Designed for High Absorption & Intact Removal
NU-DERM™ Alginate Dressing is a sterile, non-woven pad consisting of high G (guluronic acid) alginate and carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) fibre. Designed with gelling capabilities, it enables intact removal while providing high absorbency.
This soft non-woven alginate dressing absorbs excess fluid, and protects and covers the wound bed, helping to create a moist environment for chronic and superficial wounds. The dressing does not dissolve, facilitating intact removal.
NU-DERM™ Alginate Dressing was developed to manage moderate to heavily exuding chronic wounds and control minor bleeding in superficial acute wounds.
- Highly absorbent
- Helps maintain a moist wound healing environment
- Facilitates intact removal
Specific indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions and safety information exist for KCI products and therapies. Healthcare providers should review the product User Manual, Safety Information and/or Instructions for Use prior to application.
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Overview
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How it Works
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Indications & Applications
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Evidence & Outcomes
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Ordering
Overview
Strength
Even when the dressing is moist, as a gelled fiber, its structure remains intact.
Wet Tensile Strength
In vitro data demonstrates that dressing tensile strength is maintained when wet1, which may facilitate intact removal.
Reference
1. Roberts C. Alginate Dressing Testing for Johnson and Johnson. 18 June 2002. 02/1493/01.
Easily Cut or Folded
NU-DERM™ Alginate Dressing can be cut or folded to accommodate the wound bed profile, filling dead space and helping to minimize pooling.
How it Works
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ABOUT
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SPECIFICATIONS
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MATERIALS FOR DOWNLOAD
High absorbency
NU-DERM™ Alginate Dressing is a highly absorbent dressing. In-vitro data shows that it can absorb up to 18 times its own weight in fluid, which may reduce the frequency
of dressing changes1*. NU-DERM™ Alginate Dressing forms a hydrophilic gel at the wound surface to help create a moist wound environment.
The average** in-vitro absorbancy for NU-DERM™ Alginate Dressing is 23.9 g/100cm2
* As demonstrated in in-vitro.
**Results may vary
1. Roberts C. Alginate Dressing Testing for Johnson and Johnson. 18 June 2002. 02/1493/01.
NU-DERM™ Alginate Wound Dressing is a sterile, non-woven pad consisting of high G (guluronic acid) alginate and carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) fibre. The wound dressing is designed to be fast gelling and to allow removal intact.
NU-DERM™ Alginate Dressing is:
- Intended as a primary dressing
- Is made of non-woven material that absorbs excess fluid
- Fills dead space, avoiding pooling
- Helps maintain a moist wound environment
Indications & Applications
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INDICATIONS
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APPLICATIONS
NU-DERM™ Alginate Wound Dressing is indicated for the management of moderate to heavily exuding chronic wounds and to control minor bleeding in superficial acute wounds.
- Pressure ulcers
- Leg ulcers
- Venous stasis
- Diabetic ulcers and arterial ulcers
Superficial acute wounds:
- Abrasions
- Lacerations,
- Donor sites and postoperative wounds.
Instructions for Use
Clinical Solutions for
NU-DERM™ Alginate Wound Dressing can be cut or folded to accommodate the wound bed.
Instructions for Use
Clinical Solutions for
Evidence & Outcomes
The evidence table below provides some insights into the Absorption capabilities of the NU-DERM™ Alginate Dressings.
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NU-DERM™ Alginate Wound Dressing
PRODUCT PRODUCT CODE dressings per box 
NU-DERM™ Alginate Wound Dressing
1" x 12"
AWD112 Box of 25 (5 Cartons of 5)
HCPCS Code A6199NU-DERM™ Alginate Wound Dressing
2" x 2"
AWD202 Box of 50 (5 Cartons of 10)
HCPCS Code A6196
NU-DERM™ Alginate Wound Dressing
4" x 4"
AWD404 Box of 50 (5 Cartons of 10)
HCPCS Code A6196NU-DERM™ Alginate Wound Dressing
4" x 8"
AWD408 Box of 25 (5 Cartons of 5)
HCPCS Code A6197
