Y/I Cut Gauze Swabs
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3.Soluble matter in water: The residue left in the test solution for 100m workers should be less than 0.5%.
4. pH: Add phenolphthalein indicator to the 100mL test solution to not show pink, and add cresol purple indicator to not show yellow.
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Gauze Series · Pre-Cut · Drain Site
Y/I Cut Gauze Swabs
Pre-cut drain gauze swabs — Y-cut (T-slot) for tracheostomy and G-tube flanged sites; I-cut (straight slit) for IV lines and PICC lines. 6-ply non-woven. Cut depth approximately halfway through. Sterile individually wrapped 2/pouch. 2"×2" and 4"×4" sizes. Latex-free.
ISO 13485
CE MDR 2017/745
Sterile
Latex-Free
Y + ITwo cut shapes — specify
6-plyNon-woven standard
2/pouchSterile individual pack
Choose Cut Shape — Not Interchangeable
Y-Cut for Flanged Sites · I-Cut for Line Sites
Tracheostomy · G-tube · Flanged drains
Y
Y-Cut (T-Cut / T-Slot)
Straight incision opening into wider notch — wraps around tube flanges, stoma plates, and drainage connectors. Lies flat on both sides of protruding hardware. Standard for tracheostomy and gastrostomy tube site dressings. PMC8411156 (2021) confirms gauze drain sponges for tracheostomy sites with minimal to moderate secretions.
Use for: Tracheostomy · G-tube · J-tube · Flanged surgical drains · CVC tunnelled exit sites
IV · PICC · Central line · Chest tube
I
I-Cut (Slit / Split Cut)
Single straight cut approximately halfway through — two flaps separate around the tube. Simple geometry for sites where only the tube exits the skin without flange hardware. Eliminates bedside cutting with scissors — standardised slit size, no sterility compromise from cutting.
Use for: IV cannula sites · PICC lines · Central lines · Chest tubes · Non-flanged drain sites
Wrong cut shape = inadequate site coverage
I-cut placed at a tracheostomy flange will not lie flat — the straight flaps cannot wrap around the disc, leaving secretion accumulation gaps. Specify cut type by application. See our Y/I Cut Gauze Swabs Procurement Guide for full clinical selection guidance.
Product Features
Why Kingphar Y/I Cut Gauze Swabs
Pre-Cut — No Bedside Scissors
Standardised cut size and shape — every swab identical. Eliminates bedside cutting which introduces inconsistency and sterility risk. Ready to apply directly from sterile pack. Source: Vakly product description — "eliminating the need for additional instruments."
6-Ply Non-Woven — Low Lint at Cut Edge
Non-woven construction resists fraying at the pre-cut edge — important because the slit creates a raw edge. Lower lint at the cut edge reduces fibre contamination risk at drain and IV sites. Virtually non-adherent to peri-stomal skin — trauma-free removal.
Sterile Individually Wrapped — 2/Pouch
Each pair of swabs in individually sealed sterile peel-open pouch. Maintains sterility until point of use. Peel-open design enables aseptic presentation to the sterile field without contaminating the remaining supply.
Two Standard Sizes
2"×2" (5×5 cm) for paediatric and small IV sites — 35 pouches/box (70 swabs). 4"×4" (10×10 cm) for adult tracheostomy, G-tube, and drain sites — 25 pouches/box (50 swabs). Source: Vakly product specifications.
Clinically Indicated — PMC 2021 Guideline
Gauze drain sponges (Y-cut) are the indicated dressing for tracheostomy sites with minimal to moderate secretions per PMC8411156 (2021 clinical review of tracheostomy and gastrostomy wound care). Provides evidence base for formulary inclusion.
GCC Supply Ready
CE Class Is under EU MDR 2017/745. SFDA registration support for Saudi Arabia hospital supply. Arabic labeling available. ISO 13485 certified.
Sizes and Packaging
Standard Sizes — Both Available in Y-Cut and I-Cut
2"×2"
5×5 cm
2/pouch · 35 pouches/box (70 total)
Paediatric sites, small IV cannula, small drain sites
4"×4"
10×10 cm
2/pouch · 25 pouches/box (50 total)
★ Adult tracheostomy, G-tube, surgical drains, PICC lines. Most procured.
Technical Specifications
Product Specification Reference
| Parameter | Specification | Source / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cut types | Y-cut (T-slot) and I-cut (straight slit) — specify at order | Not interchangeable — Y-cut for flanged sites; I-cut for line exit sites |
| Cut depth | Approximately halfway through the sponge | Source: Vakly product specification — "slit going down halfway through the sponge" |
| Material | Non-woven 6-ply (rayon/polyester or cotton non-woven) — standard | Source: Vakly standard commercial format. Woven cotton available on request. |
| Standard sizes | 2"×2" (5×5 cm) and 4"×4" (10×10 cm) | Specify size at order |
| Sterile packaging | 2 swabs per sterile peel-open pouch | 4"×4": 25 pouches/box · 2"×2": 35 pouches/box |
| Sterilization | EO (ISO 11135) or gamma (ISO 11137) · SAL 10⁻⁶ | ISO 11607 packaging validation |
| Latex content | Latex-free | Source: Vakly, SDP Medical product specifications. Written declaration available. |
| Regulatory | CE (EU MDR 2017/745 Class Is sterile) · ISO 13485 · FDA registered | SFDA registration support for GCC supply |
Clinical Applications
Indicated Uses
Y-cut and I-cut · Both sizes · Arabic labeling for GCC supply
SFDA registration support. Sterile individually wrapped. Woven cotton format available on request.
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ISO 13485 · CE MDR 2017/745 Class Is · Y-cut and I-cut · Non-woven 6-ply · Sterile 2/pouch · SFDA support
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