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Bactigras Sterile Gauze Dressings - 5cm x 5cm

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NV0488

Soothing and low-adherent and allows the wound to drain freely into an absorbent secondary dressing.

Suitable where a low-adherent dressing is preferred to help avoid unnecessary sticking during dressing changes.

Soft paraffin base helps maintain a protective wound contact layer.

Useful for burns, abrasions, lacerations and graft sites.

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Product Description

Low-Adherent Sterile Paraffin Gauze Dressing for Wound Protection

This sterile paraffin gauze dressing is designed to protect delicate wounds while allowing exudate to drain freely into a secondary absorbent dressing. Its low-adherent construction helps reduce sticking to the wound bed, making it a practical choice where gentle contact and easier dressing changes matter.

With an open weave gauze structure, interlocking threads and chlorhexidine acetate 0.5%, it is suited to a wide range of minor wound care applications in clinical and community settings. The 5cm x 5cm size is useful for smaller wound areas, and the pack of 50 supports routine stock control in treatment rooms and first aid environments.

Key Selling Points

Low-adherent contact layer helps protect fragile wound tissue
Allows wound fluid to pass into a secondary absorbent dressing
Sterile format supports clean wound care protocols
Soft paraffin base helps maintain a protective wound contact layer
Open weave gauze can be cut to shape with reduced fraying
Contains chlorhexidine acetate 0.5%
Useful for burns, abrasions, lacerations and graft sites

At a Glance

Product type: Sterile paraffin tulle gras dressing
Size: 5cm x 5cm
Pack size: 50 dressings
SKU: NV0488
Construction: Open weave gauze with interlocking threads
Active ingredient: Chlorhexidine acetate 0.5%
Use: Primary wound contact dressing requiring a secondary absorbent layer

What It Does and How It Works

This dressing sits directly over the wound as a soothing, low-adherent contact layer. The paraffin coating helps reduce sticking, while the open weave structure allows wound drainage to pass through into an absorbent secondary dressing placed on top.

Because it is designed to avoid strong adherence to the wound surface, it can help make dressing changes less traumatic for delicate tissue. The interlocking thread construction also helps the gauze stay more stable when trimmed for shape and fit, which can be useful when dressing smaller or awkward wound areas.

Common Problems It May Help With

Minor burns and scalds	Provides a gentle wound contact layer that helps protect the area while allowing drainage into a secondary dressing.
Lacerations and abrasions	Suitable where a low-adherent dressing is preferred to help avoid unnecessary sticking during dressing changes.
Skin loss wounds	Can be used where the wound surface needs coverage without blocking exudate transfer.
Graft sites	Appropriate for donor and recipient graft sites where a gentle wound interface is needed.
Leg ulcers	Can be used as part of wound dressing protocols where a low-adherent contact layer is indicated.

Applications and Suitability

Primary wound contact dressing for smaller wound areas
Community nursing, clinic and first aid stock
Minor burns and scald management
Lacerations, abrasions and skin loss wounds
Donor and recipient graft site coverage
Wounds where free drainage into a secondary absorbent dressing is required
Wounds where there is a risk of infection, or already infected wounds in conjunction with systemic antibiotics, where clinically appropriate

It is particularly useful for clinicians and trained carers who need a sterile, non-bulky wound contact dressing that can be cut to shape and layered with a suitable secondary dressing.

Who It May Not Suit

Patients with known sensitivity or allergy to chlorhexidine
Situations where a secondary absorbent dressing is not available
Wounds requiring a different dressing category based on exudate level, depth or treatment plan
Users seeking a single-layer adhesive dressing rather than a wound contact layer

This dressing is intended to be used as part of a broader dressing system, not as a standalone absorbent dressing.

