X-Ray Detectable Gauze Sponges 4x4 Inch Sterile - 16-Ply Radiopaque with Barium Sulfate, Latex-Free

Sterile X-Ray Detectable Gauze Sponges - 16-Ply Radiopaque for Surgical and Procedural Safety

Engineered for operating rooms, surgical centers, emergency departments, interventional radiology suites, labor and delivery units, and any clinical setting where retained surgical item prevention is critical to patient safety. These premium-grade sterile gauze sponges combine 16-ply absorbent construction, radiopaque barium sulfate detection strands, and latex-free materials to support comprehensive surgical safety protocols, facilitate accurate sponge counts, and enable rapid radiographic identification if retention is suspected—protecting patients, reducing liability risks, and supporting evidence-based surgical best practices.

Key Features & Clinical Safety Benefits

• X-Ray Detectable Radiopaque Technology: Embedded with distinctive blue barium sulfate strands woven throughout the entire sponge that appear clearly visible on standard X-ray, fluoroscopy, and radiographic imaging—enabling rapid, reliable detection of retained sponges during intraoperative imaging, post-procedure verification scans, or investigation of suspected foreign body retention, significantly reducing the risk of never events, preventing serious patient complications, and supporting comprehensive surgical safety initiatives.
• High-Visibility Blue Identification Strands: Bright blue barium sulfate threads provide instant visual differentiation from standard non-detectable gauze sponges, enabling surgical teams to quickly identify radiopaque sponges during setup, maintain accurate counts throughout procedures, prevent mixing with non-detectable products, and ensure proper selection for cases requiring x-ray detectable materials—supporting meticulous surgical technique and reducing human error during high-stress, time-sensitive operations.
• Premium 16-Ply Absorbent Construction: Engineered with 16 layers of high-quality woven gauze that delivers superior fluid absorption capacity, excellent wicking performance, and reliable hemostasis support during surgical procedures—effectively managing blood, irrigation fluids, and wound exudate while maintaining structural integrity even when saturated, reducing the need for frequent sponge changes, and providing surgeons with dependable performance throughout lengthy, complex operations.
• Standard 4x4 Inch Surgical Size: Precisely manufactured to the universally recognized 4 inch x 4 inch (10.2 cm x 10.2 cm) dimension that accommodates diverse surgical applications including wound packing, blunt dissection, tissue retraction, hemostasis, fluid absorption, organ protection, and general surgical field maintenance—ensuring compatibility with established surgical techniques, standardized counting protocols, and familiar handling characteristics across all surgical specialties and procedural types.
• Sterile Single-Use Design: Individually sterilized and packaged for immediate use in sterile surgical fields, eliminating cross-contamination risks, supporting stringent aseptic technique requirements, and ensuring each sponge meets the highest standards of surgical sterility—critical for preventing surgical site infections, maintaining patient safety, and complying with infection control regulations and accreditation standards.
• Latex-Free Materials: Manufactured completely without natural rubber latex to protect surgical patients, operating room staff, and perioperative personnel with latex sensitivities or allergies from exposure risks—supporting inclusive surgical care, reducing adverse reaction incidents, eliminating the need for latex-free alternative sourcing, and ensuring universal safety across all patient populations and surgical team members.
• Soft, Non-Linting Fabric: Woven from premium cotton fibers that minimize lint generation and fiber shedding during surgical manipulation, reducing the risk of foreign material contamination in surgical wounds, preventing inflammatory responses, supporting optimal wound healing, and maintaining clear visualization of the surgical field without particulate interference.
• Versatile Surgical Applications: Suitable for general surgery, orthopedic procedures, cardiovascular operations, neurosurgical cases, gynecological surgeries, urological procedures, thoracic operations, trauma surgery, obstetric deliveries, and any surgical or interventional procedure requiring absorbent, radiopaque sponge materials with reliable x-ray detection capabilities.

Technical Specifications

• Size: 4 x 4 inches (10.2 cm x 10.2 cm)
• Ply Count: 16-ply construction
• Sterility: Sterile (ready for immediate surgical use)
• Radiopaque Feature: Yes, contains blue barium sulfate detection strands
• X-Ray Visibility: Clearly visible on radiographic imaging
• Color: White gauze with blue radiopaque strands
• Material: Woven cotton gauze
• Latex Status: Not made with natural rubber latex
• Usage: Single-use disposable
• Packaging: Sterile individual or tray packaging
• Lint Generation: Minimal, non-linting construction
• Absorbency: High-capacity 16-ply design

Ideal Surgical Applications & Clinical Settings

Essential for operating rooms performing major surgical procedures, ambulatory surgery centers, hospital-based surgical suites, interventional radiology departments, cardiac catheterization labs, labor and delivery units, emergency surgical services, trauma centers, military field hospitals, and any healthcare facility where surgical sponge retention prevention is a patient safety priority and regulatory requirement.

Why Surgical Teams Choose These Sponges

Operating room directors, surgical services managers, perioperative nurses, and surgical technologists rely on x-ray detectable gauze sponges as a critical component of comprehensive retained surgical item prevention programs. The embedded barium sulfate strands provide an essential safety net when manual sponge counts are questioned, discrepancies arise, or post-operative imaging reveals potential retention—enabling rapid identification and retrieval before patient discharge or the development of serious complications.

The distinctive blue color coding supports accurate visual identification during surgical setup, count procedures, and case closeout, reducing the risk of mixing detectable and non-detectable sponges that could compromise safety protocols. The 16-ply construction delivers the absorbency and durability surgeons expect during complex, lengthy procedures, while the standard 4x4 inch size ensures compatibility with established surgical techniques and counting systems used across all specialties.

The sterile single-use format eliminates reprocessing concerns and ensures each sponge meets stringent sterility standards, while the latex-free composition protects all surgical team members and patients from allergic reactions. The soft, non-linting fabric maintains surgical field clarity and reduces foreign material contamination risks that could compromise wound healing or trigger inflammatory responses.

Whether used in routine appendectomies, complex cardiovascular repairs, emergency trauma surgeries, or high-risk obstetric deliveries, these radiopaque gauze sponges deliver the safety, reliability, and performance that modern surgical teams demand. They represent an essential investment in patient safety, risk management, and surgical quality improvement initiatives that protect patients, reduce liability exposure, and support accreditation compliance.

Advance surgical safety, prevent retained surgical items, and protect patient outcomes with these professional-grade x-ray detectable gauze sponges.