{
  "categories": [
    {
      "id": "cotton",
      "label": "Absorbent cotton"
    },
    {
      "id": "dressings",
      "label": "Dressings"
    },
    {
      "id": "swabs",
      "label": "Swabs"
    },
    {
      "id": "sponges",
      "label": "Sponges & gauze"
    },
    {
      "id": "bandages",
      "label": "Bandages"
    }
  ],
  "products": [
    {
      "id": "ac-orthoban",
      "sku": "SC-COT-ORT",
      "name": "Orthoban",
      "category": "cotton",
      "spec": "B.P.C.-aligned high-loft absorbent cotton roll",
      "description": "High-loft absorbent cotton roll supplied in B.P.C.-aligned grades for padding, absorption, and theatre or ward use — consistent with factory absorbent cotton wool specifications. Sterilise before use if required; protect from heat and moisture; prolonged storage can reduce absorbency. Specify width, length, and sterile/non-sterile requirement on enquiry.\n\nInstitutional and distributor formats are supported; specify roll width, linear length, and whether you require sterile or non-sterile release. Typical uses include limb padding under casts or splints, absorption under combine dressings, and general ward stock where a conformable cotton bulk is preferred.",
      "sizes": [
        "Roll widths commonly supplied from approx. 5 cm to 30 cm (wider or slit rolls on request).",
        "Put-up quoted by linear length and/or weight per roll; master carton counts per your logistics lane.",
        "Sterile and non-sterile presentations — state requirement on enquiry.",
        "Compatible with orthopaedic padding workflows and cast-room dispensers; core diameter can be matched to your holder."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "For padding and protection of particularly sensitive skin.",
        "Cotton is used as a layer between the skin and plaster cast to protect the skin, promote healing, and make cast removal easier.",
        "Provide a smooth surface for plaster adhesion.",
        "Conformable absorption under combine dressings, bandaging, or splint lining in theatre and ward settings."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "ac-cotton-pads",
      "sku": "SC-COT-PAD",
      "name": "Cotton Pads",
      "category": "cotton",
      "spec": "Pre-cut absorbent pads",
      "description": "Layered absorbent cotton pads for cleansing, application of solutions, and general skin-contact use where a controlled pad format is preferred. B.P.C.-aligned absorbent cotton grades available on request to match pharmacopoeial cotton wool expectations. Sizes and ply quoted to order.\n\nPads can be supplied in multiple plies and cut sizes for cleansing kits, procedure trays, or retail medical channels. Edge finish and packaging (bulk, peel pouch, or flow-wrap) are agreed at quotation.",
      "sizes": [
        "Cut sizes often specified in squares (e.g. 5 × 5 cm, 7.5 × 7.5 cm, 10 × 10 cm); rectangles and ovals on request.",
        "Ply: single to multi-ply layered pads; thickness matched to fluid load and feel.",
        "Pack formats: bulk flow-wrap, peel pouches, or counted packs for kits and retail."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "Skin cleansing before procedures or injection sites.",
        "Application and removal of lotions, antiseptics, or diagnostic reagents.",
        "Controlled-format padding where pre-cut dimensions speed tray assembly.",
        "General skin-contact tasks where lint control and pad size repeatability matter."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "ac-orthoban-plus",
      "sku": "SC-COT-OPL",
      "name": "Orthoban Plus",
      "category": "cotton",
      "spec": "B.P.C. absorbent cotton wool — enhanced roll",
      "description": "B.P.C.-grade absorbent cotton wool in a higher-bulk roll for orthopaedic padding and heavy-absorption applications — aligned with factory B.P.C. cotton wool label specifications. Sterilise before use where your protocol requires it; protect from heat and moisture; prolonged storage can reduce absorbency.\n\nWhere standard rolls lack bulk or wet strength for heavy exudate or orthopaedic stacking, Orthoban Plus offers a higher-performance absorbent matrix. Mill trials and sample rolls help validate your packing protocol before scale-up.",
      "sizes": [
        "Roll widths aligned to heavy padding protocols (commonly similar band to standard Orthoban, with higher basis weight).",
        "Length/weight put-up for high-volume orthopaedic lists or distributor SKUs.",
        "Sterile or non-sterile; confirm for cast room vs ward stock.",
        "B.P.C. (British Pharmaceutical Codex) absorbent cotton wool presentation; care: heat/moisture protection and absorbency note as on released labels."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "Extra bulk under synthetic or plaster casts where standard rolls under-deliver on cushion or soak-up.",
        "Heavy-exudate scenarios under absorbent stacks before definitive dressing.",
