CliniEco Medical Gauze Sponges — Sterile, 12-Ply, 200-Pack
What does 12-ply change for a high-drainage wound?
High-drainage wounds demand a dressing that keeps up. Thin sponges saturate fast, which means more changes, more dressing material consumed, more nursing time, and more disruption to the patient — a cycle that is costly for the facility and uncomfortable for the person being treated. The CliniEco Medical Gauze Sponges — Sterile, 12-Ply, 200-Pack are built with 12 layers of 100% cotton woven gauze, giving each 4 x 4 in sponge the thickness and absorbency to handle moderate to heavy exudate with noticeably fewer changes than standard 4-ply alternatives. That translates into real savings on the dressing cart and fewer interruptions during wound care.
When should a 12-ply sponge go on wet rather than dry?
The two techniques split by job, and the twelve layers serve both. Moistened with sterile saline, the sponge softens debris and lifts it out of a wound bed during cleaning; used dry, the same sponge absorbs exudate or applies light pressure to a bleeding site, and the extra thickness means the pad is not immediately saturated. A 4 x 4 in sponge that holds its shape when wet is also the one that can be used to pack or cover a site after a minor procedure. For the dressing that goes over it, hypoallergenic paper tape, one inch by ten yards keeps the sponge in place without pulling at fragile skin, and the wider wound care range covers the pads and wraps that go with it.
How should the unopened packs be stored between cases?
Cool and dry, with the individual wrappers left sealed until the sponge is used, and the five-year shelf life read from the date of manufacture rather than from the day the carton was opened. A wrapper that has been crushed or dampened is no longer sterile, so the pack is stored flat in a closed cupboard rather than loose in a drawer of instruments; the 200-count pack is the unit that gets rotated, with the case of ten packs behind it.
Every sponge is sterile and individually wrapped, so it stays clean until the moment it touches the wound — no open-box contamination, no expired partial packs. Each one also carries an X-ray-detectable line, a radiopaque marker that lets surgical and procedural teams verify radiographically that no sponge was left behind after an invasive procedure — a patient-safety feature that many facilities now list as a procurement requirement. For clinics, dental offices, long-term care homes, and veterinary practices that stock one all-purpose sterile dressing, this pack covers the most common jobs, and the 200-count format means the cart stays full between reorders.
CliniEco Medical is a Toronto-based supplier of professional medical consumables, compliant with the Medical Devices Regulations (SOR/98-282). Full documentation is available for facility procurement files, and bulk pricing is available for clinics, long-term care homes, and home-care agencies.
Key Features:
- 12-Ply Extra-Thick Construction — 12 layers of woven cotton deliver noticeably higher absorbency than standard 4-ply sponges, so draining wounds need fewer changes and less overall dressing material.
- 100% Cotton — Soft, hypoallergenic, and highly absorbent; comfortable against the wound bed and gentle on the surrounding skin, with the classic woven construction clinicians know.
- Sterile & Individually Wrapped — Each sponge is sterilized and sealed individually, so it stays clean until the moment of use — no open-box contamination worries between patients.
- X-Ray Detectable Line — A radiopaque marker woven into every sponge allows radiographic verification after surgery or invasive procedures, supporting patient-safety protocols.
- Standard 4 x 4 in Size — The workhorse size for wound cleaning, packing, and covering; fits neatly under tape, secondary dressings, and ABD pads.
- 200 Sponges per Pack — A practical case-load quantity that keeps treatment rooms and dressing carts stocked between reorders, with less packaging waste per sponge.
- Case-Ready Replenishment — Ten 200-count packs per case means 2,000 sterile sponges in a single delivery — one SKU that keeps the dressing cart, surgical tray, and first-aid kit stocked for weeks.
- Single-Pack or Bulk Options — $9.79 per 200-sponge pack, or the Bulk 10-Pack case at $79.99 ($8.00 per pack) — an 18% saving for busy wound-care teams.
Use Cases & Specifications
Clinics & walk-in centres: cleaning and dressing minor wounds, abrasions, and lacerations, and applying pressure to control bleeding after minor procedures. Dental & minor surgical support: controlling bleeding after extractions and minor oral surgery, and packing or covering surgical sites where an X-ray-detectable dressing adds an extra safety margin. Long-term care & home care: daily wound care for residents with chronic or draining wounds, where absorbency and sterile technique matter most and fewer changes mean less discomfort. Veterinary practices: wound cleaning, packing, and post-operative protection in animal patients. Two techniques get the most out of a 12-ply sponge: moisten it with sterile saline for gentle wound cleaning and debris removal, and use it dry for absorption or to apply light pressure on bleeding sites. For a complete dressing kit, pair these sponges with hypoallergenic paper tape and an ABD pad for heavier drainage. Each pack holds 200 individually wrapped 4 x 4 in sponges; dimensions, sterilization, and compliance details are listed in the specification table below.
Product Specifications
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | CliniEco Medical |
| Model / SKU | CLI-GAUZE-200 |
| Material | 100% cotton (woven gauze) |
| Size | 4 in x 4 in (10 x 10 cm) |
| Ply | 12-ply |
| Sterility | Sterile — individually wrapped |
| X-Ray Detectable | Yes — radiopaque line for radiographic verification |
| Color | White |
| Texture | Woven, highly absorbent |
| Quantity | 200 sponges per pack |
| Usage | Single use, disposable |
| Shelf Life | 5 years from date of manufacture |
| Storage | Cool, dry place; keep unopened wrappers sealed |
| Packaging | Individually wrapped sponges; 200-count pack; case of 10 packs |
| HS Code | 3005.90 (wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles) |
| Country of Origin | Imported — country of origin indicated on packaging |
| Compliance | Compliant with the Medical Devices Regulations (SOR/98-282) |
| Certificate | Certificate of Analysis available on request |
Pricing & Volume Options
Choose the option that fits your volume: $9.79 per 200-sponge pack, or the Bulk 10-unit case at $79.99 — that works out to $8.00 per 200-sponge pack and a 18% saving ($17.91 off) compared with buying units individually. At case pricing, each sterile sponge costs just 4 cents — versus 4.9 cents at single-pack price. Stocking the case also means fewer reorder cycles, consistent shelf inventory, and a single delivery — the practical choice for facilities that burn through exam-room consumables.
Why buy from CliniEco? Toronto-based warehouse with fast Ontario delivery • compliance documentation on request • dedicated bulk-quote support for facilities. Request a bulk quote →
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