Gelling Fibre / Alginate Dressings

Within the range of gelling fibres and alginate dressings, we have Exufiber® and Melgisorb® Plus.  Both provide different levels of wound fluid absorption.  

Exufiber is a sterile non-woven dressing made from highly absorbent polyvinyl alcohol fibres. In contact with wound fluid, Exufiber transforms into a gel that facilitates moist wound healing and ease of removal during dressing changes. Exufiber absorbs and retains wound exudate. Exufiber is available both as a sheet and a ribbon dressing.

Melgisorb Plus absorbs large amounts of wound fluid. When absorbing, the alginate fibres become gel-like providing a moist environment conducive to wound healing. The dressing can easily be removed by irrigating with 0.9% normal saline.