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Kerlix AMD Antimicrobial Super Sponges - 6"x6-3/4"

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Kerlix AMD Antimicrobial Super Sponges

Starting at $1.59

Brand: Covidien
Price Varies by Size: See size for price

Product Code: 55815A

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6" x 6-3/4" - Sterile - Pack of 2 - $1.59
6" x 6-3/4" - Pack of 5 - $2.79
6" x 6-3/4" - Pack of 10 - $8.51
6" x 6-3/4" - Sterile - Box of 480 - $29.89

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Description

Kerlix™ AMD Antimicrobial Dressings Gauze Super Sponges are impregnated with PHMB (Polyhexamethylene Biguanide), a powerful yet safe antiseptic that has a broad range effectiveness against gram positive and gram negative microorganisms including some multi-drug resistant strains such as MRSA. Each super sponge measures 6”x6-3/4”.

This exciting new product provides healthcare facilities a low cost, prophylactic method of treatment without changing nursing protocol. In addition to its antimicrobial capabilities the Kerlix™ AMD antimicrobial dressings super sponges are a superior primary and secondary dressing designed to absorb and transfer exudate away from the wound.

The antimicrobial features of this sponge are highly effective against most organisms. They help limit cross-contamination from patient-to-patient, patient-to-clinician, and patient to environment. They resist bacterial colonization within the dressing and reduce bacterial penetration though the dressing.

Indications for use of Kerlix AMD Antimicrobial Dressing:

-Can be used as a primary dressing to minimize bacterial log counts in the wound bed

-Can be used as a secondary dressing to eliminate growth within the gauze and protect against bacterial proliferation through the gauze

Kendall – Covidien Part Number: 6662, 6665, 6660