        "Limb contouring where higher loft maintains pressure distribution."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "ac-zig-zag",
      "sku": "SC-COT-ZZG",
      "name": "Zig Zag",
      "category": "cotton",
      "spec": "Zig-zag cut absorbent cotton",
      "description": "Zig-zag cut pattern for easy dispensing and measured tear-off; suited to high-turnover dressing preparation and packing workflows. Fibre can be supplied in B.P.C.-aligned absorbent cotton grades consistent with the factory cotton wool range.\n\nThe zig-zag presentation reduces cross-contamination risk in busy prep areas and speeds measured tear-off for packing stations. Available in weights and widths matched to your trolley or dispenser layout.",
      "sizes": [
        "Typical consumer-style put-ups from ~200 g to 1 kg cartons; institutional bulk on quotation.",
        "Sheet width matched to zig-zag fold pitch for your dispenser or bench layout."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "Rapid tear-off segments for dressing carts and packing benches.",
        "Measured cotton allocation per procedure without weighing loose wool.",
        "High-turnover environments where controlled dispensing reduces waste and cross-handling."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "ac-cotton-balls",
      "sku": "SC-COT-BAL",
      "name": "Cotton Balls",
      "category": "cotton",
      "spec": "Spherical absorbent cotton",
      "description": "Spherical cotton for topical application, packing, and procedural use. Offered in white and multi-colour options where coding or non-clinical use applies. Pharmaceutical-grade / B.P.C.-aligned absorbent cotton available where your file requires it.\n\nWhite balls suit clinical and cosmetic channels; multi-colour variants can support coding schemes or non-clinical applications. Ball diameter, fibre grade, and bag or jar formats are specified on enquiry.",
      "sizes": [
        "Ball grades by diameter (small / medium / large) or by weight per hundred — define on enquiry.",
        "Bags from ~50 g to 500 g+; jars and peel trays for sterile lines.",
        "White standard; multi-colour packs where coding or training aids are required."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "Topical application of solutions and ointments.",
        "Minor packing or wicking in dental, dermal, and outpatient procedures.",
        "Non-clinical colour-coded uses where fibre performance still meets your spec."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "ac-cotton-wool",
      "sku": "SC-COT-WOL",
      "name": "Absorbent Cotton Wool",
      "category": "cotton",
      "spec": "B.P.C. absorbent cotton wool",
      "description": "Absorbent cotton wool manufactured to B.P.C. (British Pharmaceutical Codex) expectations for compounding, packing, and general medical absorption — matching the factory’s B.P.C. cotton wool label line. Sterilise before use where applicable; protect from heat and moisture; prolonged storage can reduce absorbency. Grade and put-up per your specification.\n\nLoose wool suits compounding pharmacies, device packing lines, and applications where carded fibre must meet pharmacopoeial absorbency and purity limits. Batch certificates and fibre analytics are available for qualified customers.",
      "sizes": [
        "Pharmaceutical-style rolls or bags: common put-ups 100 g, 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg (others on request).",
        "Fibre grade and carding style per B.P.C. / BP-style absorbent cotton where cited in your file.",
        "Label-aligned care: store away from heat and moisture; note absorbency may fall with very long storage."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "Pharmacy compounding and hospital manufacturing buffers.",
        "Device or kit packing where loose absorbent is specified.",
        "General medical absorption where roll or ball formats are unsuitable."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "dr-combine",
      "sku": "SC-DR-CMB",
      "name": "Combine Dressing",
      "category": "dressings",
      "spec": "Absorbent composite dressing",
      "description": "Multi-layer construction combining non-woven surface with cotton absorbency for moderate exudate management and protective padding. Intended for professional use under appropriate protocol.\n\nThe composite pairs a patient-facing non-woven with a cotton absorbent core to balance fluid uptake and cushioning. Layer weights and overall dimensions are tuned to your exudate profile and fixation method.",
      "sizes": [
        "Pad face dimensions commonly from ~10 × 10 cm up to ~20 × 20 cm and larger for theatre; exact sizes on enquiry.",
        "Non-woven face weight and cotton core weight tuned to moderate exudate profiles.",
        "Sterile peel packs; carton quantities per hospital or distributor MOQ."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "Moderate exudate wounds needing both absorption and a degree of cushioning.",
