Altrazeal® is supplied as a sterile, white powder in a single-use, sterile blister pack. Each blister contains 0.75 grams of powder and will cover approximately a 10 cm x 10 cm area. Altrazeal® blisters are sold in boxes, each containing five blisters. To order Altrazeal please contact us by clicking here.

Altrazeal® is composed of powder particles that are the result of rigorous research and development where the product has been engineered to provide transformational wound-healing benefits. This precise scale and proportion is designed to provide optimal oxygen and moisture vapor transpiration, as well as to create a flexible matrix that fits and seals the wound bed to create a barrier to exogenous microorganisms.

Gently mist or drip sterile normal saline or equivalent over the surface of the Altrazeal® powder. Mist the saline solution at about 6 inches from the surface or drip saline near the wound edge and allow droplets to settle into the powder. For complete application instructions, please review the instructions provided in your Altrazeal® box.

Altrazeal® absorbs ~68% water of its hydrated mass.

Altrazeal® is most effective when used on mild to moderately exuding, non-infected wounds. Altrazeal® can be used on wounds with infection only under medical supervision with appropriate therapy and frequent monitoring. While Altrazeal® provides no antimicrobial activity to prevent infection, Altrazeal® does provide a protective barrier that prevents entry of microorganisms. Best practices for the preparation of infected wounds, including debridement, should be performed before Altrazeal® is applied. Health care professionals should always follow their institution’s protocols.

Thoroughly saturate the dressing with sterile normal saline or equivalent until softened and remove with forceps or a similar instrument.

Altrazeal® is non-resorbable and does not contain any secondary or peripheral adhesives. To remove the dressing, simply saturate the dressing with saline and remove with a pair of forceps.

Altrazeal does not require a secondary dressing unless determined to be necessary. Petroleum-based dressings and occlusive or surface contact adhesives should be avoided. Dressings with a moisture-vapour transmission rate of less than 800g/m2/24h may alter the function of Altrazeal®. Altrazeal® must be able to transport collected fluids from the wound bed to the dressing surface. A low-MVTR dressing might result in accumulation of moisture and possibly maceration of the surrounding skin fringes. The secondary dressing should not accelerate the moisture transpiration rate but only act as a sponge for excess exudate, so avoid super absorbent polymers (SAPs).

If a patient has normal coagulation, a film dressing with high MVTR and no absorbing pad is an appropriate secondary dressing. If the patient is on anticoagulants, use a film dressing with pad.

No. Oil-based products, particularly ointments and salves, will prevent optimal hydration and aggregation at the wound surface.

Clean, surgical, acute or chronic wounds with mild to moderate exudation. Altrazeal® is contraindicated in wounds with no exudate.

Yes, but patients should be advised to take special care to avoid soaking the dressing. Patients should not allow the dressing to be immersed underwater for any amount of time.