– 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