        "Secondary layer under crepe or cohesive retention where composite bulk is useful.",
        "Professional pathways where non-woven contact and cotton reservoir are formulary-listed together."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "dr-calcium-alginate",
      "sku": "SC-DR-ALG",
      "name": "Calcium Alginate Dressing",
      "category": "dressings",
      "spec": "Alginate fibre dressing",
      "description": "Calcium alginate dressing designed to absorb exudate and form a gel in contact with wound fluid. For use on exuding wounds under clinical guidance; confirm size and profile with technical data on enquiry.\n\nAlginate dressings gel on contact with exudate, supporting autolytic debridement in appropriate protocols. Specify flat sheet, rope, or cavity format; confirm indication language with your regulatory affairs team before launch copy.",
      "sizes": [
        "Flat sheets: typical cuts 5 × 5 cm, 10 × 10 cm, 10 × 20 cm (others on request).",
        "Rope / cavity variants for sinus or deep cavity packing where your IFU supports use.",
        "Sterile individual packs; shelf-life and storage per released label."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "Exuding wounds where gelling supports moist healing environment.",
        "Cavity or tunnel wounds when rope format is clinically appropriate.",
        "Dressing changes where intact gel removal is part of protocol (per local guidance)."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "dr-absorbent-lint",
      "sku": "SC-DR-LNT",
      "name": "Absorbent Lint",
      "category": "dressings",
      "spec": "Lint cloth absorbent layer",
      "description": "Traditional lint cloth absorbent layer for wound contact or secondary padding where linted cotton textile performance is specified.\n\nLint remains specified where traditional cotton textile absorbency and handle are required in legacy formulary lines or secondary absorbent layers. Width, length, and sterile configuration follow your technical file.",
      "sizes": [
        "Supplied in rolls or cut lengths; width commonly from ~7.5 cm to 90 cm depending on application.",
        "Sterile or non-sterile presentations."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "Traditional wound contact or absorbent interlayer where linted cotton cloth is specified.",
        "Secondary padding in legacy formulary lines.",
        "Applications where woven cotton handle and wicking are preferred over non-woven alone."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "dr-optik-eye-pad",
      "sku": "SC-DR-EYE",
      "name": "Optik Eye Pad",
      "category": "dressings",
      "spec": "Muslin-covered eye pad",
      "description": "Eye pad with muslin facing for post-operative or protective ocular coverage. Shape, fixation, and sterile presentation per your requirement list.\n\nOcular pads demand careful muslin selection and edge integrity to minimise fibre shed near the orbit. We align pad geometry, strapping options, and sterile barrier packaging with your ophthalmic or ENT pack requirements.",
      "sizes": [
        "Oval or shield geometries per ophthalmic pack standards you supply.",
        "Single sterile units or multi-packs; strapping slots or adhesive border optional."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "Post-operative ocular shielding and light protection.",
        "Protective coverage after minor eye procedures when combined with appropriate fixation.",
        "ENT / ophthalmic custom packs requiring muslin-facing pads."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "dr-polygrass",
      "sku": "SC-DR-PLG",
      "name": "Polygrass",
      "category": "dressings",
      "spec": "Antimicrobial tulle (bacitracin + polymyxin B)",
      "description": "Medicated tulle dressing incorporating bacitracin and polymyxin B for infection-prone or colonised superficial wounds where such therapy is indicated. Subject to drug/combination-product licensing in your market; use only with approved labelling.\n\nCombination drug–device status depends on territory; marketing and IFU text must reflect approved indications only. Release testing covers antimicrobial content within agreed assay limits where registered.",
      "enabled": false,
      "sizes": [
        "Tulle pieces commonly 10 × 10 cm, 10 × 20 cm; jar or peel-pack counts per registration."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "Superficial colonised or infection-prone wounds only where bacitracin + polymyxin B therapy is approved locally.",
        "Short-term antimicrobial contact layers under secondary dressings when indicated."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "dr-sulphachlor-tulle",
      "sku": "SC-DR-SSD",
      "name": "Sulphachlor-Tulle",
      "category": "dressings",
      "spec": "Silver sulphadiazine tulle",
