BD 23275-470 - Peanut Sponge, 3/8" (9 mm), Sterile, X-Ray Detectable, 500/CS (Temp Sensitive; Non-Returnable)
The BD 23275-470 Peanut Sponge is a compact surgical dissector sponge designed for controlled tissue manipulation, blunt dissection, localized fluid absorption, and procedural site management. Measuring 3/8 inch, or 9 mm, this small peanut-shaped sponge provides a focused working profile for surgical procedures where precision and controlled handling are important.
The sponge is designed to remain soft and yielding while providing an effective surface for appropriate blunt dissection and absorption. Its compact shape allows healthcare professionals to work in confined operative areas while maintaining controlled contact with tissue.
The BD 23275-470 is supplied sterile and is designed for professional surgical use. The product is available in packs of five sponges, with a total of 500 sponges per case, supporting efficient inventory management in hospitals, operating rooms, and ambulatory surgery centers.
Key Benefits
- Compact 3/8" (9 mm) peanut-shaped design supports precise surgical handling.
- Suitable for controlled blunt dissection and gentle tissue manipulation.
- Absorbent construction helps manage localized blood and fluids within the operative field.
- Sterile presentation supports established aseptic surgical procedures.
- X-ray detectable design supports retained surgical item prevention protocols.
- Soft and yielding construction helps support controlled contact with tissue.
- Convenient five-sponge pack configuration supports procedural preparation and sponge accounting.
- Bulk packaging of 500 sponges per case is suitable for high-volume surgical departments and healthcare facilities.
Compatibility and Applications
The BD 23275-470 Peanut Sponge is designed for integration into established surgical workflows. It may be handled with appropriate surgical forceps, clamps, or other compatible instruments when clinically indicated and consistent with the manufacturer's instructions and institutional procedures.
Typical applications may include blunt tissue dissection, localized fluid absorption, gentle tissue manipulation, exposure of the operative field, and other surgical tasks requiring a small, controlled sponge profile.
The product may be used in hospital operating rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, specialty surgical facilities, and other controlled procedural environments. Suitability for a particular procedure, instrument, or anatomical application should be determined by the qualified healthcare professional performing the procedure.
Usage Guidelines
Before use, confirm that the BD 23275-470 catalog number, 3/8" (9 mm) size, sterile packaging, and product configuration are appropriate for the intended procedure. Inspect the package before opening and do not use the product if the packaging is damaged, opened, wet, or otherwise compromised.
- Use appropriate aseptic technique when introducing the sponge into the sterile surgical field.
- Maintain the sponges in their organized packaging or accountability system until required for use.
- Handle the sponge with an appropriate surgical instrument when instrument-assisted placement or manipulation is required.
- Use the product only for surgical applications consistent with professional training, manufacturer guidance, and facility protocols.
- Follow established sponge count procedures before, during, and after the surgical procedure.
- Account for all sponges introduced into the operative field before completion of the procedure.
- Dispose of used sponges according to institutional infection-control and regulated medical waste procedures.
Healthcare professionals should review the current manufacturer labeling and instructions for use for complete information regarding handling, warnings, storage, and disposal.
Certifications and Safety Standards
The BD 23275-470 Peanut Sponge is manufactured for use in professional healthcare environments and should be used in accordance with applicable medical device regulations, institutional policies, and manufacturer instructions. Its sterile presentation supports infection-control practices when package integrity and proper aseptic technique are maintained.
The X-ray detectable design provides an additional safety feature for surgical environments by supporting established procedures intended to identify and prevent retained surgical items. This feature does not replace manual and procedural sponge counting requirements.
Healthcare facilities and purchasing departments should verify current product labeling for applicable regulatory information, UDI data, sterilization details, expiration dating, material specifications, and market-specific approvals. Regulatory status may vary depending on jurisdiction and product distribution requirements.
Comparison with Competitors
Compared with conventional flat gauze sponges, the BD 23275-470 Peanut Sponge provides a smaller and more concentrated working profile for controlled blunt dissection and localized surgical site management. Standard gauze sponges are generally better suited for broad surface absorption, while peanut sponges are designed for more precise tissue contact and manipulation.
Compared with larger dissector sponges, the 3/8" (9 mm) size may provide improved access in confined procedural areas where a compact sponge is preferred. The combination of a peanut-shaped profile, sterile presentation, and X-ray detectability makes the product suitable for surgical workflows that emphasize both precision and retained-item prevention.
Competitor products may differ in size, material, absorbency, radiopaque characteristics, packaging, and accountability systems. Healthcare professionals should select a surgical sponge based on the specific procedure, institutional safety requirements, handling preferences, and compatibility with established surgical techniques.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
The BD 23275-470 Peanut Sponge is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals involved in surgical and procedural care. Typical users include surgeons, physicians, operating room nurses, surgical technologists, and other qualified clinical personnel responsible for maintaining and assisting within the operative field.
Typical application scenarios include procedures requiring controlled blunt dissection, localized absorption, gentle tissue manipulation, or precise sponge placement. The compact 3/8" design is particularly relevant when clinicians require a smaller sponge profile than conventional surgical gauze.
The product is well suited for hospitals, operating rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, specialty surgical facilities, and other healthcare environments where sterile surgical consumables and formal sponge-accounting procedures are required.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
The BD 23275-470 is a surgical consumable and should be handled according to its product labeling rather than maintained as reusable medical equipment. Proper storage, package inspection, counting, handling, and disposal are essential for preserving product integrity and supporting safe surgical use.
- Store unopened packages according to the environmental conditions specified by the manufacturer.
- Protect the product from moisture, contamination, excessive heat, crushing, and packaging damage.
- Rotate inventory according to expiration dates when expiration dating is provided.
- Confirm the correct product number and 3/8" (9 mm) size before opening the package.
- Maintain organized sponge counts throughout the surgical procedure.
- Do not rely solely on X-ray detectability as a substitute for established sponge-counting protocols.
- Do not use a sterile product if the package barrier has been compromised.
- Do not reuse or reprocess the product when labeled for single use.
- Dispose of used sponges according to applicable infection-control and medical waste requirements.
Regulatory and Safety Information
The BD 23275-470 Peanut Sponge should be used only by appropriately trained healthcare personnel and only for applications consistent with current manufacturer labeling, professional practice, and institutional policy.
Before use, healthcare professionals should verify the product identity, size, sterile package integrity, expiration information when applicable, and all relevant labeling. Surgical teams should incorporate the product into established procedures for sponge counting and prevention of retained surgical items.
X-ray detectability is an additional safety feature intended to support identification procedures when clinically necessary. It should not replace visual inspection, manual sponge counts, reconciliation procedures, or other institutional retained-item prevention measures.
Specific FDA status, UDI information, sterilization method, material composition, latex information, and other regulatory characteristics should be confirmed using the current product package and manufacturer documentation when required for procurement or clinical approval.
How to Order
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