KALTOSTAT® Alginate Rope is an external wound dressing designed to absorb exudate and protect the wound from contamination. KALTOSTAT® Alginate Rope is indicated as an external wound dressing for the local wound management of exuding cavity wounds such as pressure injuries, venous stasis ulcers, arterial ulcers, diabetic ulcers, lacerations, post-surgical wounds and other external wounds inflicted by trauma.

This dressing is not indicated for dry wounds or third-degree burns and is not intended for use as a surgical swab.

Infection: All wounds can be expected to contain some microorganisms. If, however, true clinical infection (fever, tenderness or redness in the area of the wound) should develop, appropriate steps, as defined by the attending physician, should be taken to address such infection. Regular evaluation and cleansing of an infected wound should be common practice. Use of KALTOSTAT® Alginate Rope may be continued, provided it is changed on a regular basis (at least daily while infection is present).

Underlying Causes: Some wounds like leg ulcers and pressure injuries can be "non-healing" unless steps are taken to correct the underlying pathology. KALTOSTAT® Alginate Rope is designed for local wound management and can be part of the overall management program for these types of wounds.