Sorbalgon Calcium Alginate Dressings

Sorbalgon dressings from Hartmann are calcium alginate wound fillers designed for moderately to heavily exuding wounds. On contact with wound fluid, the dry alginate fibers convert into a soft, conformable gel that molds to the wound bed, absorbs excess exudate, and maintains the moist environment that supports faster healing. Because the fibers gel rather than dry out, removal is atraumatic — the dressing lifts away without disturbing newly formed tissue.

This is the answer to a common question buyers have: alginate dressings are meant for wounds that produce fluid, not dry wounds. Sorbalgon is well suited to pressure injuries, leg ulcers, diabetic foot wounds, surgical dehiscence, and deep or cavity wounds where the gelling fiber can pack in and conform to irregular spaces.

Standard vs. Silver (Ag) Sorbalgon

Two lines are stocked here. The standard Sorbalgon Calcium Alginate/Polysorbate dressings — available in 2 x 2 inch and 4 x 4 inch sterile squares — handle absorption and moisture balance for clean, exuding wounds. The Sorbalgon Ag line incorporates ionic silver for wounds that are infected or at high risk of infection, adding antimicrobial action while the alginate manages exudate. Ag options come in 1 x 12 inch (ideal for packing narrow or tunneling wounds), 2 x 2 inch, 4 x 4 inch, and 6 x 6 inch sizes, all non-adhesive and without a border.

Choosing a size is straightforward: match the dressing footprint to the wound, and use the 1 x 12 inch ribbon form for cavities and undermined areas. All Sorbalgon dressings are non-adhesive, so pair them with a secondary cover dressing or retention product to hold them in place.

Explore related options in our Alginate Dressings and broader Wound Dressings collections, or browse the full Wound Care & First Aid category for secondary dressings and cleansers.

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Sorbalgon Ag Alginate Dressing