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3 Medstock Welcome to MEDSTOCK! We are one of the fastest growing medical dressing providers in Australia. Medstock is owned and operated by Australian practicing medical professionals. We have a common goal in providing a quality and affordable range of medical products for wound care clinics, general practices, aged care facilities, nursing agencies and hospitals. Why choose us? Cost We strive to be Australia s BEST PRICED medical supply company, offering a cost-effective alternative to many name brand products. Packaging We provide a bright, colour coded range with simple names to minimise confusion, allow efficient identification of product and help aid correct dressing choice. Information Educational information has been printed on boxes to assist medical practitioners in selecting the correct dressing for wound type. Orders Online, fax or phone ordering system. Processed promptly and delivered within 1-3 working days. Service Contact one of our friendly Customer Service Representatives on (08) to assist by phone with product and order queries available any time between 8.30am-5.00pm. PHONE (08) FAX (08) VISIT surgicalhouse.com.au 3

4 Non-Stick Island Medstock Non-Stick Island Fabric Island Dressing Medstock Non-Stick Island is made of spun lace non-woven fabric, coated with medical acrylic adhesive and fabric absorption pad. + Creates an occlusive environment, whilst being absorbent and permeable to oxygen and moisture + Hypoallergenic + Good adhesive strength + Suitable for wounds with nil to mild exudate + Grazes, superficial burns and surgical wounds + Retention dressing to alginates, hydrogels and hydrocolloid pastes MS100507NSI 5cm x 7cm 100pcs/box MS100710NSI 7cm x 10cm 100pcs/box MS100815NSI 8cm x 15cm 75pcs/box Medstock proudly owned and operated by practicing Australian medical professionals 4

5 Transparent Island Medstock Transparent Island Extra thin, highly permeable, soft and highly elastic Medstock Transparent Island Waterproof Island Dressing Medstock Transparent Island is a sterile, highly permeable polyurethane film coated dressing with a medical acrylic adhesive and fabric pad. + Transparent and waterproof + The polyurethane film is extra thin, highly permeable, soft and highly elastic + Hypoallergenic + Good adhesive strength + Suitable for wounds with nil to mild exudate + Grazes, superficial burns and surgical wounds + Retention dressing to alginates, hydrogels and hydrocolloid pastes MS100405TI 4cm x 5cm 100pcs/box MS100507TI 5cm x 7cm 100pcs/box MS100710TI 7cm x 10cm 100pcs/box MS501012TI 10cm x 12cm 50pcs/box PHONE (08) FAX (08) VISIT surgicalhouse.com.au 5

6 Non-Stick Pad Medstock Non-Stick Pad Absorbs 8 times its own weight Medstock Non-Stick Pad Medstock Non-Stick Pad is a sterile, low adherent dressing made from 70% viscose and 30% polyester. It is constructed from an absorbent pad and a heat-laminated polyester film. + Can be cut to size and paired with Medstock Film or Fixer to make island dressing + Gives fast, controlled absorbency of exudates + Hypoallergenic + Thin perforated, polyester film on one side, which should be placed against wound + Suitable for wounds with low to moderate exudate + Great for grazes, abrasions, superficial burns and post-op wounds + Can be used as retention dressing for alginates, hydrogels and hydrocolloid pastes MS0505NSP 5cm x 5cm 50pcs/box MS1010NSP 10cm x 10cm 100pcs/box 6

7 Foam Dressing Medstock Foam Foam Dressing Medstock Foam is a polyurethane foam dressing that contains carboxymethyl cellulose hydrophilic granules that contribute to wound healing. + Highly absorbent + Reduces risk of maceration to wound + Non-adherent, preventing damage to healing tissue + Maintains a moist wound healing environment + Waterproof, semi-permeable polyurethane film layer to protect the wound against water, bacteria and foreign material + Soft, elastic and comfortable on the skin + Hypoallergenic + Adaptable to different phases of wound healing, especially to heavy exudate wounds + All depth of ulcers + Partial thickness burns MS0505F 5cm x 5cm 10pcs/box MS1010F 10cm x 10cm 10pcs/box Medstock Foam Dressing Reduces risk of maceration to the wound PHONE (08) FAX (08) VISIT surgicalhouse.com.au 7

