A radiopaque item constructed of absorbent cotton gauze, lint-free, or gauze covered materials or nonwoven fabric. Often prewashed for absorbency. Often double wrapped for sterility. By being easily accounted for, this item minimizes its handling in the contaminated state by hospital personnel and eliminates the transfer of nonsterile residues to the patient. Used to absorb blood and exudate from the abdominal section during surgery. Excludes sponge, surgical.
Classification: Sterile surgical catgut, similar sterile suture materials and steriletissue adhesives for surgical wound closure; and similar sterile material
NSN 6650-00-098-6128
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NSN 5930-00-165-2679
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NSN 5855-00-436-3852
NSN 5855-01-592-3128
NSN 5925-01-027-8757
NSN 6150-01-089-1004
NSN 5945-01-483-1107
NSN 5998-00-541-3468
NSN 6220-01-042-9773