- A specific, high-quality, 18 x 18-inch sterile, prewashed laparotomy sponge designed for use in operating rooms, surgical centers, and trauma centers
Uses
- Fluid Management:
- Highly absorbent, designed to handle significant blood and fluid loss during surgery
- Surgical Procedures:
- Primarily used in laparotomy, abdominal, and general surgical procedures to maintain a clear, dry, and safe surgical field
- Tissue Protection:
- Suitable for protecting, separating, or packing tissues and organs during deep surgical interventions
- Wound Care:
- Used in emergency and trauma care for cleaning or packing wounds
Features
- Dimensions:
- Large, 18-inch x 18-inch size
- Material:
- 100% prewashed cotton, ensuring softness and minimizing lint to reduce contamination risk
- Safety Element:
- Includes a blue, sewn-in, x-ray detectable, radiopaque loop with a plastic ring for easy identification in, or outside, the patient
- Sterility & Packaging:
- Sterile, single-use, and conveniently packaged in 5-packs (40 packs per case)
- Design:
- Prewashed for added cleanliness and absorbency
Benefits
- Enhanced Patient Safety:
- The radiopaque element ensures the sponge is easily detectable via X-ray to prevent unintentional retention in the patient
- High Absorbency:
- The cotton material provides superior absorption to manage fluids efficiently
- Reduced Infection Risk:
- Sterile, single-use, prewashed, and low-linting material reduces the risk of contamination and adverse reactions
- Efficiency in the OR:
- Packaged in 5s to streamline, and make consistent, the sponge count process
- Optimal Performance:
- Soft and durable construction allows for easy, safe handling by surgical staff
Contents:
- 5 Sponges per pack
- 40 Packs per case
