ThreadX® Abdominal Sponges are constructed from 100% cotton layered gauze, making them highly absorbent. A black x-ray detectable thread is heat bonded to the gauze. Specifically designed for all open surgical procedures.
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DESCRIPTION
PCS/ UNIT
UNITS/ CTN
ABX002
22.5cm x 22.5cm 6 Ply 5pcs ᵨ
60
1
ABX004
30cm x 30cm 6 Ply 5pcs ᵨ
50
1
ABX006
45cm x 45cm 6 Ply 5pcs ᵨ
25
1
ABX008
30cm x 50cm 6 Ply 5pcs ᵨ
30
1
Construction
Material 0 100% Bleached Absorbent Cotton
Warp 0 30 (per 2.5cm)
Weft 0 25 (per 2.5 cm)
Denier 0 40S
No. of ply 0 6 PLY
X0ray Thread 0 Heat bonded to gauze – black
Barium Sulfate Content: Approx 60%
Poly Vinyl Chloride S1001 at 15%
Di0(2ethyl hexy1) phthalate at 13%
Phthalein Green & Blue at 2%
Carbon black of high pigmentation at 10%
Latex content 0 Nil
Absorption Capacity 0 8.7g water/g sponge
Sinking time 0 < 10 Seconds
pH 0 Neutral
Flourescence 0 Nil
Standard 0 BP1988, AS2835.1 01998, AS4369.101996,
AS2836.401998
Sterilisation method 0 Ethylene Oxide
Packaging 0 Top Web Thermoform: 63gsm Coated Pape
r from MDK
Bottom Web Thermoform: 70μm PE/PA Film
Inspection tolerance 0 ± 5% variance
Shelf life 0 5 years
ARTG No. 0 168783
Labeling
Each pack is labelled with product brand and description, batch number, expiry date, weight, method of sterilisation, barcode, storage instruction, country of manufacture and manufacturer contact details.The words “STERILE0SINGLE USE ONLY” and “STERILITY GUARANTEED UNLESS PACKAGE OPENED OR DAMAGED” is also clearly printed on the label.Also caution “There is a potential for the X0 ray thread to detach from the swab or sponge if the product is used in a manner contrary to the intended use” is printed on it.
Each shipper is labelled with product description,re0order no, storage instruction, country of manufacture, quantity, manufacturer name and contact details, gross weight and dimensions.
Recommended Storage
Store in clean, dry environment away from direct sunlight.
Packaging
Sterile Abdominal Sponges are packed in pieces of 5
per pack. Individually wrapped packages are packed
in shipper as described below.
ABX002 – 5 x 60 packs ABX004 – 5 x 50 packs
ABX006 – 5 x 25 packs ABX008 – 5 x 30 packs
Instruction of Use
Sterile Abdominal Sponges is applied to a surgical incision, other skin wound, or internal structures to control bleeding, absorb fluid, or protect organs from abrasion, drying, or contamination.