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Country of Origin: USA
- Weight: 11.5 lb
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MFR:
Cardinal Health
Ships from MFI Medical
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MPN: 2533
- Phone: (800) 964-5227
Frequently asked questions
Are these AMD sponges sterile?
Yes, the Cardinal Health Curity AMD Sponges are sterile. They are packaged in a sterile 2s configuration within a peel-back package to ensure cleanliness, prevent contamination, and guarantee a safe application for wound care.
Does the sterile packaging have an easy-open design?
Yes, the packaging for the Cardinal Health Curity AMD Sponges is specifically designed to facilitate convenient, aseptic access in clinical settings. These features ensure reliable use:
- Peel-Back Design: The sponges are supplied in a secure peel-back package, which allows for quick, easy opening while maintaining the sterility required for wound care applications.
- Sterile 2s: Each individual peel-back pouch contains two sponges, providing an appropriate quantity for single-use dressing procedures.
Is the packaging designed for aseptic opening?
Yes, the Cardinal Health Curity™ AMD Antimicrobial Gauze Sponges are packaged specifically to ensure sterility and facilitate aseptic handling.
- Sterile Packaging: The sponges are supplied sterile in individual peel-back packages.
- Aseptic Design: The peel-back mechanism allows for controlled, aseptic opening, which is essential for minimizing contamination risks in clinical and wound care settings.
- Unit Configuration: Each peel-back package contains two (2) sterile sponges.
Is effective antimicrobial protection included?
Yes, Cardinal Health Curity AMD Sponges are specialized antimicrobial dressings designed to protect wounds and manage infection risk.
Key features ensuring their effectiveness include:
- Antimicrobial Barrier: The sponges are treated with 0.2% Polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB), which provides broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against common wound pathogens.
- Sterile Packaging: They are supplied in a sterile 2s format within a peel-back package, ensuring aseptic handling required for sensitive wound care.
- Quality Construction: The sponges are manufactured in the USA and are available in various robust configurations, such as 12-Ply (4” x 4”) or 8-Ply (2” x 2”), suitable for absorbing exudate while dressing the wound.
What sizes and ply options are available?
The Cardinal Health Curity AMD Sponges are offered in two sterile configurations designed for different wound care needs. Both options are impregnated with 0.2% Polyhexamethylene Biguanide (PHMB) for antimicrobial protection.
They are packaged sterilely as two sponges per peel-back pouch. The available sizes and ply counts are:
| Configuration | Size | Ply Count |
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| Standard | 4” x 4” | 12-Ply |
| Small | 2” x 2” | 8-Ply |
Are these sponges reusable?
No, Cardinal Health Curity AMD Sponges are designed for single use only. They come in sterile packaging to ensure clean and safe application for wound care, making them suitable for one-time use in medical facilities, clinics, and at home.
Is antimicrobial protection included?
Yes, the Cardinal Health Curity AMD Sponges are specifically designed to provide robust antimicrobial protection for effective wound management.
Key details regarding this feature include:
- Antimicrobial Agent: The sponges are impregnated with 0.2% Polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB). This additive creates a protective barrier to help reduce the risk of infection and prevent bacterial colonization within the dressing.
- Intended Use: They function as a primary dressing for protecting the wound, absorbing exudate, and promoting healing while mitigating infection risk.
- Sterile Packaging: For aseptic handling required in clinical settings, the sponges are supplied as Sterile 2s in a peel-back package.
Are various sizes and ply counts available?
Yes, the Cardinal Health Curity AMD Sponges are offered in two distinct configurations, each supplied sterile in peel-back packages of two. Both sizes feature 0.2% PHMB (Polyhexamethylene Biguanide) for reliable antimicrobial protection.
The available configurations are:
| Size | Ply Count | Sponges per Tray (Sterile 2s) | Trays per Case |
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| 4” x 4” | 12-Ply | 50 | 24 |
| 2” x 2” | 8-Ply | 100 | 30 |
What antimicrobial agent is used in the sponges?
The Curity™ AMD Antimicrobial Gauze Sponges utilize Polyhexamethylene Biguanide (PHMB) as the antimicrobial agent. This agent provides protection right on the dressing itself:
- Agent: Polyhexamethylene Biguanide (PHMB)
- Concentration: PHMB is incorporated into the gauze material at a concentration of 0.2%.
- Benefit: The antimicrobial action is crucial for wound management as it helps reduce bacterial colonization on the dressing.
Are these sponges effective for light wound drainage?
The Cardinal Health Curity™ AMD Sponges are highly effective for wound care, including the management of drainage. They are built with high-ply construction, available in configurations up to 12-Ply, ensuring effective absorbency suitable for light to moderate wound drainage. Additionally, they are impregnated with Polyhexamethylene Biguanide (PHMB), which provides sustained broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection at the wound site. The sponges are supplied sterile in peel-back packages, designed for aseptic application.