What Is a Gauze Swab?
Gauze swabs — also known as medical gauze pads, sterile gauze sponges or wound care swabs — are essential disposable dressing materials widely used in hospitals, clinics, first aid kits and surgical centers. They are typically made of high-absorbency cotton gauze and come in rolls, squares or balls.
Main Specifications of Medical Gauze Swabs
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Material Quality: Soft, odorless, tasteless cotton gauze, free of impurities.
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Quick Absorption: Sinking time ≤10 seconds.
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Low Residue: Total soluble matter in ether ≤0.5%, in water ≤0.5%.
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Minimal Foaming: Surface active substance foam ≤2 mm.
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Microbiological Safety:
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Sterile products are guaranteed sterile.
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Non-sterile products have initial contamination ≤100 cfu/g with no pathogenic bacteria detected.
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Key Features & Benefits
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High Absorbency: Quickly absorbs blood, exudate and fluids.
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Soft & Non-Irritating: Protects delicate skin and wounds.
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Multiple Sizes & Formats: Squares, rolls or balls available.
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Sterile & Non-Sterile Options: For different clinical needs.
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Bulk Packaging: Ideal for hospitals, emergency care, first aid, and wholesale distribution.
Intended Use of Gauze Swabs
Gauze swabs are mainly used for:
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Absorbing body exudate during minor or deep surgical procedures.
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Disinfection and wound cleaning of skin, mucous membranes and surgical areas.
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Dressing changes in hospitals, clinics, emergency kits and home healthcare.
Precautions
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Check the integrity of the packaging, production date and validity before use.
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Single-use only — do not reuse.
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Dispose of used swabs according to hospital infection control or local environmental regulations.
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Store in a dry, ventilated environment free of corrosive gas.
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Keep away from fire and flammable materials.
OEM & Customization Options
We offer OEM and private label services:
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Custom sizes, packaging and branding.
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Sterile or non-sterile options for wholesale wound care supplies.