Skip to content
Search icon

Natural Seaweed Alginate For Effective Healing

Sorbsan® is a sterile, seaweed-derived calcium alginate dressing. Clinicians trust it for ease of use, proven efficacy, and cost effectiveness.
 
ADVANCED WOUND CARE
 

Sorbsan® Dressings

Inspired by seaweed, Sorbsan® is the calcium alginate dressing that swells, gels, and manages exudate fast—trusted by clinicians for confident, cost-effective wound care.

*As demonstrated in clinical studies.

Sorbsan Tissue Viability Dressings for Wound Care Nurses

Trusted Since 1983

Evolved to create an amorphous gel that fills wound cavities, controls moisture, and minimises risks in infected wounds.

Sorbsan Tissue Viability Wound Care Dressings

Smart & Pain-Free

When irrigated with (0.9%) saline, Sorbsan® dissolves leaving no residue, making removal quick and pain-free for the patient.

Sorbsan Tissue Viability Wound Dressings

Super Fast Healing

Sorbsan® swaps calcium for sodium in wound fluid, aiding hemostasis and quickly moving the wound toward healing.

Try for yourself

Fill in the form and book an evaluation for your team

Product Size Code Units PIP
Sorbsan Flat 5cmx 5cm 1400 10 019-0579
Sorbsan Flat 10cmx 10cm 1410 10 034-8839
Sorbsan Flat 10cmx 20cm 1415 5 019-0975
Sorbsan Packing 30cm/2g 1411 5 034-8979
Sorbsan Ribbon 40cm/1g 1412 5 003-5212
Wound Probe 6mmx 125mm 1425 100 416-0222
HOW IT WORKS
 
 

Flexible Dressing for Diverse Wounds

Sorbsan® dressings adapt to a wide range of wounds—from flat and shallow to deep or cavity wounds—effectively managing moderate to high exudate while supporting optimal healing at every stage.

Sorbsan Wound Care Dressings for UK Nurses in Tissue Viability
Sorbsan UK Wound Care Dressings for TVN Nurses
HOW IT WORKS
 
 

Zero Gaps, Maximum Healing

The gel-forming Sorbsan® dressing molds to cavities and irregular wounds, leaving no gaps and supporting optimal recovery.

HOW IT WORKS
 
 

Heal Faster, Treat More

Sorbsan® dressings promote ultra-fast wound recovery by supporting hemostasis, managing exudate, and conforming to every wound type—helping clinicians treat more patients efficiently without compromising care.

Sorbsan Wound Care Dressings for UK Nurses
Sorbsan in scientific publications
CLINICAL PAPERS
 

Sorbsan® dressings in scientific publications

Clinical research shows that Sorbsan® provides effective exudate management, forms a gentle atraumatic gel, and supports a wide range of wound types. Its haemostatic properties and ease of use make it a trusted choice for clinicians in modern wound care.

Tap to view the PDF below...

Sorbsan Clinical Evidence for Wound Care Nurses in the UK

Proven for 25 Years

Sorbsan continues to evolve with wound care practice, offering reliable, cost-effective performance and gentle, patient-focused dressing changes.

Sorbsan Clinical Evidence for Woundcare Nurses

Evidence in Diabetic Foot Care

Alginate dressings manage exudate and bleeding in diabetic foot ulcers, with treatment guided by ulcer needs and clinical judgement.

Sorbsan Clinical Evidence for Wound Care Nurses

Effective Absorption & Epithelialisation

Demonstrated strong fluid retention while leaving minimal dressing residue on the wound.

Sorbsan Clinical Evidence for Wound Care Tissue Viability Nurses

Absorbent, Comfortable, Versatile

Dressings manage exudate, maintain moisture, and conform to wounds, offering safe, comfortable care alongside compression therapy.

Sorbsan® Vs Other Dressings

Know the difference with KytoCel®


Sorbsan®

Other Dressings

High absorbency

Gel formation &
Wound conformity

Moist wound
Environment

Atraumatic removal

Promotes haemostasis

Wide wound
Applicability

Compatible with
Compression

Sorbsan Creed Health
Faster, Smarter Healing
 
 

40% more patients treated

With Sorbsan, all 16 patients can be treated using the same resources, compared with only 11 patients using other dressings.*

*Estimated wound treatment figures.

Sorbsan Woundcare Dressings for UK Nurses and Wound Care Teams
try Sorbsan today

Book an evaluation

Fill in the form to schedule your evaluation of KytoCel Dressings