397 devices · GMDN 44971
General-purpose surgical sponges are absorbent, cushion-like pads made from materials like gauze, cotton, or cellulose. Clinically, they’re used inside the body during surgery to control bleeding, absorb fluids, or protect tissues from damage, drying, or contamination—often during procedures like laparotomies or organ manipulation.
These devices are single-use and typically regulated as medical devices rather than drugs. They’re commonly supplied sterile, packaged individually, and may vary by size or material but lack features like radiopacity for retention detection. Classification and supply rules depend on local medical device regulations.
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