The ADA sterile gauze compress is made of cotton hydrophilic gauze fabric, according to the European Standard EN14079. It can have French fold (normal) or American fold (AM) and, during its use, the compress should never be unfolded. The product is folded in several layers and sewn in the extremities, it can also present a central seam for a greater reinforcement and firmness. Besides, it is latex free and sterilized. The sterile ADA SWABS compresses are produced according to the European regulatory requirements, using a steam sterilization process at 134°C, duly validated. It is available in several dimensions, folds, layers, number of threads/cm2 and this specific one presents as dimensions 7.5x7.5cm, 8 layers and 17 threads.