      "description": "Tulle dressing with silver sulphadiazine for burn and wound management protocols that specify SSD-impregnated contact layers. Regulatory classification varies by jurisdiction.\n\nSSD tulle is referenced in burn pathways in many institutions; classification as drug, device, or combination varies. Provide target markets early so labelling and stability data align with your submission strategy.",
      "enabled": false,
      "sizes": [
        "Typical tulle cuts 10 × 10 cm to 20 × 20 cm; multi-piece jars or sterile singles per market pack."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "Burn and wound pathways that specify SSD-impregnated contact material where legally marketed.",
        "Secondary dressing interface when clinical protocol calls for silver sulphadiazine tulle."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "dr-para-tulle",
      "sku": "SC-DR-PAR",
      "name": "Para-tulle",
      "category": "dressings",
      "spec": "Chlorhexidine acetate tulle",
      "description": "Tulle impregnated with chlorhexidine acetate for antimicrobial contact where indicated. For framycetin sulphate 1% B.P. antibiotic tulle from the same manufacturing suite, see Framycetin Tulle. Confirm indication text and registration against local rules before marketing claims.\n\nChlorhexidine acetate loading and tulle mesh construction are controlled for uniformity across the contact surface. Indication and contraindication statements are your responsibility per national rules.",
      "sizes": [
        "Sheet sizes aligned to tulle mesh area (e.g. 10 × 10 cm, 10 × 20 cm); sterile single units with batch/mfg/exp fields as on tulle label formats.",
        "Pack counts on quotation."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "Antimicrobial contact where chlorhexidine acetate is indicated per approved label.",
        "Superficial wound management under appropriate secondary fixation."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "dr-framycetin-tulle",
      "sku": "SC-DR-FMY",
      "name": "Framycetin Tulle",
      "category": "dressings",
      "spec": "Framycetin sulphate 1% B.P. antibiotic tulle",
      "description": "Broad-spectrum antibiotic tulle with framycetin sulphate 1% B.P. and bactericidal action, sterilised by gamma radiation — aligned with factory label artwork. For external use only; use only as directed by a physician. Do not use if the sterile wrapper seal is broken.\n\nStore flat in a cool, dry place; keep out of reach of children. Indications, contraindications, and drug–device classification must follow your approved IFU and national registration. Framycetin content and stability data are released per qualified customer enquiry.",
      "sizes": [
        "Typical sterile unit: 1 dressing, 10 × 10 cm (label-suite format).",
        "Batch, manufacturing date, and expiry fields on released packs; QR/traceability per artwork.",
        "Additional sheet sizes or jar counts on quotation where registration allows."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "Superficial wounds where framycetin tulle is indicated per approved label (e.g. traumatic, ulcerative, thermal, and elective pathways as cleared in your territory).",
        "Antimicrobial contact layer under secondary absorbent or retention dressings.",
        "Short-term bactericidal interface only where local marketing authorisation supports framycetin."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "dr-paragaz",
      "sku": "SC-DR-PGZ",
      "name": "Paragaz",
      "category": "dressings",
      "spec": "Paraffin gauze dressing",
      "description": "Low-adherent paraffin gauze for dressing changes where reduced trauma to healing tissue is required. Common for donor sites, grafts, and superficial wounds per clinical practice.\n\nParaffin loading reduces adherence to granulating tissue while maintaining a moist interface. Sheet sizes and jar or pouch sterile packs are matched to donor-site, graft, and superficial wound protocols you specify.",
      "sizes": [
        "Sheets often 5 × 5 cm, 10 × 10 cm, 10 × 20 cm; jar counts (e.g. 10s, 24s) or peel singles.",
        "Paraffin loading and mesh type per pharmacopoeial or internal spec."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "Low-adherence interface for donor sites, skin grafts, and superficial epithelialising wounds.",
        "Dressing changes where minimising trauma to healing tissue is priority.",
        "Interface under absorbent secondary layers in many clinical pathways."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "dr-kytograft",
      "sku": "SC-DR-KGF",
      "name": "KytoGraft",
      "category": "dressings",
      "spec": "Chitosan wound dressing",
      "description": "Chitosan-based advanced wound contact layer supporting moist wound healing where chitosan dressings are used. Position as part of structured wound-care range; technical DMF/spec on enquiry.\n\nChitosan dressings can sit within advanced wound-care formularies; technical files may reference raw material traceability and biocompatibility summaries. DMF or regulatory support is discussed under NDA where required.",
