Sorbalgon Calcium Alginate Dressing

Last updated on 1/29/25 | First published on 1/29/25 | Literature review current through Mar. 2025 [cite]

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Product Type: Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing

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Sorbalgon Calcium Alginate Dressing is an alginate wound dressing.

INTENDED USES: For use with moderately to heavily exuding wounds

CLAIMED BENEFITS: Sorbalgon Calcium Alginate Dressing contains calcium alginate fibers and polysorbate. When in contact with sodium salts, as found in wound exudate, the fibers become gelatinous creating a moist wound environment.

Manufacturer: Hartmann USA, Inc.

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HCPCS Class

HCPCS

Sorbalgon Calcium Alginate Dressing, 2"x2", box of 10

Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound filler, sterile, per 6 inches

A6199

Sorbalgon Calcium Alginate Dressing, 4"x4", box of 10

Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound filler, sterile, per 6 inches

A6199

Sorbalgon Calcium Alginate Dressing, 1"x12" Rope, box of 5

Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound filler, sterile, per 6 inches

A6199

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Office and/or Facility - Product reimbursement

Hartmann USA, Inc.
Sorbalgon Calcium Alginate Dressing, 2"x2", box of 10

$1.29
per 6 inches

$6.46

1 change/day (up to 2 units of filler/change)

Hartmann USA, Inc.
Sorbalgon Calcium Alginate Dressing, 4"x4", box of 10

$1.29
per 6 inches

$6.46

1 change/day (up to 2 units of filler/change)

Hartmann USA, Inc.
Sorbalgon Calcium Alginate Dressing, 1"x12" Rope, box of 5

$1.29
per 6 inches

$6.46

1 change/day (up to 2 units of filler/change)

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Sorbalgon Calcium Alginate Dressing, 2"x2", box of 10

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Sorbalgon Calcium Alginate Dressing, 4"x4", box of 10

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Sorbalgon Calcium Alginate Dressing, 1"x12" Rope, box of 5

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Sorbalgon Calcium Alginate Dressing, 2"x2", box of 10

Sorbalgon Calcium Alginate Dressing, 4"x4", box of 10

Sorbalgon Calcium Alginate Dressing, 1"x12" Rope, box of 5

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