8 Silicone Foam Dressing Medstock Silicone Foam with Border Ideal for fragile skin Medstock Silicone Foam with Border Medstock Silicone Foam dressing consists of an absorbent retention layer and a highly absorbent foam pad. This is placed between a perforated soft silicone coated polyurethane film and a highly permeable waterproof outer polyurethane film. + Waterproof + Absorbs and retains exudates + Reduces risk of maceration + Self-adherent no secondary fixation needed + Minimise pain and trauma upon removal at dressing change + Low potential for skin irritation and allergy + Can be lifted and adjusted without losing adherent properties + Skin tears + All depth ulcers + Partial thickness burns + Surgical wounds MS0505SF 5cm x 5cm 10pcs/box Light Exudate Only MS0512SF 5cm x 12.5cm 10pcs/box Light Exudate Only MS7575SF 7.5cm x 7.5cm 10pcs/box MS1010SF 10cm x 10cm 10pcs/box 8

9 Hydrocolloid Dressing Medstock Hydro Hydrocolloid Dressing Medstock Hydro is a elastic, hydrocolloid dressing made of pressure sensitive adhesive and carboxymethyl cellulose hydrophilic granules. + Facilitates debridement of wound + Swells in the presence of exudate, releasing a gel which maintains a moist environment + Reduces pain + Waterproof + Non-adherent and easy to remove + Suitable for low exudate wounds only + Level I-II degree bedsores + Superficial and small burns + Skin grafts, donor sites and surgical wounds + For granulating and epithelialising wounds + Suitable on necrotic tissue to rehydrate and facilitate debridement + Suitable as a retention dressing to hydrogels MS1010H 10cm x 10cm 10pcs/box Medstock Hydrocolloid Dressing Swells in the presence of exudate, releasing a gel which maintains a moist environment PHONE (08) FAX (08) VISIT surgicalhouse.com.au 9

10 Alginate Medstock Alginate Medstock Alginate is a non-woven, absorbent wound dressing that is derived from seaweed. + Highly absorbent + Forms a gel on the surface of the wound which helps maintain a moist healing environment + Contains haemostatic properties that help activate prothrombin to assist in bleeding wounds + Protects nerve terminals, which facilitates pain reduction + Helps lock bacteria between fibres, which reduces risk of infection + Moderate to heavy exudate wounds + Open cavities and sinuses + Nose bleeds + Haemorrhagic wounds + Skin- donor sites + 1st and 2nd degree burns Medstock Alginate Ideal for Haemorrhagic wounds MS0505A 5cm x 5cm 10pcs/box MS1010A 10cm x 10cm 10pcs/box MS0230A 2cm x 30cm 10pcs/box Rope 10

11 Wound Closure Medstock Wound Closure Medstock Wound Closures are made from a high quality non-woven fabric, coated with a medical acrylic adhesive. + Sterile + Effective in preventing scar formation + Hypoallergenic + Suitable for superficial cuts and for post-op wounds + Suitable for use after suture removal MS3WC 3mm x 75mm 50 pouches/box MS6WC 6mm x 75mm 50 pouches/box Medstock Wound Closure Effective in preventing scar formation PHONE (08) FAX (08) VISIT surgicalhouse.com.au 11

12 Film Medstock Film Polyurethane Film Medstock Film is a transparent highly permeable adhesive polyurethane film. + Transparent and waterproof + The polyurethane film is extra thin, highly permeable, soft and highly elastic + Allows for faster healing and avoids maceration by retaining natural wound exudates and allowing excess exudates to evaporate + Impermeable to water and body fluids allowing area to be washed + Does not leave adhesive on the skin post removal + Ideal for retention or island dressings + Suitable on dry to low exudate wounds only + Great for epithelialising wounds + Skin tears, donor sites, IV sites and suture lines + Superficial burns and abrasions Medstock Film Ideal for retention or island dressings MS10FM 10cm x 10m 1 roll/box 12

13 Fixer Medstock Fixer Fabric Roll Medstock Fixer is a non-woven roll that is made from spun lace non-woven fabric, coated with a medical acrylic adhesive. + Can be cut to size to fix medical dressings, different types of catheters and medical devices + Good adhesive strength + Gentle on the skin and easy to remove + Minimal adhesive left on the skin + Hypoallergenic + Use on partial thickness burns + Abrasions, cuts, surgical wounds and suture lines + Perfect for retention dressings when paired with Medstock Non-Stick or Foam dressings + Use over surgical wounds to spread force and reduce suture load MS0510FX 5cm x 10m 1 roll/box MS10FX 10cm x 10cm 1 roll/box Medstock Fixer Gentle on the skin and easy to remove PHONE (08) FAX (08) VISIT surgicalhouse.com.au 13

14 Microporous Surgical Tape Medstock Micro Microporous Surgical Tape + Good tensile and adhesive strength + Soft and Comfortable + Hypoallergenic + High Ventilation MS125MST 1.25cm x 9.1m 24rolls/box MS250MST 2.5cm x 9.1m 12rolls/box BONUS TAPE DISPENSER X2 with every box purchased. 14

