Cardinal Health Sorb-It® Drain Sponge - 4" x 4"

Sorb-It® Drain Sponge - 4" x 4"

Sorb-It Drain Sponge is a sterile gauze drain sponge for dressing sites with drains, catheters, chest tubes, IVs, and tracheotomies. The pre-cut notch helps the sponge conform around tubing, which can save nursing time by avoiding the need to cut with sterile scissors. This 4 inch x 4 inch option comes in sterile 2-packs and ships as a case of 300.

Good Fit For

• Drain and tube dressing workflows
• IV site care setups
• Clinical areas managing chest tubes or tracheotomies
• Facilities looking for a lower cost alternative to premium drain sponges

Key Features

• Pre-cut notch fits around drains, catheters, chest tubes, IVs, and tracheotomies for easier placement
• Sterile format supports use where a sterile drain sponge is needed
• Gauze construction offers a familiar choice for drain-site dressing tasks
• Sterile 2-packs help simplify prep at the point of care
• Case of 300 supports facility purchasing and routine clinical use
• Lower cost alternative to premium Excilon drain and IV sponges

Applications and Usage

• Placing around drains without cutting a standard sponge
• Dressing around catheters and chest tubes
• Supporting IV and tracheotomy site care
• Stocking exam rooms, nursing units, and procedure areas with sterile drain sponges

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• The notch is pre-cut, so this sponge is best suited to applications where the dressing needs to fit around a line or tube
• This SKU is sold by the case, which may be a better fit for routine facility use than occasional single-department demand
• The sponge is packaged in sterile 2-packs, which may affect how teams stage and distribute supplies

FAQ

• Will this drain sponge fit around tubes or lines? Yes. The sponge has a pre-cut notch so it can conform around drains, catheters, chest tubes, IVs, and tracheotomies.
• Is this drain sponge sterile? Yes. Sorb-It Drain Sponge is sterile and comes in sterile 2-packs.
• What size is this sponge? This Sorb-It Drain Sponge measures 4 inch x 4 inch.
• How many sponges come in a case? A case includes 300 sponges. Shipping is noted as 12 boxes of 25.
• Why would a buyer choose this sponge over a standard gauze sponge? The pre-cut notch can save nursing time because staff do not need to use sterile scissors to adapt the sponge around a drain or line.

From Curity by Cardinal Health.