      "sizes": [
        "Sheet dimensions for advanced wound range (e.g. 5 × 5 cm, 10 × 10 cm, 15 × 15 cm — confirm on enquiry).",
        "Sterile single packs; registration-dependent labelling."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "Moist wound healing strategies where chitosan contact layers are formulary-approved.",
        "Structured wound-care programmes needing traceable advanced dressings."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "dr-kytostat",
      "sku": "SC-DR-KST",
      "name": "KytoStat",
      "category": "dressings",
      "spec": "Chitosan haemostatic dressing",
      "description": "Chitosan formulation oriented toward local haemostasis in procedural use where such devices are indicated. Use and claims must match regulatory approval and IFU in each territory.\n\nHaemostatic claims are strictly bounded by device class and clinical evaluation in each market. We supply formulation and performance data for your notified body or competent authority review—not for off-label promotion.",
      "sizes": [
        "Pad or gauze-style formats sized for procedural field (dimensions on technical data sheet).",
        "Sterile single use; pack counts per SKU."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "Local haemostasis support in procedures where such devices are cleared/approved.",
        "Adjunct to mechanical haemostasis per institutional protocol — claims territory-specific."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "dr-tracheal-gauze",
      "sku": "SC-DR-TRC",
      "name": "Tracheal Gauze Dressing",
      "category": "dressings",
      "spec": "Non-woven tracheal dressing",
      "description": "Non-woven dressing format suited to tracheostomy and airway-adjacent care where specified gauze profiles are required. Dimensions and packaging to order.\n\nTracheostomy care often specifies non-woven gauze profiles for low lint and predictable thickness around tubes. Cut patterns, slit configurations, and sterile peel packs can mirror your ICU preference cards.",
      "sizes": [
        "Squares commonly 4\" × 4\" (≈10 × 10 cm) or per ICU preference card; Y-slit or linear slit for tube fit.",
        "Thickness and ply for stoma padding without excessive bulk."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "Tracheostomy stoma dressing and absorbency around airway appliances.",
        "Airway-adjacent care where low-lint non-woven gauze profile is specified.",
        "Replacement cycles per infection prevention policy for stoma care."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "sw-pro-max-alcohol",
      "sku": "SC-SW-ALC",
      "name": "Pro-Max Alcohol Swabs",
      "category": "swabs",
      "spec": "70% isopropyl alcohol prep",
      "description": "Saturated prep swabs with 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) for skin antisepsis and surface decontamination prior to injection or minor procedures. Single-use; confirm sachet size and fill volume.\n\nSachet dimensions and saturant volume affect dwell time on skin; we validate fill weight and seal integrity against your QA sampling plan. Suitable for vaccination and injection clinics where IPA prep is standard.",
      "sizes": [
        "Sachets often ~60 × 30 mm (varies); fill volume typically 1–3 mL IPA — confirm for your QA checks.",
        "Shippers: boxes of 100, 200, or bulk cases for high-throughput clinics."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "Skin antisepsis before venepuncture, injection, or lancet procedures.",
        "Quick decontamination of small clean surfaces on trays or devices where protocol allows IPA.",
        "Vaccination and outpatient throughput workflows."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "sw-povi-max",
      "sku": "SC-SW-POV",
      "name": "Povi-Max Swabs",
      "category": "swabs",
      "spec": "10% povidone-iodine prep",
      "description": "Antiseptic swabs with 10% povidone-iodine for pre-procedural skin preparation where iodophors are protocol. Avoid use in iodine-sensitive patients per local guidance.\n\nPovidone-iodine concentration and substrate compatibility are documented for shelf-life. Contraindications for thyroid disorders and neonatal use must appear in your approved patient-facing materials.",
      "sizes": [
        "Sachet footprint similar to alcohol prep family; iodine volume per validated fill.",
        "Standard case counts for clinic and field kits."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "Povidone-iodine skin prep where iodophors are mandated by protocol.",
        "Pre-operative or pre-injection preparation excluding iodine-contraindicated patients."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "sw-pro-max-nw",
      "sku": "SC-SW-NWV",
