Sorbsan Flat is a sterile, non-woven, calcium alginate wound dressing, high in Mannuronic acid and low in Guluronic acid.
The fibres of Sorbsan Flat swell and form Sodium-Calcium alginate gel in contact with wound exudate. The gel:
- Provides a moist wound healing environment1
- Conforms to the contours of the wound2,3
- Atraumatic dressing removal3
- Quick and easy to remove by irrigating with saline (0.9%) solution4
- Promotes haemostasis5,6
- Minimises the disruption of newly formed tissue7
Wound types:
INDICATIONS FOR USE
- Partial thickness and full thickness wounds
- Arterial, venous and diabetic leg ulcers
- Pressure ulcers
- Post-operative wounds
- Fungating lesions
Sorbsan Flat may be used in conjunction with compression therapy.
Sorbsan Flat is also suitable for the management of bleeding wounds:
- Following toe-nail avulsions
- Pressure ulcers
- Donor and graft sites
- Traumatic wounds
CONTRA-INDICATIONS
Do not use on patients with a known sensitivity to Sorbsan Flat or any of its components.
Sorbsan Flat is not intended to control heavily bleeding wounds, alternative measures must be considered in situations incurring excessive loss of blood.
Always refer to the IFU provided with the dressing before use.
Application
Ordering Information
| Product code | Dressing | Size | Qty | PiP code | NHS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1400 | Sorbsan Flat | 5cm x 5cm | 10 | 019-0579 | tbc |
| 1410 | Sorbsan Flat | 10cm x 10cm | 10 | 034-8839 | tbc |
| 1415 | Sorbsan Flat | 10cm x 20cm | 5 | 019-0975 | tbc |
References
1. Clayton, C. An evaluation of Sorbsan Silver for use as an antimicrobial wound dressing. Proceedings of Wounds UK, Harrogate 2009
3. Thomas, S Alginates Update on Alginates. Journal of Woundcare May/June Vol.1. No.1 1992
4. Akrum Allymamod, Use of Calcium Alginate vs Hydrofibre dressing in City and Hackney Community Health Service. Poster presented EWMA 2011
5. Duward,R. Dr. and Clark, M Prof. Novel methods for measuring the ability of wound dressings to contribute to blood coagulation. Poster and presentation EWMA 2012
6. Gove, J. A multicentre study examining the role of calcium alginate dressing in bleeding and chronic wounds Poster presented at EPUAP,EWMA 2012