Robinson Healthcare Gamgee® is a greatly improved and modern version of the original Gauze and Cotton Tissue invented in 1880 by Dr Joseph Sampson Gamgee®, a pioneer in aseptic surgery, in association with Robinson Healthcare who were assigned the patent and manufactured the first product. Today, Gamgee® is still the market leader and widely used, sharing the originals unique benefits with modern, high quality manufacturing. Gamgee® is supplied non-sterile as 500g rolls in BP Quality, which fully conforms to the British Pharmacopoeia monograph. It consists of a thick layer of highly absorbent cotton wool enclosed in an absorbent cotton gauze cover. Superior quality, highly absorbent secondary wound dressing Ideal for highly exuding wounds, including leg ulcers, cavity wounds, lacerations and surgical wounds Unique cushioning for the relief of pressure points in wounds and sores Provides additional warmth and protection for improved patient comfort Suitable for undercast padding and many general orthopaedic applications where a comfortable padding is desired Particularly suitable for care of the elderly as a cushion to help prevent pressure sores Large 45cm wide, 500g individually bagged rolls
