Plain Gauze Packing Strip, 1/2 Inch x 5 Yards, Each

The Complete Medical Plain Gauze Packing Strip is a specially woven plain gauze strip for use in wound packing, nasal packing, drainage wicks, and other clinical packing applications where a non-medicated gauze is preferred or indicated. The non-raveling, non-linting, non-fraying construction keeps the wound site clean during packing and removal. Supplied as 1 strip per bottle, 1/2 inch wide x 5 yards long.

Key Features

• Plain gauze — no antimicrobial additives, suitable where non-medicated packing is indicated
• Specially woven construction — will not ravel, lint, or fray
• 1/2-inch width suitable for moderate wound cavities, sinus tracts, and nasal packing
• 5-yard length provides ample material for a single packing procedure
• 1 strip per bottle

Specifications

• SKU: 8758
• UPC: 616784340210
• Brand: Complete Medical
• Type: Plain gauze (no iodoform or antimicrobial additive)
• Width: 1/2 inch
• Length: 5 yards
• Quantity: 1 strip per bottle
• Construction: Non-raveling, non-linting, non-fraying woven gauze
• Country of Origin: China

Ideal For

This plain gauze packing strip is well suited for hospitals, outpatient wound care clinics, and physician offices that require a non-medicated gauze strip for packing moderate-width open wounds, surgical cavities, and sinus tracts where plain gauze is preferred over iodoform-impregnated gauze, such as in patients with iodine sensitivity or in wounds where antimicrobial additives are not indicated. It is a practical choice for ENT clinicians and emergency department providers who use gauze strips for nasal packing following epistaxis treatment or nasal surgery, where the 1/2-inch width provides a balance between the narrow 1/4-inch and broader 1-inch options. Home health nurses managing complex wounds with tunneling or undermining will benefit from the non-raveling, non-linting construction, which allows clean packing and removal without leaving gauze fibers in the wound. It is also appropriate for urgent care centers and wound care specialists who need a cost-effective, single-use plain packing strip for routine wound management procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between plain gauze and iodoform gauze packing strips?
Plain gauze packing strips contain no antimicrobial additives and are used when a non-medicated packing material is preferred or when the patient has a sensitivity to iodine. Iodoform gauze strips are impregnated with iodoform, an iodine-containing compound with antimicrobial properties, and are used when antimicrobial wound management is indicated. Your clinician will specify which type is appropriate for your wound.

How does the 1/2-inch width compare to other sizes?
The 1/2-inch width (SKU 8758) is a mid-range option between the narrow 1/4-inch strip (SKU 8757), which is used for tight sinus tracts and narrow nasal passages, and the wider 1-inch strip (SKU 8763), which is used for larger wound cavities. Your clinician will select the appropriate width based on the size and depth of the wound.

What does non-raveling and non-linting mean?
Non-raveling means the edges of the gauze strip do not unravel or fray during handling and use. Non-linting means the gauze does not shed fibers into the wound. Both properties are important for wound packing, where loose fibers or frayed edges left in the wound can cause irritation, infection, or delayed healing.

How is this strip packaged?
Each strip is supplied in an individual bottle containing one 1/2-inch x 5-yard strip. The bottle format keeps the strip contained and protected until use.