Bactigras Sterile Gauze Dressings

Product Specifications

SKU	NV0488
Product name	Bactigras Sterile Gauze Dressings
Dressing size	5cm x 5cm
Pack size	Pack of 50
Type	Sterile paraffin tulle gras dressing
Base material	Open weave gauze
Thread structure	Interlocking threads to help minimise fraying when cut to shape
Low-adherent	Yes
Active ingredient	Chlorhexidine acetate 0.5%
Secondary dressing required	Yes, use with an absorbent secondary dressing

Usage Instructions

Cleanse and prepare the wound area in line with local clinical protocol.
Select a dressing size that covers the wound appropriately, trimming carefully if needed.
Place the paraffin gauze directly over the wound surface.
Apply a suitable absorbent secondary dressing over the top to manage drainage.
Secure the dressing according to the clinical setting and wound location.
Change the dressing according to wound condition, exudate level and treatment plan.

Benefits

Helps reduce dressing adherence to delicate wound tissue
Supports atraumatic dressing changes where low-adherence is important
Allows wound fluid to move into a secondary absorbent layer
Can be cut to shape with less risk of fraying
Suitable for a broad range of minor wound care uses
Compact size is practical for smaller wounds and focused dressing areas
Pack of 50 supports regular clinical use and stock efficiency

Practical Guidance

This dressing is best thought of as a wound contact layer rather than a full absorbent dressing. For effective use, it should be paired with an appropriate secondary dressing that can manage wound fluid and maintain a secure covering.

Its low-adherent format can be especially helpful where tissue is fragile or dressing change comfort is an important consideration.

Contraindications & Warnings

Do not use in known cases of sensitivity or allergy to chlorhexidine.
Use with an absorbent secondary dressing, as this product is designed to allow drainage through the gauze.
Use within an appropriate wound care protocol and escalate if the wound worsens, shows signs of spreading infection or fails to progress as expected.
For infected wounds, use should be aligned with clinical judgement and may be used in conjunction with systemic antibiotics where indicated.
This product is for wound dressing use and should be handled using clean technique appropriate to the care setting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this dressing used for?

It is used as a low-adherent wound contact dressing for wounds such as minor burns, scalds, abrasions, lacerations, skin loss wounds and graft sites. It protects the wound surface while allowing exudate to pass into a secondary absorbent dressing.

Is this an absorbent dressing on its own?

No. This dressing is designed to sit on the wound and allow fluid to drain into a separate absorbent secondary dressing. It should be used as part of a layered dressing approach rather than as a standalone absorbent pad.

Why is a low-adherent dressing useful?

A low-adherent dressing helps reduce sticking to the wound bed, which can be important for fragile or sensitive tissue. This can help make dressing changes more manageable and may reduce disturbance to the wound surface.

Can it be cut to size?

Yes, the open weave gauze has interlocking threads designed to help minimise fraying when the dressing is cut to shape. This makes it easier to tailor the dressing to smaller or awkward wound areas where needed.

What size is each dressing?

Each dressing measures 5cm x 5cm. This size is useful for smaller wound sites or for situations where a compact contact layer is more appropriate than a larger format dressing.

Does it contain an antiseptic ingredient?

Yes, it contains chlorhexidine acetate 0.5%. This should be taken into account before use, particularly for anyone with a known sensitivity or allergy to chlorhexidine.

Who should avoid using it?

It should not be used in known cases of chlorhexidine sensitivity or allergy. Where wound complexity, infection status or dressing selection is uncertain, clinical judgement should guide product choice.

Is it suitable for infected wounds?

It may be used where there is a risk of infection, or on already infected wounds in conjunction with systemic antibiotics, where clinically appropriate. Dressing choice for infected wounds should always follow a suitable treatment plan and local protocol.

Product Summary

A sterile 5cm x 5cm paraffin gauze dressing with chlorhexidine acetate 0.5%, designed to protect delicate wounds while allowing free drainage into a secondary absorbent dressing. Suitable for minor burns, abrasions, lacerations, skin loss wounds and graft sites, it offers a low-adherent wound contact layer that can be cut to shape with reduced fraying.