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Clinicians trust it for ease of use, proven efficacy, and cost effectiveness.   [Book Your Evaluation](https://creedhealth.co.uk/sorbsan#book) ![Sorbsan Wound Care Dressings](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Web%20Images/Sorbsan%20Wound%20Care%20Dressings.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=Sorbsan%20Wound%20Care%20Dressings.png) ![Sorbsan WoundCare Dressing](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Web%20Images/Sorbsan%20WoundCare%20Dressing.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=Sorbsan%20WoundCare%20Dressing.png) ![Sorbsan Wound Care Dressings for Tissue Viability Nurses](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Web%20Images/Sorbsan%20Wound%20Care%20Dressings%20for%20Tissue%20Viability%20Nurses.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=Sorbsan%20Wound%20Care%20Dressings%20for%20Tissue%20Viability%20Nurses.png) ![Sorbsan Wound Dressings](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Web%20Images/Sorbsan%20Wound%20Dressings.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=Sorbsan%20Wound%20Dressings.png) **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. [View clinical papers](https://creedhealth.co.uk/sorbsan#clinical) ![Sorbsan Tissue Viability Dressings for Wound Care Nurses](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hubfs/Web%20Images/Sorbsan%20Tissue%20Viability%20Dressings%20for%20Wound%20Care%20Nurses.png) ### 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](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hubfs/Web%20Images/Sorbsan%20Tissue%20Viability%20Wound%20Care%20Dressings.png) ### 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](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hubfs/Web%20Images/Sorbsan%20Tissue%20Viability%20Wound%20Dressings.png) ### 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 [Book an evaluation](https://creedhealth.co.uk/sorbsan#book) Order Flat Ribbon Packing | 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 | **Sorbsan Flat** is designed for sloughy, flat or shallow wounds with moderate to high exudate. **INDICATIONS FOR USE** - Partial thickness and full thickness wounds - Arterial, venous and diabetic leg ulcers - Pressure ulcers - Post-operative wounds - Fungating lesions - Sorbsan Flat may be used in conjunction with compression therapy Sorbsan Flat is also suitable for the management of bleeding wounds: - Following toe-nail avulsions - Pressure ulcers - Donor and graft sites - Traumatic wounds **CONTRA-INDICATIONS** Do not use on patients with a known sensitivity to Sorbsan Flat or any of its components. Sorbsan Flat is not intended to control heavily bleeding wounds, alternative measures must be considered in situations incurring excessive loss of blood. Always refer to the **[IFU](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hubfs/Clinical%20papers/SORBSAN_IFU_V1_Flat_201912.pdf?hsLang=en-gb)** provided with the dressing before use.    **BENEFITS** **Promotes Healing** Forms a gel on contact with exudate, maximizing wound contact and reducing gaps that can delay healing. **Supports Hemostasis** Exchanges calcium for sodium to control bleeding and help the wound progress faster. **Gentle, Easy Removal** Fibres disperse on irrigation, minimizing trauma and foreign body risk. **Wound Assessment Probe** Probe included with Packing and Ribbon, also available separately via Drug Tariff and NHSSC. **Sorbsan Ribbon** is designed for sloughy, deep or cavity wounds with moderate to high exudate. **INDICATIONS FOR USE** Sorbsan Ribbon is suitable for the management of smaller, wet cavity wounds, such as sinuses resulting from: - Pilonidal sinuses - Pressure ulcers - Post-operative wounds - Fungating lesions Sorbsan Ribbon is also suitable for the management of bleeding cavity wounds: - Following toe-nail avulsions - Pressure ulcers - Donor and graft sites - Traumatic