USP Gauze Sponge Key Features

• Woven gauze is primarily intended to be used inside the body, on a surgical incision or applied to internal organs or structures to control bleeding, absorb fluid, or protect organs or structures from abrasion, drying, or contamination during a procedure; also referred to as a laparotomy sponge, it may also be used for prepping the patient
• These gauze sponges contain an X-ray detectable marker filament to help detect gossypiboma (sponge left inside patient)
• Packaged in rigid plastic tray with peel back lid
• Sponges are banded in 10’s to ensure accurate count
• Used for a number of applications including: general wound care, dressings, prepping, wound packing, and debriding
• Highly absorbent and offers exceptional clinical performance

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