A tubular gauze bandage designed to protect and secure primary dressings. Made from 100% white cotton yarn. Surgitube Tubular Gauze is knitted in a continuous seamless tube, providing a convenient method of protecting and securing primary dressings. Surgitube is easy to apply and is available in a range of sizes for use on virtually every area of the body. For use in hospitals, urgent care centers, home care, industrial health clinics, and physician offices (especially podiatrists and dermatologists). Surgitube is manufactured in two styles - for use with or without a special applicator. Surgitube for use without an applicator has a tighter knit Multiple layers of gauze may be applied to protect and secure primary dressings. Surgitube's knit results in a snug, neat bandage, with the tightness of fit depending on the tension exerted during application. The knit also provides Surgitube with a unique versatility - the dressing can be used to seal off a fingertip or make a headcap. Made of metal or lucite, the applicator facilitates application of the secondary dressing without disturbing the primary dressing. FEATURES Available in a wide range of widths Can be applied to a variety of body areas, from fingers to trunks Supplied in 5, 10, 15, and 50 yard lengths Convenience; cost saving - permits purchasing based on rate of use Unique knit Permits snug, neat bandaging at varying tensions May be sterilized Surgitube may be sterilized by steam, ETO, or gamma radiation; applicator may be steam sterilized Easy to apply Saves physician / nurse time