wounds **CONTRA-INDICATIONS** Do not use on patients with a known sensitivity to Sorbsan Ribbon or any of its components. Sorbsan Ribbon is not intended to be used as a surgical sponge. Sorbsan Ribbon should not be packed tightly into a wound. Sorbsan Ribbon is not intended to control heavily bleeding wounds, alternative measures must be considered in situations incurring excessive loss of blood. Always refer to the **[IFU](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hubfs/Clinical%20papers/SORBSAN_IFU_V1_Flat_201912.pdf?hsLang=en-gb)** provided with the dressing before use. **BENEFITS** **Promotes Healing** Forms a gel on contact with exudate, maximizing wound contact and reducing gaps that can delay healing. **Supports Hemostasis** Exchanges calcium for sodium to control bleeding and help the wound progress faster. **Gentle, Easy Removal** Fibres disperse on irrigation, minimizing trauma and foreign body risk. **Wound Assessment Probe** Probe included with Packing and Ribbon, also available separately via Drug Tariff and NHSSC. **Sorbsan Packing** is designed for sloughy, deep or cavity wounds with moderate to high exudate. **INDICATIONS FOR USE** Sorbsan Packing is suitable for the management of larger, wet cavity wounds, such as abscesses and sinuses resulting from: - Pilonidal sinuses - Pressure ulcers - Post-operative wounds - Fungating lesions Sorbsan Packing is also suitable for the management of bleeding cavity wounds: - Following toe-nail avulsions - Pressure ulcers - Donor and graft sites - Traumatic wounds **CONTRA-INDICATIONS** Do not use on patients with a known sensitivity to Sorbsan Packing or any of its components. Sorbsan Packing is not intended to be used as a surgical sponge. Sorbsan Packing should not be packed tightly into a wound. Sorbsan Packing is not intended to control heavily bleeding wounds, alternative measures must be considered in situations incurring excessive loss of blood. Always refer to the **[IFU](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hubfs/Clinical%20papers/SORBSAN_IFU_V1_PackingRibbon_201912%20(1).pdf?hsLang=en-gb)** provided with the dressing before use. **BENEFITS** **Promotes Healing** Forms a gel on contact with exudate, maximizing wound contact and reducing gaps that can delay healing. **Supports Hemostasis** Exchanges calcium for sodium to control bleeding and help the wound progress faster. **Gentle, Easy Removal** Fibres disperse on irrigation, minimizing trauma and foreign body risk. **Wound Assessment Probe** Probe included with Packing and Ribbon, also available separately via Drug Tariff and NHSSC. **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](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hubfs/Web%20Images/Sorbsan%20Wound%20Care%20Dressings%20for%20UK%20Nurses%20in%20Tissue%20Viability.png) ![Sorbsan UK Wound Care Dressings for TVN Nurses](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hubfs/Web%20Images/Sorbsan%20UK%20Wound%20Care%20Dressings%20for%20TVN%20Nurses.png) **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. [Book an evaluation](https://creedhealth.co.uk/sorbsan#book) ![Sorbsan Wound Care Dressings for UK Nurses](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hubfs/Web%20Images/Sorbsan%20Wound%20Care%20Dressings%20for%20UK%20Nurses.png) ![Sorbsan in scientific publications](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hubfs/Web%20Images/Sorbsan%20in%20scientific%20publications.png) **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](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Web%20Images/Sorbsan%20Clinical%20Evidence%20for%20Wound%20Care%20Nurses%20in%20the%20UK.png?width=296&height=89&name=Sorbsan%20Clinical%20Evidence%20for%20Wound%20Care%20Nurses%20in%20the%20UK.png) Proven for 25 Years Sorbsan continues to evolve with wound care practice, offering reliable, cost-effective performance and gentle, patient-focused dressing