Harsh-Med Sterile Abdominal Gauze - 24 Ply - 23cm x 23cm

Usage: Like roll gauze, this abdominal gauze comes in a readily cut shape of 23x23cm square so that you can skip the cutting gauze part. Whether you are using the swabs for post-surgery or treating wounds, this is the simple guideline that you can follow to steer the confusion away:

1) Wash your hands thoroughly for a clean environment.
2) Put on medical gloves before touching the medical supplies for wound dressing.
3) Cleanse the wound with sterile saline solution to remove excess fluid or discharge (if instructed by the healthcare provider).
4) Gently pat the affected area using the abdominal gauze. Be careful not to rub the wound.
5) Cover the wound with an abdominal gauze pad directly over the wound for optimal coverage.
6) Secure the abdominal gauze using adhesive tape but ensure it is not too tight to avoid impeding blood circulation.
7) Dispose of medical waste properly.

Should you find the written instruction vague, consult the company for extensive instructions. Otherwise, you can opt to head to the company's social media to see the comprehensive usage guideline via video explanation.

Certification(s) and Mentioning(s):

1. MDA certification: Abdominal gauze is a medical instrument produced for medical settings usages like hospitals and clinics. As a responsible regulatory body in Malaysia, MDA or Medical Device Authority is licensed to inspect medical devices' safety, quality, and effectiveness to ensure the medical instrument—in this case, abdominal gauze—meets the criteria imposed by the relevant body. Hence, a series of procedures were done to allow legal abdominal gauze distribution in the country, from the application submission, providing necessary documentation and test reports to the finalized assessment by the MDA.
   
   
2. GDPMD certification: When one medical device acquires an MDA cert, it denotes the item has received Good Distribution Practice for Medical Devices because one of the requirements to get an MDA cert is to adhere to GDPMD qualifications. This credential verifies the quality and safety of abdominal gauze to build customers' trust in the product. GDPMD covers a wide area of inspection, such as storage, transportation, handling, documentation, traceability, and recall procedures associated with medical devices. Furthermore, GDPMD is a quality management system that raises the quality of one's medical devices distributor by displaying integrity in manufacturing abdominal gauze according to the required standards.

Abdominal Gauze Packaging Information:

Storage Instructions: Abdominal gauze is a guaranteed sterilization product that can be used for up to 40 months if proper storage is given. Nevertheless, do not use abdominal gauze in damaged or torn packaging because there is a risk of dust and dirt ingress.

This section provides storage instructions for your abdominal gauze to ensure it retains its cleanliness and effectiveness at all times until the expiration date approaches. Upon arrival, store abdominal gauze in a clean and dry environment, far away from heat and moisture sources—windows or sinks—because the sterility of the gauze pad will be affected by the growth of bacteria. In addition, employs the "first-in, first-out" principle of organizing abdominal gauze. By doing so, the oldest stock will be used before newer supplies to allow no waste of abdominal gauze. Although proper storage contributes to the prolonged preservation of abdominal gauze, periodically inspect the stored gauze for any signs of damage. Say abnormalities—discoloration or moisture ingress—are spotted, discard the affected abdominal gauze immediately and use only fresh supplies.

Abdominal Gauze Overview

In the ancient practice of wound dressings in the medical field, abdominal gauze was yet to come around. Before cotton woven or non-woven abdominal gauze was invented, the Egyptians used another type of fabric as wound coverings: utilizing linen to protect wounds and foster healing. According to the age of history, medical practices would introduce different wound dressings to absorb blood or exudate of the patients. For instance, Muslim scholars used clean bandages, and a French surgeon used silk threads as a wound closure technique. When Joseph Lister—an English physician—introduced antiseptic principles, the advancements of gauze dressings, including using sterile gauze, started.

The widely available modern abdominal gauze on the market nowadays is the result of the revolution after World War I and World War II, which has raised awareness of many on the importance of sterilized gauze for wound dressings and bleeding control. Abdominal gauze, abdominal pads (also called ABD pads), or abdominal sponges by Harsh-Med are deemed necessary surgery and clinical instruments because they can provide extra strength and protection for large wounds due to their closely woven stitch.

In manufacturing sterile abdominal gauze, the company has exceeded the minimum requirement of purity and thread count of the woven because it consists of 24-ply to cater for moderate to heavy discharged wounds—blood and exudate. Much like cotton swabs, this dressing is made of fluff fabric in a square shape for covering, cleansing, and scrubbing injuries with abdominal gauze's medium absorbent ability. Abdominal gauze is vital in protecting the wound site from external contaminants that could risk the affected area with infection as the pathway is exposed. Furthermore, the abdominal gauze has no adhesive to ensure the patient wrapped with it will have no trouble and pain from abdominal gauze that potentially sticks to the wound area. In some cases, people might be sensitive to certain fabric materials of abdominal gauze. However, since Harsh-Med's abdominal gauze is made from woven, it may leave lint behind, which is suitable for delicate skin as non-woven gauze can cause skin irritation to some. So, if you wish to provide a friendly abdominal gauze option for people with sensitive skin, this disposable swap is the right choice for your medical needs.

About Meraki Medicare Malaysia Sdn Bhd

As a local Bumiputra supplier of disposable medical instruments since early 2020, Meraki Medicare Malaysia Sdn Bhd has established an office in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia. At this company, the founder puts extra emphasis on distributing local medical items domestically and globally to introduce that the products are on par with those of foreign producers in terms of quality and safety. With a powerful core value of respect, integrity, compassion, and teamwork in Meraki Medicare Malaysia Sdn Bhd, the company has a clear vision to constantly contribute excellent grade supplies to the health sectors as it expands. Although the business is novel, the founder is not—the founder has more than three decades of experience in the healthcare system comprising nurses, pharmacists, and physiotherapists willing to consult and assist the clients at their best.

Abdominal Gauze Specifications

- Woven abdominal gauze in 23x23cm each
- Each pack consists of 2 pieces
- 24 ply gauze for more protection and heavy absorption
- Suitable for wounds cleansing, scrubbing, and covering
- Large wound application
- Less irritating for delicate skin
- One time use only
- Fit for hospital, clinic, school, and office storage
- Weighs 60g (2.12oz) per pack
- Minimum order of 15000 packets (1x 20-foot container)
- MDA and GDPMD-certified
- A long shelf life of 3¼ years (40 months)
- Designed in Malaysia with guaranteed sterilization