Gauze Pads & Sponges - Sterile, Non-Sterile, PHMB Antimicrobial

Gauze pads and sponges for wound coverage, secondary dressing and general clinical use - sterile and non-sterile cotton and non-woven gauze in 2x2, 3x3, 4x4 and 3x8 inch formats from Smith & Nephew, Dynarex, Medline and additional manufacturers. Also stocked: PHMB-impregnated antimicrobial gauze and specialty hemostatic gauze formats. Multiple ply counts (8, 12, 16) and sterile single-packaged or non-sterile bulk packed. Wholesale case pricing for hospitals, surgery centers, clinics and distributors.

Gauze Pads and Sponges for Clinical Wound Coverage

Gauze pads and sponges are the highest-volume wound care SKU group in any healthcare facility - the workhorse of routine dressing changes, secondary dressing under foam or alginate primaries, wound bed cleaning, wound packing, and general clinical wound coverage applications. The catalog covers the full range of formats: sterile single-packaged pads for sterile field use, non-sterile bulk-packed gauze for general clinical applications, multiple ply counts for different absorption requirements, X-ray detectable variants for OR use, and specialty antimicrobial (PHMB) gauze for chronic wound applications. Standard size points include 2x2, 3x3, 4x4 and 3x8 inch, with additional sizes available for specific applications.

Gauze Pad and Sponge Products Stocked

• Standard sterile gauze pads - 2x2 inch, 3x3 inch, 4x4 inch sterile cotton and non-woven gauze in single-pack or multi-pack sterile configurations. Stocked across multiple manufacturers for clinical sterile-field applications, dressing changes and wound coverage.
• Standard non-sterile gauze sponges - 2x2 inch, 3x3 inch, 4x4 inch non-sterile gauze in bulk-pack formats for general clinical applications where sterility is not required. Significantly lower per-pad cost than sterile single-packs.
• 3x8 inch gauze - Larger gauze pad format for extended wound coverage and packing applications.
• Smith & Nephew PHMB-Impregnated Antimicrobial Gauze - PHMB (polyhexamethylene biguanide) antimicrobial gauze in 4x4 inch and additional formats for chronic wounds requiring antimicrobial coverage in a gauze substrate.
• Non-woven gauze sponges - Non-woven polyester/rayon gauze pads as an alternative to cotton gauze. Non-woven sponges produce less lint, may absorb more fluid per pad, and conform differently to wound geometries.
• X-ray detectable gauze - Gauze with X-ray detectable strip for OR use where retained surgical items detection is required.

Gauze Specifications and Ply Counts

Sterile vs Non-Sterile - Selection Guidance

Sterile gauze pads are required for direct wound contact, sterile field placement in OR and procedural areas, central line and IV site care, and any clinical application where introducing microorganisms to the wound or sterile area is a concern. Non-sterile gauze sponges are appropriate for non-contact applications: cleaning around but not in wounds, prep applications where the prep itself sterilizes the field, general clinical use in non-wound-contact roles, and any application where the gauze is not placed against a wound surface or sterile site. Non-sterile bulk-pack gauze is significantly less expensive per pad than sterile single-packs - matching gauze type to clinical application is a meaningful cost factor in high-volume gauze use.

Specialty Gauze Formats

• PHMB antimicrobial gauze - PHMB (polyhexamethylene biguanide) impregnated gauze provides antimicrobial activity in a gauze substrate. Used in chronic wounds with bioburden where antimicrobial coverage is needed alongside the absorbency and conformability of gauze. Available in 4x4 and other standard sizes.
• X-ray detectable gauze - Gauze containing an X-ray detectable strip is required in OR and procedural settings for retained surgical items detection. Stocked separately from standard non-OR gauze.
• Hemostatic gauze - Gauze impregnated with hemostatic agents for surgical bleeding control. Different from the wound dressing hemostatic line (Surgicel) - listed separately in the catalog.
• Non-woven gauze - Polyester/rayon non-woven sponges as a low-lint alternative to cotton gauze. Often preferred for wound packing applications where lint shedding into the wound bed is a concern.

Gauze pads and sponges are among the highest-velocity SKUs in any hospital wound care formulary - consumed across exam rooms, OR, procedure suites, nursing units, ED, ambulatory care and home health at volumes that justify the largest case sizes and standing order programs. The 4x4 sterile gauze format is the single highest-volume wound care SKU in most US healthcare facilities. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.