Collagen Dressing McKesson 4 X 4 Inch Square Sterile

Features

• McKesson Collagen Dressings Advanced
• topically-applied wound dressing transforms into a gel upon contact with exudates Indicated for management of full and partial thickness wounds including: pressure ulcers
• diabetic ulcers
• ulcers caused by mixed vascular aetiologies
• venous ulcers
• donor and graft sites
• abrasions
• traumatic wounds healing by secondary intention
• dehisced surgical wounds
• first and second-degree burns Cool
• soothing effect of gelling action enhances patient comfort Made from collagen
• sodium alginate
• carboxylmethylcellulose (CMC) and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) Alginate and CMC allow dressing to absorb wound drainage
• while maintaining an optimal moisture balance to aid in the formation of granulation tissue and epithelialization Formulated with collagen to help control the buildup of bacteria
• reducing occurrences of wound infection by layering a barrier between wounds and surrounding bacteria while promoting the spread of antimicrobial agents Collagen and EDTA work together to moderate the elevated activity of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) by targeting and deactivating excess MMPs
• triggering the healing process in chronic wounds EDTA creates a suitable environment for wound healing by removing zinc to inhibit the activity of MMPs Sheets may be trimmed to exact wound size and/or layered for the management of deep wounds For use when chronic wounds
• such as diabetic uclers
• are out-of-balance and need an further advanced dressing to help restart the healing process Should not be used on patients with a known allergy or sensitivity to animal-derived collagen
• any other ingredient
• or on third-degree burns Sterile
• individually-wrapped sheets Not Made with Natural Rubber Latex Packaged: 1 Each
• 10 Per Box
• 10 Boxes Per Case