Kerlix Gauze7
The Kerlix wound care line by Medtronic offers a comprehensive selection of gauze sponges and rolls designed for various wound care needs. Kerlix gauze is versatile, suitable for wound preparation, cleansing, packing, and debriding, and is hypoallergenic, making it ideal as both a primary and secondary dressing. Available in multiple sizes and plies, Kerlix products are offered in sterile and non-sterile options to accommodate different medical applications.
Kerlix rolls are particularly effective for bandaging difficult-to-cover areas such as heads and limbs, featuring finished edges to minimize fraying and lint. These gauze products excel in absorbency and quick wicking, reducing the risk of contamination and saturation, making them suitable for treating burns, orthopedic wounds, and chronic wounds. Certain Kerlix products are also x-ray detectable for added safety.
Manufactured with the utmost chemical purity, Kerlix gauze undergoes rigorous testing for blood-soluble cytotoxic residues and pH levels to lower the risk of irritation and decomposition during use. They are also evaluated for substances like dextran, starch, fatty matter, dyes, and rayon to minimize wound trauma.
In addition to standard options, Kerlix offers antimicrobial versions. Kerlix Antimicrobial Dressings (AMD) incorporate 0.2% Polyhexamethylene Biguanide (PHMB), an effective agent against a range of bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE).
Kerlix Gauze Benefits:
- Hypoallergenic, suitable for primary and secondary wound dressings
- High chemical purity for safety
- Fast-wicking action for superior aeration and absorbency
- Limits dressing saturation to promote healing
- Easy to wrap around challenging areas
- Finished edges to reduce fraying
- Available in antimicrobial versions
Types of Kerlix Gauze Products:
- Kerlix Super Sponges: Designed to absorb and transfer exudate away from wounds, these virtually lint-free sponges come in various sizes and minimize the risk of trauma and irritation.
- Kerlix Gauze Sponges: Versatile and absorbent, these sponges are perfect for prepping, cleansing, packing, and debriding wounds and are available in both sterile and non-sterile options.
- Kerlix Laparotomy Sponges: Crafted from pre-washed 100% cotton for maximum absorbency, these sponges feature dual-colored radiopaque handles that remain visible even when saturated with blood. They are sterile and disposable, available in multiple sizes packaged in sets of five.
- Kerlix AMD Super Sponges: These antimicrobial dressings are infused with PHMB to combat a broad spectrum of microorganisms. They serve as effective primary and secondary dressings, absorbing and transferring exudate away from the wound.
- Kerlix Bandage Rolls: Made from pre-washed, fluff-dried 100% woven gauze, these rolls feature a unique crinkle-weave pattern for loft and bulk. They deliver fast-wicking action, superior aeration.
