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Gauze sponges.


Sterilux[TM] sterile and nonsterile gauze sponges from Hartmann are made from USP USP - unique sales point  Type VII Gauze gauze (gawz) a light, open-meshed fabric of muslin or similar material.

absorbable gauze  gauze made from oxidized cellulose.
 with a high yarn count and nonraveling folded edges to provide an absorbent absorbent /ab·sor·bent/ (-sor´bent)
1. able to take in, or suck up and incorporate.

2. a tissue structure involved in absorption.

3. a substance that absorbs or promotes absorption.
, soft, and low-linting product. These woven gauze sponges are suitable as wound dressings and for use in wound cleansing and debridement Debridement Definition

Debridement is the process of removing nonliving tissue from pressure ulcers, burns, and other wounds.
Purpose

Debridement speeds the healing of pressure ulcers, burns, and other wounds.
, wound packing, and general wound care. The packaging envelope is coated to keep out dust and other contaminants.

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Sterilux Bulky Gauze bandage for postsurgical and wound bandaging also is available.

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Title Annotation:Product Watch
Publication:Nursing Homes
Date:Jul 1, 2004
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