Lap Sponge | Swab Sponge

Heavy-Duty Absorbent Lap Sponges for Optimized Intraoperative Field Control

Introduction:

Designed for the most rigorous surgical environments, our Lap Sponge (also referred to as Swab Sponge or Laparotomy Sponge) is the cornerstone of effective intraoperative fluid management. These high-capacity sponges are crafted from multi-layered, 100% cotton gauze, offering superior absorbency and rapid fluid wicking to maintain a dry surgical site. Whether utilized for isolating organs, retracting tissue, or absorbing significant hemorrhage during large-cavity surgeries, their robust structure and integrated X-ray detectable element ensure both exceptional clinical performance and maximum patient safety.

Features:

  • Exceptional Absorption: Multi-layered, premium-grade cotton construction provides high fluid capacity and rapid wicking, essential for large-volume hemorrhage control.

  • X-Ray Detectable Security: Equipped with a high-contrast, X-ray detectable element to ensure quick and accurate identification if retained, providing a critical safety layer for abdominal and thoracic surgeries.

  • Soft & Protective: The soft, high-quality fabric is designed to cushion and protect delicate organs and tissues during retraction, minimizing mechanical trauma.

  • Durable & Secure: Reinforced stitching ensures the sponge maintains its integrity throughout the most demanding surgical procedures, preventing loose fibers from entering the wound.

  • Convenient Handling: Designed with a high-visibility loop/tail for easy placement, stabilization, and retrieval, allowing surgeons to focus on precision and control.

Product Performance

  • Low sensitization:The fibrous structure of the gauze is low-allergen and helps control bleeding by promoting rapid blood coagulation, forming a protective clot to achieve hemostasis.

  • High Absorption:The fibrous structure of the gauze can absorb more than ten times its own weight in liquid, quickly absorbing fluids from the surgical area and preventing fluid accumulation.

  • Soft and protective to tissue:The fibrous structure of the gauze can absorb more than ten times its own weight in liquid, quickly absorbing fluids from the surgical area and preventing fluid accumulation.

Working Principle:

  1. Absorbs wound secretions, promotes wound drying, and helps accelerate the healing process.

  2. The gauze provides physical isolation to keep the wound clean and prevent microbial invasion.

Product Composition:

  • Material: Made of cotton fiber, viscose fiber, and X-ray detectable material (detectable thread or detectable film). The specific composition is as follows

  • Cotton fiber: 100% cellulose fiber, CAs No: 9004-04-36

  • Viscose fiber: 100% regenerated cellulose fiber, CAS No: 9004-04-36

  • Detectable thread: 60% barium sulfate, CAS No: 7727-43-7; 38% polyvinyl chloride, CAS No: 9002-86-2; 2% Prussian blue, CAS No: 14038-43-8

  • Detectable film: 60% barium sulfate, CAS No: 7727-43-7; 38% polyvinyl chloride, CAS No: 9002-86-2; 2% Prussian blue, CAS No: 14038-43-8

*Other sizes can be customized according to customer requirements