15 Crepe Bandage Medstock Crepe Light Crepe Bandage with Elastic Clips Medstock crepe bandages are made from 100% cotton material which provide comfortable support and gentle, uniform compression. + Reusable bleached 100% cotton bandage + Good moisture and oxygen permeability + Highly elastic to allow for joint and muscle movement + Soft and comfortable + Ideal for light support and compression + Non-sterile and latex free + Support and immobilise limbs following injuries + Secure and compress dressings in place over open wounds + Light compression for muscular support MS05LCB 5cm 12pcs/bag MS75LCB 7.5cm 12pcs/bag MS10LCB 10cm 12pcs/bag Medstock proudly owned and operated by practicing Australian medical professionals PHONE (08) FAX (08) VISIT surgicalhouse.com.au 15

16 Conforming Medstock Conforming Perfect for supporting sprains and soft tissue injuries Medstock Conforming Conforming Elastic Bandage Medstock Conforming is an elastic bandage made from cotton, viscous and polyester. + Soft and gentle on skin + Highly stretchable + Highly permeable to moisture and air + Conforms well to awkward areas of the body + Lightweight, fray resistant and durable + Non-sterile and latex free + Ideal for the binding of various body parts + Supporting sprains and soft tissue injuries + Fixation of wound dressings and the protection of fragile skin MS05CB 5cm 24rolls/box MS75CB 7.5cm 24rolls/box 16

17 Gauze Swabs Medstock Gauze Gauze Swabs Medstock Gauze swabs are made from 100% pure cotton and widely used to clean and cover minor wounds, to absorb secretion and to treat secondary healing wounds. + + Highly absorbent + Non-sterile and latex free + White MS05GS 5cm, 8 Ply 100pcs/box MS75GS 7.5cm, 8 Ply 100pcs/box Medstock Gauze Medstock quality dressings at the right price PHONE (08) FAX (08) VISIT surgicalhouse.com.au 17

18 Medstock Non-Stick Island Fabric Island Dressing MS100507NSI 5cm x 7cm 100pcs/box MS100710NSI 7cm x 10cm 100pcs/box MS100815NSI 8cm x 15cm 75pcs/box Medstock Transparent Island Waterproof Island Dressing MS100405TI 4cm x 5cm 100pcs/box MS100507TI 5cm x 7cm 100pcs/box MS100710TI 7cm x 10cm 100pcs/box MS501012TI 10cm x 12cm 50pcs/box Medstock Hydro Hydrocolloid Dressing MS1010H 10cm x 10cm 10pcs/box Medstock Alginate MS0505A 5cm x 5cm 10pcs/box MS1010A 10cm x 10cm 10pcs/box MS0230A 2cm x 30cm 10pcs/box Medstock Wound Closure Prod Code Size Pcs/Box MS3WC 3mm x 75mm 50 pouches/box MS6WC 6mm x 75mm 50 pouches/box Medstock Non-Stick Pad MS0505NSP 5cm x 5cm 50pcs/box MS1010NSP 10cm x 10cm 100pcs/box Medstock Foam Foam Dressing MS0505F 5cm x 5cm 10pcs/box MS1010F 10cm x 10cm 10pcs/box Medstock Silicone Foam with Border MS0505SF 5cm x 5cm 10pcs/box MS0512SF 5cm x 12.5cm 10pcs/box MS7575SF 7.5cm x 7.5cm 10pcs/box MS1010SF 10cm x 10cm 10pcs/box 18

19 INDEX Medstock Film Polyurethane Film MS10FM 10cm x 10m 1 roll/box Medstock Fixer Fabric Roll MS0510FX 5cm x 10m 1 roll/box MS10FX 10cm x 10cm 1 roll/box Medstock Micro Microporous Surgical Tape MS125MST 1.25cm x 9.1m 24rolls/box MS250MST 2.5cm x 9.1m 12rolls/box Medstock Crepe Light Crepe Bandage with Elastic Clips MS05LCB 5cm 12pcs/bag MS75LCB 7.5cm 12pcs/bag MS10LCB 10cm 12pcs/bag Medstock Conforming Conforming Elastic Bandage MS05CB 5cm 24rolls/box MS75CB 7.5cm 24rolls/box Medstock Gauze Gauze Swabs MS05GS 5cm, 8 Ply 100pcs/box MS75GS 7.5cm, 8 Ply 100pcs/box PHONE (08) FAX (08) VISIT surgicalhouse.com.au 19

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