GENTELL ALGICELL AG CALCIUM ALGINATE DRESSINGS WITH ANTIMICROBIAL SILVER WOUND DRESSINGS - Wound Dressing, 4" x 8", 5/bx, 4 bx/cs | Quantity - 1x CSPrimary wound dressing made of Calcium Alginate containing 1. 4% silver. In the presence of wound exudate, the sodium ions from the exudate take the place of the silver ions, releasing the silver ions. As wound exudate is absorbed, the alginate forms a gel, which assists in maintaining a moist environment for the optimal wound healing, and allows intact removal. The silver ions released in the presence of wound fluid protect the dressing from