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- Weight: 8.9 lb
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Cardinal Health
Ships from MFI Medical
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MPN: 3331-
- Phone: (800) 964-5227
Frequently asked questions
Are these Kerlix AMD rolls supplied sterile?
Yes, Cardinal Health Kerlix AMD Rolls are manufactured and supplied sterile for critical wound care applications.
This ensures the highest level of safety and compliance for use in clinical settings:
- Infection Control: The sterile nature is fundamental in minimizing the risk of infection when applied to wounds.
- Cross-Contamination Reduction: Sterility helps limit the transmission of microorganisms from the environment to the patient.
- Enhanced Protection: This sterility complements the built-in antimicrobial protection (PHMB) that actively reduces bacterial colonization within the dressing material, including difficult pathogens like MRSA and VRE.
The rolls are available sterile in two configurations sold by the case:
- Soft Pouch: 100 rolls per case.
- Rigid Plastic Tray: 1 roll per tray, 60 trays per case.
Do the Kerlix AMD rolls offer broad-spectrum protection?
Yes, the Cardinal Health Kerlix AMD Rolls are specifically designed to provide broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection. This actively reduces bacterial penetration and colonization within the dressing material, promoting superior wound management.
The key to this efficacy is the active ingredient, PHMB (Polyhexamethylene Biguanide).
The rolls offer protection against a comprehensive range of microorganisms, including:
- Gram-negative bacteria
- Gram-positive bacteria
- Fungi/yeast
- Multi-drug resistant organisms such as MRSA and VRE
As a sterile, medical-grade product, the dressing also helps limit the potential for cross-contamination between the patient and the surrounding environment.
Do these rolls reduce cross-contamination risks?
Yes, the Cardinal Health Kerlix AMD Rolls are specifically designed for advanced infection control and limit the transmission of microorganisms from the patient to the surrounding environment, thereby reducing cross-contamination risks.
This efficacy is achieved through several features:
- Active Antimicrobial Agent: The dressing contains PHMB (Polyhexamethylene Biguanide), which actively reduces bacterial penetration into the material and resists colonization within the dressing.
- Broad-Spectrum Protection: The antimicrobial action is effective against a wide range of pathogens, including Gram-negative, Gram-positive, fungi/yeast, and highly resistant organisms like MRSA and VRE.
- Sterile Application: The rolls are provided sterile, ensuring the highest standards for contamination control upon initial use in wound care settings.
Do these Kerlix rolls provide active antimicrobial protection?
Yes, the Cardinal Health Kerlix AMD Rolls are high-quality, sterile antimicrobial wound dressings. The “AMD” designation confirms their use of advanced technology for infection control in wound management.
These rolls utilize PHMB (Polyhexamethylene Biguanide), an active agent that provides powerful, broad-spectrum antimicrobial efficacy by:
- Reducing Penetration: Actively limiting bacterial penetration into the dressing material.
- Preventing Colonization: Resisting microbial colonization within the dressing itself.
This protection is effective against a wide range of pathogens, including Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria, fungi, and yeast. Notably, they offer critical defense against challenging, multi-drug resistant organisms such as MRSA and VRE.
Furthermore, the rolls are 6-Ply and help limit the potential for cross-contamination from the patient to the surrounding environment.
Are the antimicrobial rolls effective against resistant bacteria?
Yes, these Cardinal Health Kerlix AMD Rolls are specifically designed to provide broad-spectrum antimicrobial efficacy, including protection against highly resistant organisms.
Here are the key aspects of its effectiveness:
- Active Agent: The dressing incorporates PHMB (Polyhexamethylene Biguanide), which actively works to reduce bacterial colonization and penetration within the dressing material.
- Proven Protection: It is effective against Gram-negative, Gram-positive, and fungi/yeast microorganisms.
- Resistant Pathogens: The product is proven effective against difficult-to-treat, multi-drug resistant strains, including MRSA and VRE (Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci).
This antimicrobial technology is crucial for minimizing the potential for cross-contamination between the patient and the environment.
Is high-quality PHMB used for antimicrobial protection?
Yes, the Cardinal Health Kerlix AMD Rolls incorporate PHMB (Polyhexamethylene Biguanide), a proven, high-quality antimicrobial agent, directly into the dressing material.
This active ingredient provides significant benefits for superior wound management:
- Antimicrobial Protection: PHMB actively reduces bacterial penetration and colonization within the dressing material.
- Broad-Spectrum Efficacy: It is effective against a wide range of pathogens, including Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria, fungi, and yeast.
- Resistant Strain Defense: The protection specifically covers challenging, drug-resistant microorganisms like MRSA and VRE.
- Reduces Cross-Contamination: By limiting microbial proliferation in the dressing, it helps reduce the potential for transmission to the surrounding environment.
These 6-ply rolls are provided sterile and manufactured by Cardinal Health, ensuring high quality for critical wound care applications.
What configurations are available?
The Cardinal Health Kerlix AMD Rolls are consistently sterile and feature a durable 6-ply construction. They are offered in two distinct packaging configurations, sold by the case:
- Soft Pouch Configuration: Each roll is individually packaged in a soft pouch. These cases contain 100 rolls.
- Rigid Plastic Tray Configuration: Each roll is sealed one per rigid plastic tray. These cases contain 60 trays (one roll per tray).
Are these high-quality AMD rolls 6-ply?
Yes, these Kerlix AMD Rolls are constructed as a highly absorbent and durable 6-ply material.
A key feature of these rolls is the integrated antimicrobial technology, which provides superior wound management:
- Active Ingredient: They contain PHMB (Polyhexamethylene Biguanide), which actively reduces bacterial penetration and resists colonization within the dressing material.
- Broad-Spectrum Protection: This efficacy includes difficult-to-treat pathogens such as MRSA and VRE, providing protection against Gram-negative, Gram-positive, and fungi/yeast microorganisms.
- Sterile: The product is supplied sterile, meeting critical medical standards and helping to limit cross-contamination.
What broad-spectrum protection does PHMB offer?
The Cardinal Health Kerlix AMD Rolls utilize PHMB (Polyhexamethylene Biguanide), a proven active agent, specifically designed to enhance wound management by actively fighting microbial proliferation and reducing the risk of infection. This technology provides broad-spectrum protection through several mechanisms:
- Reduces Bacterial Penetration: It limits the passage of external microorganisms into the dressing material.
- Prevents Colonization: It actively resists the multiplication and growth of bacteria within the dressing material itself.
- Wide Efficacy: The protection is effective against a broad array of pathogens, including Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria, and fungi/yeast.
- Targets Resistant Strains: It provides crucial defense against difficult-to-treat, multi-drug resistant organisms like MRSA and VRE.
Furthermore, this antimicrobial action helps limit the potential for cross-contamination between the patient and the surrounding environment.
Do these rolls have durable 6-ply gauze construction?
Yes, all configurations of the Cardinal Health Kerlix AMD Rolls feature a robust 6-ply gauze construction.
This multi-layered design is crucial for effective wound management and provides several key benefits:
- High Absorbency: The 6-ply bulk ensures high absorbency, which is essential for managing wound exudate.
- Optimized Antimicrobial Efficacy: This durable structure ensures optimal integration of the active ingredient, PHMB (Polyhexamethylene Biguanide).
- Reduced Colonization: The construction maximizes the dressing’s ability to actively reduce bacterial colonization within the material, offering broad-spectrum protection against pathogens like MRSA and VRE.