Neurosurgical sponges with XRD thread (Cotton) - Sponge, neuro

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

Available from:

Life Healthcare Pty Ltd

Class:

Class III

Manufactured by:

American Surgical Company LLC 45 Congress Street Suite 153, Salem, MA, 01970 United States Of America

Therapeutic area:

13702 - Sponge, neuro

Therapeutic indications:

The medical device is a non-absorbable strung, x-ray detectable surgical sponge that is sterile and disposable. The substrate material is composed of cotton. The sponges range in size from 3mm x 3mm to 89mm x 152mm. The Neurological Sponge device has an x-ray detectable strip used to detect if a sponge has been left within the body. In addition, an ID thread is used to assist in the accounting of sponges after the surgical procedure is completed. Neurosurgical patties are indicated for use in the protection of neural tissue during surgery. They are manufactured from high performance materials and are supplied sterile. The actual size of the patty may vary slightly from the size shown on the label. All neurosurgical patties are disposable and should never be reused. The material is made of cotton. It is also supplied in strips.

Authorization status:

A

Authorization date:

2015-12-09