X-Ray Detectable Double-Strung Tonsil Sponge - 100% Cotton Surgical Sponge

Premium X-Ray Detectable Double-Strung Tonsil Sponge for Surgical Excellence

Engineered for precision in tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies, and oral-pharyngeal surgical procedures, this highly effective surgical sponge delivers optimal fluid absorption while ensuring patient safety through advanced x-ray detectability. Designed to pack surgical cavities efficiently, it promotes accelerated healing, minimizes recovery time, and provides surgeons with the confidence of reliable, traceable wound management.

Clinical Features & Design Excellence

• Double-Strung Retrieval System: Featuring two reinforced cotton strings for effortless, secure removal during and after procedures. This dual-string configuration prevents sponge retention, eliminates valuable operating time waste, and ensures complete retrieval without tissue trauma or fragmentation.
• 100% Woven Cotton Construction: Crafted entirely from premium-grade woven cotton fibers, this natural, biocompatible material delivers superior absorbency for thorough exudate management. The woven structure ensures consistent fluid uptake while preventing fiber shedding and residual contamination at the surgical site.
• X-Ray Detectable Radiopaque Marker: Integrated with a highly visible radiopaque element featuring an easily recognizable pattern, enabling rapid identification during postoperative radiographic imaging. This critical safety feature significantly reduces the risk of retained surgical foreign bodies (RSFBs) and enhances patient safety protocols.
• Precision-Sized Options: Available in Small (0.870" diameter), Medium (1.000" diameter), and Large (1.250" diameter) configurations to accommodate varying anatomical requirements and surgical approaches, ensuring optimal cavity packing and hemostasis control.

Clinical Benefits & Outcomes

The X-Ray Detectable Double-Strung Tonsil Sponge delivers measurable advantages across surgical workflows and patient care:

• Enhanced Wound Healing: Promotes efficient tissue recovery by absorbing excess blood, saliva, and surgical fluids while maintaining a clean, sterile microenvironment that supports natural healing processes and reduces inflammation.
• Infection Risk Reduction: Thoroughly cleanses the surgical site through superior fluid absorption, preventing bacterial colonization and cross-contamination. The sterile cotton construction minimizes the introduction of foreign pathogens.
• Patient Safety Assurance: The radiopaque marker ensures immediate visibility during routine postoperative x-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy, dramatically reducing the likelihood of undetected retained sponges and associated complications, litigation, and reoperation costs.
• Operational Efficiency: The double-strung design facilitates rapid, confident retrieval, saving critical minutes in the operating room, improving surgical flow, and reducing anesthesia time. This efficiency translates to increased case throughput and enhanced OR productivity.
• Versatile Application: Ideal for ENT procedures including tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), oral cavity tumor resection, and other oropharyngeal surgeries requiring reliable hemostasis and cavity packing.
• Standardized Surgical Counts: The distinctive double-string design and radiopaque marker support accurate surgical count protocols, ensuring compliance with Joint Commission standards and institutional safety policies.

Technical Specifications

• Material: 100% woven cotton
• Configuration: Double-strung with reinforced cotton ties
• Radiopacity: X-ray detectable with visible marker
• Sterility: Sterile, single-use disposable
• Available Sizes: Small (0.8750" width), Medium (1.000" diameter), Large (1.250" diameter)
• Primary Use: Tonsil and adenoid surgery, oral-pharyngeal procedures
• SKU: MEMDS78912-MI
• GTIN: 10888277338920

Quality & Compliance

Manufactured to meet rigorous medical device standards, this surgical sponge supports your facility's commitment to patient safety, infection control, and surgical excellence. Suitable for hospital operating rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, and specialty ENT practices.

Trusted by surgical teams for reliable performance, consistent quality, and patient-centered safety.