      "name": "Pro-Max Non Woven Swabs",
      "category": "swabs",
      "spec": "General-purpose non-woven swabs",
      "description": "Non-woven swabs for absorption, cleansing, and general theatre use. Layer count, size, and sterile/non-sterile formats on specification.\n\nNon-woven swabs are specified by layer count, basis weight, and edge seal. Sterile peel pouches for theatre and non-sterile bulk for preparation areas are both available on the same fibre grade if required.",
      "sizes": [
        "Square swabs: 5 × 5 cm, 7.5 × 7.5 cm, 10 × 10 cm (and larger theatre sizes on request).",
        "Ply: 4, 8, 12+ layers; sterile 5s peel packs or bulk non-sterile cartons."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "General absorption, cleansing, and prepping in theatre and treatment rooms.",
        "Spill pickup and instrument wiping where non-woven performance is preferred.",
        "Kit assembly when dimensions and ply must match BOM."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "sp-curay-gauze",
      "sku": "SC-SP-CUR",
      "name": "Curay Gauze Swab Sponges",
      "category": "sponges",
      "spec": "B.P.C. gauze swabs/sponges — BP 13-Light weave",
      "description": "Woven cotton gauze swabs/sponges supplied to B.P.C. gauze swab/sponge presentations and BP 13-Light woven performance — matching factory pouch and carton artwork (100% cotton, EO sterile option with chemical indicator on released labels). Staple for theatre counts, packing, and wound management.\n\nBP 13-Light defines woven cotton gauze performance for the UK and aligned markets; we retain weave and yarn records for batch traceability. X-ray detectable variants can be quoted as a separate SKU where needed.",
      "sizes": [
        "Retail-aligned exemplar from label suite: 10 × 10 cm face, 8-ply, 100% cotton, sterile pouch 10 pieces, ethylene oxide (EO) sterilisation with indicator; keep away from heat and moisture; use per clinician advice.",
        "Square sponges also supplied: 5 × 5 cm, 7.5 × 7.5 cm, 10 × 10 cm, 15 × 15 cm, 20 × 20 cm (others on request).",
        "Ply: 4, 8, 12, 16, 24+ as specified; BP 13-Light cotton gauze weave.",
        "Sterile packs of 5 (theatre) or 10 (retail-style) or bulk non-sterile; master carton 10 × 10-piece pouches (100 sponges) for distributor SKUs on quotation.",
        "X-ray detectable option as separate line."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "Theatre sponge counts, wound packing, and exudate management where BP 13-Light woven gauze is required.",
        "Layering under abdominal procedures when combined with other safety items.",
        "Ward procedures needing consistent woven gauze performance."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "sp-lap-sponges",
      "sku": "SC-SP-LAP",
      "name": "Lap Sponge Cartons",
      "category": "sponges",
      "spec": "B.P.C. gauze sponges — EO sterile lap-style shipper",
      "description": "100% cotton B.P.C. gauze swabs/sponges for laparotomy and general surgical counts — matching lap-sponge carton specifications: ethylene oxide sterilisation with chemical indicator and medical-grade inner pack materials. Manufactured in Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.\n\nTypical distributor shipper: 10 sterile pouches × 10 sponges (100 units). Licence and registration lines follow released labels for the Okara site.",
      "sizes": [
        "Sponge: 10 × 10 cm × 8-ply, 100% cotton, B.P.C. gauze swab/sponge presentation.",
        "Sterile inner pouch: 10 pieces; EO sterilisation with indicator per released label.",
        "Outer carton: 10 × 10-piece pouches (100 sponges) or equivalent — custom configurations on quotation."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "Abdominal and general surgery where lap-style gauze sponges match institutional count and sterility protocols.",
        "Theatre and distributor SKUs aligned with factory carton label formats.",
        "High-volume sponge accounting with pre-packed sterile unit multiples."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "sp-promed-xray-abdominal",
      "sku": "SC-SP-ABP",
      "name": "Promed X-ray Abdominal Pack",
      "category": "sponges",
      "spec": "X-ray detectable abdominal pack",
      "description": "Pre-arranged abdominal pack using BP Type II cloth construction with X-ray detectable element for surgical safety. Individual gauze sponge components can match factory lap-sponge style specifications (e.g. 10 × 10 cm × 8-ply, 100% cotton, EO sterile) when built into your pack BOM. Configuration (fold, piece count, tapes) per hospital preference sheet.\n\nAbdominal packs are customised to surgeon preference: fold style, tape placement, and piece count. The X-ray detectable element is integrated per retained-surgical-item policy and hospital risk assessment.",
      "sizes": [
        "Finished pack sizes often ~45 × 45 cm or ~30 × 30 cm equivalents; multi-layer folds per surgeon card.",
