811 devices · GMDN 38496
Radiopaque woven surgical sponges are sterile, single-use devices made from woven materials like cotton or cellulose, designed to control bleeding, absorb fluids, or protect tissues during surgery. Their woven structure and embedded radiopaque threads allow them to be tracked via X-ray, reducing the risk of retained sponges (gossypiboma) after procedures.
These sponges are typically classified as single-use and non-medicated, meaning they do not contain drugs or active ingredients. They are supplied sterile, often pre-packaged for surgical use, and may be used internally or externally depending on the procedure—always under direct medical supervision.
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