- The Medtronic Merocel Standard Nasal Dressing process uses purified air to form the pores of the sponge material, instead of pore-forming chemical additives
- Pore-forming chemical additives, such as starch/sulfate combinations, cannot be removed completely from the finished product
- These pore formers are contaminants for many applications
- The Merocel PVA sponge material has 100% open pores in a structure with no dead-end pockets that hold residues
- This contributes to very effective purification, resulting in low extractable residues
- The Merocel PVA is gamma-radiated to destroy mold spores and other microorganisms that cause contamination in the final product
- The Merocel nasal dressing is highly absorbent up to 21 times its weight in fluid
- The biocompatible dressing is high in purity and features excellent wet state elasticity
- The dressing is resistant to many chemicals and is durable and long-lasting
- This X-ray detectable dressing is used to control pore size ranges from 0.0001 mm - 0.2 mm
- The 100% fiber free nasal dressing is soft and compressible for easy insertion
- Potential applications include:
- Drug delivery
- Tissue and growth storage medium
- Skin transport and storage medium
- Diagnostics
- OB/GYN
- Wound care, dressings, and bandages
- Hemostatic control
- Bacterial static control
- Veterinarian care
- Dental applications
- Home healthcare
- These dressings are available in the size of 4.5 cm
- They come in a standard packing of 20 units per pack