Main Specifications

• Askina Sorb is a sterile primary wound dressing made of fibers containing 85% of calcium alginate and 15% of carboxymethylcellulose (CMC).
• When in contact with wound exudate, the alginate-CMC fibers are fast gelling, resulting from an ionic exchange between calcium ions from the dressing and sodium ions from the exudate, so as to form a soft moist gel conducive to natural healing.
• Conformable and easy to apply.
• High absorption capacity.
• Forms soft gel which can be removed in one piece, without residues.
• Vertical absorption process: no lateral strike through, no maceration of wound edges.
• Atraumatic dressing removal.
• Askina Sorb is an extremely absorbent dressing and may be applied to a wide range of moderately to heavily exuding wet wounds, even when infection is present.
• Askina Sorb is indicated for the management of moderately to heavily exuding wounds such as pressure ulcers, venous and arterial leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, donor sites, traumatic wound, abrasions, 2^nd degree burns and post-operative wounds.
• Contraindication: Askina Sorb should not be used for surgical implantations or for treating third degree burns. The simultaneous use of topical agents, such as antiseptics and antibiotics with Askina Sorb is not indicated. This is because some of these agents used alone may induce reactions. Therefore, their use with Askina Sorb may reduce or negate its beneficial effect. Askina Sorb will have little benefit if applied to very dry or necrotic wounds. Do not use if pack is damaged or opened.