changes.](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hubfs/Clinical%20papers/Celebrating%2025%20years%20of%20Sorbsan%20and%20its%20contribution%20to%20advanced%20wound%20management.pdf?hsLang=en-gb) #### [![Sorbsan Clinical Evidence for Woundcare Nurses](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Web%20Images/Sorbsan%20Clinical%20Evidence%20for%20Woundcare%20Nurses.png?width=296&height=89&name=Sorbsan%20Clinical%20Evidence%20for%20Woundcare%20Nurses.png) Evidence in Diabetic Foot Care Alginate dressings manage exudate and bleeding in diabetic foot ulcers, with treatment guided by ulcer needs and clinical judgement.](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hubfs/Clinical%20papers/The%20use%20of%20alginate%20dressings%20in%20the%20treatment%20of%20diabetic%20foot%20ulcers.pdf?hsLang=en-gb) #### [![Sorbsan Clinical Evidence for Wound Care Nurses](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Web%20Images/Sorbsan%20Clinical%20Evidence%20for%20Wound%20Care%20Nurses.png?width=296&height=89&name=Sorbsan%20Clinical%20Evidence%20for%20Wound%20Care%20Nurses.png) Effective Absorption & Epithelialisation Demonstrated strong fluid retention while leaving minimal dressing residue on the wound.](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hubfs/Clinical%20papers/EWMA%202011%20Wound%20Care%20Conference%20Poster%20Presentation.pdf?hsLang=en-gb) #### [![Sorbsan Clinical Evidence for Wound Care Tissue Viability Nurses](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Web%20Images/Sorbsan%20Clinical%20Evidence%20for%20Wound%20Care%20Tissue%20Viability%20Nurses.png?width=296&height=89&name=Sorbsan%20Clinical%20Evidence%20for%20Wound%20Care%20Tissue%20Viability%20Nurses.png) Absorbent, Comfortable, Versatile Dressings manage exudate, maintain moisture, and conform to wounds, offering safe, comfortable care alongside compression therapy.](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hubfs/Clinical%20papers/Alginate%20dressings%20for%20venous%20leg%20ulcers%20(Review).pdf?hsLang=en-gb) ## Sorbsan Vs Other Dressings Know the difference with Sorbsan™ | | **Sorbsan™** | Other Dressings | | --- | --- | --- | | High absorbency | | | | Gel formation & Wound conformity | | | | Moist wound Environment | | | | Atraumatic removal | | | | Promotes haemostasis | | | | Wide wound Applicability | | | | Compatible with Compression | | | ![Creed Health](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo/Creed%20Health%20Main%20Logo%20White%20(1).png?width=250&height=124&name=Creed%20Health%20Main%20Logo%20White%20(1).png "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](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hubfs/Web%20Images/Sorbsan%20Woundcare%20Dressings%20for%20UK%20Nurses%20and%20Wound%20Care%20Teams.png) try Sorbsan today ## Book Your Evaluation Fill in the form [![Creed Health Main Logo Green Blue (002)-1](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Creed%20Health%20Main%20Logo%20Green%20Blue%20(002)-1.png?width=500&height=248&name=Creed%20Health%20Main%20Logo%20Green%20Blue%20(002)-1.png "Creed Health Main Logo Green Blue (002)-1")](https://www.creedhealth.co.uk?hsLang=en-gb) ![mark-of-trust-UKAS-colour-logo-En-GB0121](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Web%20Images/mark-of-trust-UKAS-colour-logo-En-GB0121.png?width=150&height=89&name=mark-of-trust-UKAS-colour-logo-En-GB0121.png "mark-of-trust-UKAS-colour-logo-En-GB0121") **Company Policy** [Terms of Use](https://creedhealth.co.uk/company-policies?hsLang=en-gb) [Privacy Policy](https://creedhealth.co.uk/company-policies?hsLang=en-gb) [ISO Certificate](https://creedhealth.co.uk/company-policies?hsLang=en-gb) [Environment](https://creedhealth.co.uk/company-policies?hsLang=en-gb) [Carbon Reduction Plan](https://creedhealth.co.uk/hubfs/Company%20Policies/Creed_Health_Carbon_Reduction_Plan_v3.pdf?hsLang=en-gb) **Address** Unit 2, Hamilton Court, Oakham Business Park, Mansfield, Notts. 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