Medline Gauze, Bordered, 4"x8" (2"x6" Pad) Sterile

Gauze, Bordered, 4"x8" (2"x6" Pad) Sterile

This bordered sterile gauze dressing is a 4 inch x 8 inch island dressing with a 2 inch x 6 inch absorbent pad. It works well for facilities and caregivers managing surgical incisions, superficial lacerations, abrasions, pressure ulcers, and other partial- or full-thickness wounds. Medline pairs a heavy-duty soaker with a conformable non-woven adhesive backing, and the dressing is latex free.

Good Fit For

• Post-surgical incision dressing changes
• Covering superficial lacerations and abrasions
• Managing stage I-IV pressure ulcers
• Partial- and full-thickness wound care

Key Features

• Bordered sterile gauze dressing for wound coverage in clinical and care settings
• 4 inch x 8 inch overall size with a 2 inch x 6 inch absorbent pad
• Heavy-duty soaker helps manage absorbency needs
• Conformable non-woven adhesive backing supports secure placement
• Suitable for infected and non-infected wounds
• Latex-free construction for facilities that prefer latex-free supplies

Applications and Usage

• Dressing surgical incisions
• Covering superficial lacerations
• Protecting abrasions
• Managing stage I-IV pressure ulcers
• Covering infected and non-infected wounds

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 4".
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Check the dressing footprint and pad size to make sure the 4 inch x 8 inch format fits the wound area and surrounding skin.
• This is a bordered adhesive dressing, which may be useful when a conformable backing is preferred.
• Latex-free construction may help support latex-sensitive care environments.

FAQ

• What size is this bordered gauze dressing? This dressing measures 4 inch x 8 inch overall and has a 2 inch x 6 inch absorbent pad.
• Is this gauze dressing sterile? Yes. This bordered gauze dressing is sterile.
• What types of wounds is this dressing used for? Medline indicates this dressing for surgical incisions, superficial lacerations, abrasions, stage I-IV pressure ulcers, partial- and full-thickness wounds, and both infected and non-infected wounds.
• Does this dressing have an adhesive border? Yes. The dressing uses a conformable, non-woven fabric adhesive backing around the absorbent pad.
• Is this product latex free? Yes. This bordered gauze dressing is latex free.

From Medline.