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Kemp USA 3" x 3" Sterile Gauze Pads – 100% Cotton (Case of 2,400)

Original price $105.82 - Original price $105.82
Original price
$105.82
$105.82 - $105.82
Current price $105.82
SKU 11-008-3
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HSA / FSA Approved

This item is HSA / FSA Eligible

The Versatile Middle-Ground for Wound Care When a 2x2 pad is too small but a 4x4 is wasteful, the Kemp USA 3" x 3" Sterile Gauze Pad is the perfect solution. This "Goldilocks" size provides excellent coverage for medium-sized abrasions, lacerations, and post-surgical sites without bulk. Manufactured from 100% High-Grade Cotton, these pads deliver superior absorbency and softness, making them essential for everything from scrubbing road rash to packing deep wounds.

Engineered for clinical safety, the pads feature Folded Edges to tuck away raw fibers. This significantly reduces loose threads and lint, preventing debris from entering the wound bed—a critical factor in preventing infection and granulomas. Each pad is individually sealed in a Peel-Down Pouch, ensuring aseptic technique can be maintained in any environment.

Key Features

  • Optimal Sizing: The 3" x 3" dimensions offer substantial surface area for cleaning and dressing without the excess bulk of larger pads.
  • 100% Cotton Absorbency: Rapidly wicks away blood, exudate, and fluids, keeping the wound site clean and dry.
  • Low-Lint Construction: Folded edges prevent fraying and loose threads, ensuring a cleaner wound healing process.
  • Sterile Assurance: Individually packaged in peel-down pouches to maintain sterility until the moment of application.
  • Bulk Efficiency: Sold as a master case of 2,400 pads (24 boxes of 100), ideal for stocking high-traffic clinics, ambulances, and large first aid kits.

Why It Matters Using the right size tool for the job saves money and resources. The 3x3 pad is the workhorse of many urgent care and EMS protocols, offering enough material to scrub a wound effectively while being compact enough to fit into medium-sized first aid kits.

Technical Overview Size: 3" x 3". Count: 2,400 (24 boxes x 100). Material: 100% Cotton. Sterile: Yes. Edge: Folded.

24 x Dispenser Boxes of Sterile Gauze Pads (100 pads per box)

Total Quantity: 2,400 Pads

  • Urgent Care Centers: Medium wound management.
  • School Nurses: Knee and elbow scrapes.
  • EMS Providers: Versatile wound cleaning.
  • Dermatology: Post-procedure dressings.
  • First Aid Kit Packers: Fits standard ANSI kit slots.
  • Dimensions: 3" x 3" (7.6cm x 7.6cm)
  • Material: 100% Cotton Gauze
  • Sterility: Sterile (Peel-Down Pouch)
  • Ply: Standard Multi-Ply
  • Edge Type: Folded (Low Lint)
  • Quantity: 2,400 Total Pads
  • Latex-Free: Yes
📖 Official Resource
Step-by-Step Field Manual
Learn how to properly deploy and stage this equipment in a crisis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do Kemp USA 3x3" Gauze Pads come in peel-down pouches instead of standard packaging?

The peel-down pouch design ensures aseptic handling during emergency situations and clinical procedures. Unlike bulk-wrapped gauze, each Kemp USA sterile gauze pad maintains its sterility until the moment you need it, reducing contamination risk in field medicine, ambulance restocking, and trauma bay applications. The pouches allow one-handed opening while maintaining glove integrity during patient care.

How does the folded-edge construction on these 3x3" gauze pads prevent wound complications?

Kemp USA's folded-edge design eliminates loose threads and lint that can embed in wounds and interfere with healing. Standard cut-edge gauze can leave cotton fibers in the wound bed, potentially causing foreign body reactions or delayed closure. This makes the Kemp USA 3x3" pads particularly valuable for packing deep lacerations, post-surgical wound care, and burn dressing where fiber contamination must be minimized.

Is ordering 2,400 gauze pads in a single case practical for small EMS units or clinics?

Absolutely. The case contains 24 dispenser boxes of 100 pads each, allowing you to distribute boxes across multiple jump bags, ambulances, or clinic exam rooms while maintaining a centralized inventory. At 100 pads per box, a single dispenser fits in standard EMS cabinets and restocking carts. For high-volume users like fire departments or urgent care centers, the 2,400-count case provides 3-6 months of supply at typical usage rates.

Can Kemp USA 3x3" sterile gauze pads be purchased with HSA or FSA funds?

Yes, these gauze pads are HSA/FSA eligible medical supplies. You can use your health savings account or flexible spending account to purchase the Kemp USA Gauze Pads case (SKU 11-008-3) for workplace first aid kits, home medical supplies, or professional EMS restocking. Keep your receipt for reimbursement documentation.

What makes 100% cotton gauze superior to synthetic blends for wound packing and dressing?

Kemp USA's 100% cotton construction provides superior absorbency for blood and exudate management compared to polyester or rayon blends. Cotton gauze conforms better to irregular wound shapes, maintains structural integrity when saturated, and is less likely to adhere to wound beds during dressing changes. For EMS providers managing hemorrhage control or clinics performing wound irrigation, pure cotton gauze delivers reliable performance without the slipping or breakdown common in synthetic alternatives.

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