        "Piece count per pack (e.g. 4s, 6s) and tape loop placement customised.",
        "Component sponges: commonly 10 × 10 cm × 8-ply cotton gauze where label-aligned lap/abdominal counts are specified."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "Laparotomy and major abdominal surgery for organ retraction and fluid management.",
        "Retained-sponge prevention programmes requiring X-ray detectable markers."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "sp-promed-xray-gauze",
      "sku": "SC-SP-XGS",
      "name": "Promed X-ray Gauze Swabs",
      "category": "sponges",
      "spec": "USP-IV X-ray gauze swabs",
      "description": "USP Type IV gauze swabs with X-ray detectable marker for retained-sponge protocols. Where tenders require both USP Type IV and B.P.C.-style gauze sponge dimensions, 10 × 10 cm × 8-ply EO sterile configurations parallel the factory retail gauze sponge line. Sizes and ply per enquiry.\n\nUSP Type IV gauze meets USP absorbency and thread-count expectations; the detectable marker supports intra- and post-operative reconciliation. Ply and cut sizes map to your sponge-count documentation.",
      "sizes": [
        "Same face-size grid as standard gauze swabs (5 × 5 cm through large theatre sizes) with USP Type IV construction.",
        "Label-suite parallel: 10 × 10 cm × 8-ply, 100% cotton, sterile pouch counts (e.g. 5s theatre, 10s retail-style) with EO on request.",
        "Ply options parallel non-detectable lines; sterile 5s typical for counts."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "Procedures under USP sponge protocols with mandatory X-ray reconciliation.",
        "Theatre stock where detectable element must be integral to each sponge."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "sp-promed-gauze-sponges",
      "sku": "SC-SP-GSP",
      "name": "Promed Gauze Swab Sponges",
      "category": "sponges",
      "spec": "USP-IV gauze sponges",
      "description": "USP Type IV woven gauze sponges for procedures requiring USP-specified gauze performance and consistency. B.P.C. gauze swab/sponge formats (10 × 10 cm × 8-ply, 100% cotton, EO sterile, 10 per pouch) are available from the same manufacturing suite for markets referencing British Pharmaceutical Codex labelling.\n\nConsistent USP IV construction supports standardisation across service lines. Sterile and non-sterile releases are available; carton labelling can carry your distributor brand under agreement.",
      "sizes": [
        "USP Type IV sponges in standard square increments from 5 × 5 cm upward; ply per absorbency need.",
        "B.P.C.-aligned retail format: 10 × 10 cm × 8-ply, 10 pieces per sterile EO pouch; outer 10 × 10 pouch shippers on quotation.",
        "Sterile and non-sterile supply; carton configuration for distributor SKUs."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "Surgical fields requiring USP-specified woven gauze performance.",
        "Export markets referencing USP rather than BP for gauze sponges."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "sp-ribbon-gauze",
      "sku": "SC-SP-RBN",
      "name": "Absorbent Ribbon Gauze",
      "category": "sponges",
      "spec": "Packing ribbon gauze",
      "description": "Ribbon gauze profile for sinus packing, cavity packing, and controlled-length dressing applications where continuous strip format is required.\n\nRibbon allows controlled insertion length for nasal, sinus, or cavity packing. Width, impregnation (plain or medicated where registered), and sterile reel or pre-cut lengths are defined with your surgical users.",
      "sizes": [
        "Widths commonly 1.25 cm (½\"), 2.5 cm (1\"), 5 cm (2\") — continuous reel length per order.",
        "Plain absorbent ribbon; medicated variants only where separately registered."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "Nasal and sinus cavity packing with length trimmed per surgeon preference.",
        "Continuous packing of narrow channels where sheet gauze is awkward.",
        "Controlled incremental removal during follow-up visits."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "sp-gauze-roll",
      "sku": "SC-SP-ROL",
      "name": "Absorbent Gauze Roll",
      "category": "sponges",
      "spec": "BP 13-Light gauze roll",
      "description": "Continuous gauze roll to BP 13-Light for cutting to length in theatre and ward settings. Width and roll length on specification.\n\nRoll goods reduce waste when theatre staff cut to length for packing or draping adjuncts. Multiple widths and put-ups are stocked or made-to-order against rolling forecasts.",
      "sizes": [
        "Roll widths from ~5 cm to 90 cm+; linear put-up per BP 13-Light enquiry (e.g. 5 m, 10 m, custom).",
        "Sterile rolls in peel pouches or non-sterile bulk for cutting stations."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "Theatre and ward cutting to length for packing, wicking, and adjunct absorption.",
