Description
The DermaRite Xeroform Gauze Dressing impregnates fine mesh gauze with petrolatum and 3 percent bismuth tribromophenate. The result is a sterile, non-adherent, deodorizing contact layer that also works as a bacteriostatic dressing. It is the traditional cover for donor sites, grafts and burns.
- Classic Xeroform – Petrolatum gauze with 3 percent bismuth tribromophenate.
- Deodorizing Cover – Deodorizes while acting as a bacteriostatic dressing.
- Graft and Donor Use – The traditional contact layer for grafts and donor sites.
Xeroform Petrolatum Gauze with Bismuth Tribromophenate
Xeroform dressings are sterile fine mesh gauze impregnated with petrolatum and 3 percent Xeroform (bismuth tribromophenate). The dressing is non-adherent to the wound, helps maintain a moist environment, and deodorizes while acting as a bacteriostatic dressing. Its classic uses include donor sites, skin graft sites, burns and other wounds where a protective, non-sticking contact layer is needed. Sizes range from a 1 in x 8 in strip to a 5 in x 9 in sheet, 25 or 50 per box depending on size.
Features and Benefits
Xeroform Impregnation
- 3 Percent Bismuth Tribromophenate – The Xeroform ingredient gives the dressing its deodorizing, bacteriostatic character.
- Petrolatum Base – Petrolatum keeps the fine mesh gauze non-adherent to the wound.
- Moist Environment – The dressing helps maintain moisture at the wound surface.
Classic Coverage
- Donor and Graft Sites – Traditional uses include donor sites and skin graft sites.
- Burn Coverage – The non-adherent layer suits burns where sticking causes pain and damage.
- Four Sizes – Strips and sheets from 1 in x 8 in to 5 in x 9 in, 25 or 50 per box depending on size.
Product Specifications
Sizes and Packaging
- 1" x 8": 50 dressings per box
- 2" x 2": 25 dressings per box
- 4" x 4": 25 dressings per box
- 5" x 9": 50 dressings per box
Product Details
- Impregnation: Petrolatum with 3% bismuth tribromophenate (Xeroform)
- Sterility: Sterile
- Contact: Non-adherent
- Manufacturer: DermaRite Industries LLC, North Bergen, NJ
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Why Choose Xeroform Gauze
Some dressings earn a permanent place in surgery and burn care, and Xeroform is one of them. The bismuth tribromophenate formula deodorizes and acts bacteriostatically while the petrolatum gauze refuses to stick. For grafts and donor sites, clinicians reach for the standard.
- The Traditional Standard – Xeroform has been the contact layer of choice for grafts and donor sites for generations.
- Deodorizing Action – The formula deodorizes the wound while it covers it.
- Bacteriostatic Character – The dressing acts as a bacteriostatic layer over the wound.
- Non-Adherent Removal – Petrolatum impregnation keeps removal from disturbing new tissue.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Xeroform?
Xeroform is bismuth tribromophenate. This dressing carries 3 percent Xeroform in petrolatum impregnated gauze.
Which wounds is it used on?
Donor sites, skin graft sites, burns and other wounds needing a non-adherent contact layer.
Does it deodorize?
Yes. The manufacturer lists deodorizing among its properties, along with bacteriostatic action.
Will it stick to the wound?
No. It is a non-adherent dressing.
What sizes are available?
1 in x 8 in, 2 in x 2 in, 4 in x 4 in and 5 in x 9 in, 25 or 50 per box depending on size.
