Molnlycke Melgisorb® Plus absorbs large amounts of wound exudate. When absorbing, the alginate fibers become gel-like providing a moist environment conducive to wound healing. The dressing can easily be removed by irrigating with 0.9% normal saline. Benefits of Melgisorb Plus are: highly absorptive, does not adhere to the wound site when gelled, suitable for cavity wounds, dressing becomes gel-like on contact with exudate or solutions containing sodium ions, soft, can be cut to shape, non-sensitizing. Change when saturation is reached. Can be left in place for several days depending on wound condition. Is intended for moderately or heavily exudatng wounds such as: pressure ulcers, venous and arterial ulcers, diabetic ulcers, donor sites, post-operative wounds, dermal lesions and other external wounds inflicted by trauma.