Tonsil Sponges are gauze covered, fiber filled, ball shaped sponges. They are especially designed for prepping and sponging in deep cavities having minimal openings.
Characteristics
USP Type III absorbent cotton, 28×24-mesh gauze outer layer with an X-ray element – LATEX-FREE construction
Available in cotton fill and gauze fill, unstrung, string strung, and tape strung to suit the surgeon’s desires
X-ray element is fully encased between the outer layer of gauze and the inner fill making it secure and visible
Strung tonsils are provided on an accountability card of five sponges ensuring accuracy of sponge counts
Accountability cards have a self-adhesive backing allowing the card to be adhered to the Mayo stand drape
Sterile products are packaged individually in a Tyvek® peel pouch
Tape Strung, Fiber-Filled Tonsil Sponges … X-Ray Detectable, Tape-Strung, Fiber-Filled Tonsil Sponges are gauze covered, fiber filled, ball shaped sponges. They are especially designed for
Non-Strung, Cotton-Filled Tonsil Sponges … X-Ray Detectable, Non-Strung, Cotton-Filled Tonsil Sponges are gauze covered, fiber filled, ball shaped sponges. They are especially designed for prepping