Medline Nonsterile Nonwoven Gauze Sponge, 2000 EA/CS

This nonsterile nonwoven gauze sponge is a 4-ply dressing sponge for wound care and general clinical use. It is a practical choice for facilities that want a cost-effective alternative to traditional woven cotton gauze, with less lint and less trauma to granulating tissue. The rayon and polyester blend is intended to balance strength and absorbency, and the case includes 2000 sponges.

Key Features

• Nonwoven 4-ply gauze sponge for wound care and clinical dressing tasks
• Rayon and polyester blend balances strength and absorbency
• Faster wicking ability helps promote a healthier healing environment
• Virtually nonadherent design helps reduce trauma to granulating tissue
• Produces less lint than traditional woven cotton gauze
• Latex-free construction for facilities that prefer latex-free supplies

Good Fit For

• Wound care supply rooms
• Clinics and healthcare facilities buying case quantities
• General dressing changes where nonsterile gauze is appropriate

Applications and Usage

• Stocking high-volume wound care and dressing change areas
• Using nonsterile gauze where a nonwoven sponge is preferred over woven cotton
• Supporting routine clinical tasks that benefit from absorbency and faster wicking

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Sterility: Nonsterile.
• This gauze sponge is nonsterile, so buyers should confirm that nonsterile product is appropriate for the intended protocol.
• The product is sold by the case, which may suit higher-volume purchasing and central supply storage.

FAQ

• Is this gauze sponge sterile? No. This is a nonsterile gauze sponge.
• What material is used in this gauze sponge? This sponge uses a rayon and polyester blend.
• How does this compare with traditional woven cotton gauze? Compared with traditional woven cotton gauze, this nonwoven sponge is described as more cost-effective, virtually nonadherent, less linting, and less traumatic to granulating tissue.
• Is this product latex free? Yes. This gauze sponge is latex free.
• How many gauze sponges come in a case? Each case includes 2000 gauze sponges.

From Caring by Medline.