Iodoform and Plain Gauze Packing Strips
Iodoform 5% antimicrobial and plain gauze packing strips for cavity wound packing, sinus tract management, abscess packing and tunneling wound applications. Full clinical width range from 1/4 inch through 2 inch in standardized 5 yard lengths, sterile, in dispenser-bottle and traditional packaging from Gentell, Medline and Dukal Corporation. Case quantities typically 12 per case. Wholesale pricing for hospitals, wound care centers, surgical centers and long-term care.
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Iodoform 5% and Plain Packing Strip Catalog
The complete catalog of cavity wound packing strips - iodoform 5% antimicrobial-treated packing and plain (non-medicated) packing - in all four clinical widths and 5 yard length. Stocked from Gentell (the largest line in the catalog), Medline and Dukal Corporation, with dispenser-bottle and traditional bottle packaging available across the width range.
Iodoform 5% Packing Strips
Iodoform 5% packing is sterile gauze ribbon impregnated with iodoform at 5% concentration. Iodoform is a topical antimicrobial agent used in cavity wound packing where bioburden management is a clinical consideration - surgical wound packing, infected cavity wound management and clinical applications requiring antimicrobial-treated packing material. Stocked across the full clinical width range:
- 1/4 inch x 5 yard iodoform packing - narrow sinus tracts and small tunneling wounds
- 1/2 inch x 5 yard iodoform packing - standard cavity packing and small abscess applications
- 1 inch x 5 yard iodoform packing - larger cavity packing and post-surgical applications
- 2 inch x 5 yard iodoform packing - large cavity wound and abdominal wound applications
Plain Packing Strips
Plain packing strips are sterile non-medicated gauze ribbon for cavity wound packing where antimicrobial treatment is not clinically required - clean cavity wounds, post-operative packing in the absence of infection, and routine sinus tract management. Stocked in matching widths and lengths to the iodoform line:
- 1/4 inch x 5 yard plain packing
- 1/2 inch x 5 yard plain packing
- 1 inch x 5 yard plain packing
- 2 inch x 5 yard plain packing
Dispenser-Bottle vs Traditional Bottle
| Packaging | Application Profile |
|---|---|
| With dispenser | Multi-application use from a single bottle; controlled ribbon dispensing without exposing remaining length to contamination; preferred where multiple shorter lengths are cut from one bottle over time |
| Without dispenser (traditional) | Single-application use where the full 5 yard length is committed to one packing event; lower per-unit cost |
Brand Lines Stocked
- Gentell - The largest line in the catalog at 15 SKUs, covering iodoform and plain packing in all four widths in both dispenser and traditional bottle formats. Case format 12 per case.
- Medline - 10 SKUs covering iodoform 5% packing strips in 1/4, 1/2, 1 and 2 inch widths, 5 yard length, in sterile bottle format. Case format 1 per bottle, 12 bottles per box.
- Dukal Corporation - 8 SKUs covering iodoform and plain packing in standard widths.
Case Format
Standard institutional packaging is 12 bottles per case (each bottle containing one 5 yard ribbon of packing strip in the specified width). This format supports unit-level standing orders for wound care centers, surgical units and long-term care nursing stations running cavity wound packing programs.
Iodoform and plain packing strips are a specialized but consistent-volume product class in wound care procurement - lower velocity than foam dressings or surgical tape, but stocked at routine baseline volume in any facility with cavity wound management programs. The Gentell and Medline lines together cover the full clinical width range and both medicated and non-medicated formats. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is iodoform and why is it used in wound packing?
Iodoform is a topical antimicrobial agent applied to gauze packing material at 5% concentration. The antimicrobial-treated packing is used in cavity wound packing applications where bioburden management is a clinical consideration - surgical wound packing, infected cavity wounds and applications requiring antimicrobial-treated packing material. The iodoform-treated gauze provides antimicrobial activity at the wound bed surface while supporting the mechanical packing function of the gauze ribbon. Plain (non-medicated) packing is used where antimicrobial treatment is not clinically required.
What is the typical length of wound packing strips?
The standard length stocked across the catalog is 5 yard ribbon per bottle. This length covers most cavity wound packing applications without requiring multiple bottles per packing event, and is the institutional standard length offered by Gentell, Medline and Dukal Corporation. The 5 yard format is used in both dispenser-bottle (multiple cut lengths from one bottle) and traditional bottle (full length committed to one application) packaging formats.
Should facilities stock both iodoform and plain packing?
Most facilities running active cavity wound packing programs stock both iodoform 5% and plain packing in the core widths (1/2 inch and 1 inch typically as the highest-volume widths). Iodoform is selected when antimicrobial treatment is clinically indicated; plain is selected for clean cavity wound packing where antimicrobial treatment is not required. The specific clinical selection between iodoform and plain is determined by the treating clinician based on wound assessment.
Can hospitals order iodoform and plain packing strips in case quantities?
Yes. Both iodoform 5% and plain packing strips are stocked in case quantities of 12 bottles per case across the four standard widths. Standing order programs are available for hospitals, surgery centers, wound care centers and long-term care facilities running cavity wound packing programs. Contact our procurement team for case pricing and consolidated quotes covering the width range and both medicated and non-medicated formats.
What packing strips should be included in a hospital wound care formulary?
A complete hospital wound care formulary covers iodoform 5% packing in 1/4 inch, 1/2 inch, 1 inch and 2 inch widths (5 yard length) and plain packing in matching widths, with dispenser-bottle packaging for the highest-volume widths (1/2 inch and 1 inch). Facilities running active surgical wound packing programs add larger case quantities of 1 inch and 2 inch iodoform for OR and surgical floor stock. Contact our team to build a packing strip formulary matched to facility surgical and wound care case mix.