Wound Packing Strips - Iodoform and Plain Sterile
Wound packing strips for cavity wound packing, sinus tract management and tunneling wound applications - Iodoform 5% antimicrobial packing and plain (non-medicated) packing strips in widths from 1/4 inch through 2 inch, 5 yard lengths, sterile, in dispenser-bottle and traditional packaging. Stocked from Gentell, Medline, Dukal Corporation and additional manufacturers. Wholesale case pricing for hospitals, wound care centers, surgical centers and long-term care facilities.
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Wound Packing Strips for Cavity and Tunneling Wounds
Wound packing strips are sterile gauze ribbon products used for cavity wound packing, sinus tract management, undermining and tunneling wound applications where the wound bed extends beyond the visible surface and requires gauze packing to support drainage and prevent premature surface closure. The catalog stocks both iodoform 5% (antimicrobial-treated packing) and plain (non-medicated) packing in the full clinical width range from 1/4 inch through 2 inch in standardized 5 yard lengths.
Iodoform 5% vs Plain Packing
- Iodoform 5% packing strips - Gauze packing treated with iodoform (5% concentration), a topical antimicrobial used in cavity wound packing where bioburden management is a clinical consideration. Iodoform packing is used in surgical wound packing applications, infected cavity wound management and clinical situations where the wound bed has documented bioburden requiring antimicrobial-treated packing material.
- Plain packing strips - Sterile non-medicated gauze packing for cavity wound packing where antimicrobial treatment is not clinically required. Used in clean cavity wounds, post-operative wound packing in the absence of infection, and routine sinus tract management.
Width Selection
| Width | Length | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 inch | 5 yard | Narrow sinus tracts, small tunneling wounds, fistula tracking |
| 1/2 inch | 5 yard | Standard cavity wound packing, small abscess packing |
| 1 inch | 5 yard | Larger cavity wound packing, post-surgical wound packing |
| 2 inch | 5 yard | Large cavity wound packing, abdominal wound and large abscess management |
Dispenser-Bottle and Traditional Packaging Formats
The catalog stocks packing strips in two packaging formats: traditional bottle packaging (sterile bottle with the full 5 yard length sealed inside) and dispenser-bottle packaging (bottle with built-in dispenser opening for controlled ribbon dispensing during application). Dispenser-bottle format is preferred for clinical workflows where the clinician needs to dispense and cut a specific length of packing without contaminating the remaining ribbon - the dispenser controls ribbon exposure and supports single-use length cutting. Traditional bottle format is used where the full 5 yard length is committed to a single packing application.
Subcategories in This Section
Browse the consolidated Iodoform and Plain Packing subcategory for the full width and packaging range, or filter by attribute from this page.
Brand Coverage
Gentell, Medline and Dukal Corporation cover the bulk of the packing strip catalog with the standard 5 yard length in all clinical widths. The product mix covers institutional wound care center, surgical, hospital and long-term care procurement requirements. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between iodoform and plain packing strips?
Iodoform packing strips are gauze packing material treated with iodoform (5% concentration), a topical antimicrobial agent. The treated packing is used in cavity wound packing applications where bioburden management is a clinical consideration. Plain packing strips are sterile non-medicated gauze with no antimicrobial treatment, used in clean cavity wounds where antimicrobial-treated packing is not clinically required. The catalog stocks both formats in matching widths and lengths so clinicians can stock the format appropriate to facility case mix.
What widths of wound packing strips are stocked?
The catalog stocks four standard widths in 5 yard lengths: 1/4 inch for narrow sinus tracts and small tunneling wounds, 1/2 inch for standard cavity wound packing and small abscess packing, 1 inch for larger cavity wounds and post-surgical packing applications, and 2 inch for large cavity wounds and abdominal wound management. Both iodoform and plain packing are available across all four widths.
Why use dispenser-bottle packaging over traditional bottle packaging?
Dispenser-bottle packaging has a built-in dispenser opening that allows the clinician to dispense and cut a controlled length of packing without exposing the remaining ribbon in the bottle to contamination. This supports clinical workflows where multiple shorter lengths are cut from a single bottle over time, or where the full 5 yard length is not needed for a single packing application. Traditional bottle packaging exposes the full ribbon when opened and is appropriate when the full length is committed to a single application.
Can hospitals and wound care centers order packing strips in bulk?
Yes. Iodoform and plain packing strips are stocked in case quantities (typically 12 per case) for hospitals, surgery centers, wound care centers, long-term care facilities and licensed distributors. Standing order programs are available for facilities running active wound care programs with cavity wound packing requirements. Contact our procurement team for case pricing and consolidated quotes across the width range.
What packing strips should be included in a wound care formulary?
A complete wound packing strip formulary covers both iodoform 5% and plain packing in the four core widths (1/4, 1/2, 1 and 2 inch) in 5 yard length, with dispenser-bottle packaging for the highest-volume widths. Facilities with active surgical wound packing programs typically standardize on iodoform 5% for surgical applications and plain packing for clean cavity wound applications. Contact our team to build a packing strip formulary matched to facility wound care case mix.