Sterile gauze sponges(swabs)
Sterile gauze sponge swabs are 100 percent bleached cotton pads supplied in sealed pouches of 1, 2, 3 or 5 pieces, with or without an x-ray detectable thread. Sizes are 5 x 5 cm, 7.5 x 7.5…
Product Overview
Sterile gauze sponge swabs are 100 percent bleached cotton pads supplied in sealed pouches of 1, 2, 3 or 5 pieces, with or without an x-ray detectable thread. Sizes are 5 x 5 cm, 7.5 x 7.5 cm and 10 x 10 cm in ply counts from 8 up to 32, with ISO and CE.
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Key Benefits
- Sealed pouches go straight onto a sterile field
- Pouch counts of 1 to 5 reduce waste on small dressings
- Ply from 8 to 32 covers light to heavy exudate
- X-ray detectable option supports theatre swab counts
Problems It Solves
- Opening a large pack and wasting sponges on a small dressing
- Sterility break when sponges are decanted from bulk packs
- Swabs that cannot be located by imaging if a count does not reconcile
Who It Is For
- Operating theatre and treatment room supply buyers
- Procedure pack and tray assemblers
- Distributors supplying sterile wound care consumables
Application Scenarios
- Sterile wound dressing and surgical site care
- Minor procedures in treatment rooms and clinics
- Inclusion in custom sterile procedure packs
Customisation Options
- Pouch count of 1, 2, 3 or 5 pieces
- Size 5 x 5, 7.5 x 7.5 or 10 x 10 cm in 8 to 32 ply
- With or without x-ray detectable thread
Use Guide
- Check the pouch seal before opening and discard any pouch that is damaged
- Open the pouch onto the sterile field without touching the contents
- Match ply count to the exudate level of the wound
- Record sponge counts where theatre protocol requires
Compared With Other Options
| Non sterile gauze sponge(swabs) | The same pad in 100 piece packets at a much lower price per piece, for use where sterility is not required. |
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View Product →Questions About The Sterile gauze sponges(swabs)
How many sponges are in a pouch?
1, 2, 3 or 5 pieces per pouch.
Which sizes do you supply?
5 x 5 cm, 7.5 x 7.5 cm and 10 x 10 cm.
What ply options are available?
8, 12 and 16 ply in 5 x 5 cm, and 8, 12, 16, 24 and 32 ply in 7.5 x 7.5 cm and 10 x 10 cm.
Can the sponges be x-ray detectable?
Yes, with or without x-ray threads.
What is the material?
100 percent bleached cotton.
Is it certified?
Yes, with ISO and CE.
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