Medline Avant Sterile Nonwoven Gauze Drain Sponge, 1400 EA/CS

Avant Sterile Nonwoven Gauze Drain Sponge, 1400 EA/CS

This sterile nonwoven gauze drain sponge is a 6-ply dressing sponge made for placement around drainage tubes. It works well for clinical and professional care settings that want a precut sponge to support faster, more consistent dressing changes without sterile scissors. The sponge uses a rayon and polyester blend, measures 2 inch x 2 inch, and is low-linting with fast-wicking absorbency.

Good Fit For

• Drain dressing changes in clinical care settings
• Workflows that prefer precut sterile sponges
• Applications around drainage tubes
• Facilities seeking low-linting nonwoven gauze sponges

Key Features

• Sterile drain sponge helps support clean dressing application around drainage tubes
• Precisely fenestrated design helps the sponge wrap easily and consistently
• Unique fenestration helps prevent puckering so the sponge lies flat around a tube
• Precut format removes the need for sterile scissors and can save setup time
• 6-ply nonwoven construction is highly absorbent, low-linting, and fast wicking
• Latex-free material can be a practical choice for latex-sensitive environments

Applications and Usage

• Wrapping the sponge around a drainage tube during dressing changes
• Supporting consistent drain site coverage with a fenestrated sponge
• Reducing prep steps when sterile scissors are not preferred
• Stocking sterile drain sponges for routine professional wound care workflows

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Drain not included
• The sponge is fenestrated and precut for use around a drainage tube rather than as a standard solid gauze pad
• Buyers managing high-volume clinical use may want to note the case quantity of 1400 each

FAQ

• Can this gauze sponge be used around a drainage tube? Yes. The sponge is precisely fenestrated so it can wrap around a drainage tube more easily and consistently.
• Does the sponge stay flat when placed around a drain? Yes. The fenestration is designed to help prevent puckering and allow the sponge to lie flat when wrapped around a drainage tube.
• Do I need sterile scissors to use this drain sponge? No. This drain sponge is precut, which helps eliminate the need for sterile scissors during application.
• What is the material and size? This sponge uses a rayon and polyester blend and measures 2 inch x 2 inch.
• Is the sponge sterile and latex free? Yes. This drain sponge is sterile and latex free.

From Avant by Medline.