        "Reducing waste versus pre-cut sponges when sizes vary case-by-case."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "bd-triangular",
      "sku": "SC-BD-TRI",
      "name": "Triangular Bandage",
      "category": "bandages",
      "spec": "Calico triangular sling",
      "description": "Calico triangular bandage for slings, broad-bandaging, and emergency immobilisation support. Meets conventional first-aid and clinical bandaging expectations.\n\nCalico slings remain a staple in emergency bags and ward stock. Finished edge options and sterile or non-sterile packs suit NHS-style modules or export first-aid kits.",
      "sizes": [
        "Unfolded triangle commonly ~127 × 127 × 180 cm (calico); confirm for tender.",
        "Single unit or sterile pack variants."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "Arm slings and emergency immobilisation support.",
        "Broad-bandaging and splint adjunct in first aid and clinical settings."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "bd-surgical",
      "sku": "SC-BD-SUR",
      "name": "Surgical Bandage",
      "category": "bandages",
      "spec": "BP bandage cloth roll",
      "description": "Bandage cloth manufactured to BP requirements for general surgical fixation over dressings. Width and length per pack specification.\n\nBP bandage cloth provides a dense, durable wrap over primary dressings. Roll put-up and width increments follow your formulary or tender line card.",
      "sizes": [
        "Roll widths: 5 cm, 7.5 cm, 10 cm, 15 cm typical; stretched length 3–5 m per BP bandage cloth grade."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "Fixation over primary dressings on limbs or trunk.",
        "Layered compression or retention where dense BP cloth is specified."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "bd-open-wove",
      "sku": "SC-BD-OWV",
      "name": "Open Wove Bandage",
      "category": "bandages",
      "spec": "Open-weave BP Type II bandage",
      "description": "Open-wove construction using BP Type II cloth for conforming fixation with improved ventilation versus dense weaves.\n\nOpen weave improves air movement under layered fixation compared with plain closed weaves, while BP Type II cloth integrity is maintained. Colour coding of edges can be added for size identification.",
      "sizes": [
        "Widths 5–15 cm common; lengths per BP Type II open-wove put-up (stretched metres quoted)."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "Conforming fixation with better air permeability than tight plain weaves.",
        "Retention of dressings on contoured areas (joints, paediatric limbs)."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "bd-orthoplast",
      "sku": "SC-BD-PLS",
      "name": "Orthoplast",
      "category": "bandages",
      "spec": "Plaster of Paris bandage",
      "description": "Plaster of Paris impregnated bandage for rigid immobilisation casts and splints when activated with water. Roll width and length for orthopaedic and A&E supply.\n\nPlaster bandages are supplied with controlled plaster load and roll memory for even dip activation. Shelf-life and humidity-controlled storage recommendations accompany each batch release.",
      "sizes": [
        "Roll widths 5 cm, 7.5 cm, 10 cm, 15 cm typical; 2–4 m rolls common for casting rooms."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "Rigid immobilisation casts and splints after water activation.",
        "Orthopaedic and emergency departments for fracture and post-op stabilisation."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "bd-elastocraft",
      "sku": "SC-BD-ELA",
      "name": "Elastocraft",
      "category": "bandages",
      "spec": "B.P.C. elastic stretch crepe bandage",
      "description": "B.P.C. elastic stretch crepe bandage for compression, support, and retention of dressings — aligned with factory label specifications (fully stretched width × length, cool dry storage, five-year shelf life from manufacture). Elasticity class confirmed on enquiry.\n\nCotton crepe offers longitudinal and stretch recovery within defined elasticity classes (e.g. light, moderate, firm). Width, stretched length, and latex-free declarations are confirmed for your labelling matrix.",
      "sizes": [
        "Label-suite widths × stretched length (±1.5%): 7.5 cm × 4.5 m, 10 cm × 4.5 m, 15 cm × 4.5 m (fully stretched length approximate).",
        "Storage: keep in a cool, dry place; use within 5 years (typical shelf-life statement on released labels).",
        "Other widths (e.g. 5 cm) available on quotation where not shown on standard retail artwork."
      ],
      "uses": [
        "Light to moderate compression and soft-tissue support.",
        "Retention of dressings on active limbs without full rigid immobilisation.",
        "Sports medicine and outpatient wrap protocols where crepe recovery is important."
      ]
    }
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