Matrix Dressing with Silver).

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