Description

Biatain Alginate, crafted by Coloplast, is a specialized wound dressing designed to enhance the healing process for moderately to heavily exuding wounds. Composed of 85% alginate and 15% carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), this dressing transforms upon contact with wound exudate, forming a soft, cohesive gel that conforms closely to the wound bed.

Key Benefits

• High Absorbency: Effectively manages wound exudate, minimizing leakage and reducing the risk of maceration.
• Gel Formation: Provides a moist healing environment, crucial for optimal wound recovery.
• Maintained Integrity: Ensures easy, one-piece removal with minimal pain and trauma.

Versatility and Conformability

Biatain Alginate can be tailored to fit wounds of various sizes, shapes, and depths, making it suitable for a wide range of wound types. Its ability to conform closely to the wound bed enhances its effectiveness, while its compatibility with compression therapy broadens its applicability.

Haemostatic Properties

The dressing's haemostatic effect, due to the release of calcium ions, helps arrest minor bleeding, adding an extra layer of functionality. This makes it particularly useful for wounds that require cavity filling, available in both flat and ribbon (rope) formats.

Indications for Use

Ideal for:

• Pressure ulcers
• Venous leg ulcers
• Arterial ulcers
• Diabetic foot ulcers
• Donor sites
• Traumatic wounds

Precautions

• Not suitable for dry or lightly exuding wounds.
• Not intended for controlling heavy bleeding.
• Requires supervision by a healthcare professional and a secondary dressing for securement.

Instructions for Use

• Application: Can be cut to size using sterile scissors. Apply after cleansing the wound and drying the surrounding skin.
• Changing: Align dressing changes with the secondary dressing or as clinically indicated, not exceeding a 7-day interval.
• Removal: Rinse with saline and use forceps if necessary to avoid trauma to new tissue.

Variants

Biatain Alginate is also available with an ionic silver complex, known as Biatain Alginate Ag, providing antimicrobial protection for infected wounds or those at risk of infection. This variant offers continuous antibacterial effects for up to 7 days.

Sizes Available

• 3 cm x 44 cm (ribbon/rope)
• 5 cm x 5 cm
• 10 cm x 10 cm
• 15 cm x 15 cm

Storage and Disposal

Store at room temperature and dispose of with household waste, adhering to local regulations. As a regulated medical device under Council Directive 93/42/EEC, Biatain Alginate represents a reliable choice for effective wound management.