Kimberley Medical Supplies is a specialist provider of medical and surgical supplies to hospitals as well as community health centres in Western Australia. The company provides a wide range of wound care products such as exudate management dressings, alginate dressings, hydrating agents, anti-microbial dressings, mesh dressings, skin closure products, clinical protective apparel and bandages. Alginate dressings are speciality dressings used in the control of minor bleeding wounds. These medical dressings are available in various options including Acticoat, Acticoat 7, Acticote Absorbent, Acticoat MC, Algisite M and Algisite M Rope/ Strip.
Acticoat alginate dressings are formulated as conformable silver anti-microbial barrier dressings and are available in various sizes. These alginate dressings come with a nanocrystalline coating of silver that quickly destroys a wide range of bacteria in less than 30 minutes. Acticoat dressings contain three layers of protection including an absorbent inner core positioned between two outer layers of silver-coated polyethylene net. The inner layer maintains the moist environment required for quick healing of the wound. Acticoat 7 alginate dressings are extended use anti-microbial barrier dressings with 7-day usage. Acticoat Absorbent alginate dressings display anti-microbial characteristics for three days and can be worn for up to seven days. Acticoat MC dressings are moisture control wound dressings that contain special nanocrystals and are supplied as absorbent anti-microbial dressings with foam and waterproof top film. Algisite dressings are calcium alginate dressings that convert exudates into soft gel and help heal wounds faster.