BD 23275-500 - PVA Surgical Spears, Sterile, 20/BX (Temp Sensitive; Non-Returnable)
The BD 23275-500 PVA Surgical Spears are sterile, precision surgical sponges designed for controlled fluid absorption and delicate tissue management during specialized surgical procedures. Manufactured from highly absorbent polyvinyl alcohol, or PVA, material, these surgical spears provide a compact and controlled solution for removing blood and other fluids from small procedural areas.
The spear-shaped design supports precise placement and controlled handling in procedures where conventional gauze sponges may be too large or insufficiently precise. The PVA material rapidly absorbs fluid while maintaining a practical working structure, helping clinicians keep the surgical field clear and support accurate visualization.
These sterile surgical spears are particularly suited to delicate procedures, including ophthalmic and microsurgical applications, where controlled absorption and gentle tissue contact are important. The BD 23275-500 is supplied 20 per box for convenient procedural preparation and inventory management.
Key Benefits
- Highly absorbent PVA material supports rapid management of blood and other procedural fluids.
- Compact spear-shaped design enables precise placement in small and delicate surgical areas.
- Sterile presentation supports aseptic surgical technique and infection-control protocols.
- Designed for gentle tissue contact and controlled manipulation during appropriate procedures.
- Helps maintain a clearer operative field by absorbing localized fluids efficiently.
- Suitable for ophthalmic, microsurgical, and other precision surgical applications.
- Controlled handling supports healthcare professionals working around delicate anatomical structures.
- Convenient 20-per-box packaging supports procedural preparation and supply management.
Compatibility and Applications
The BD 23275-500 PVA Surgical Spears are designed for use within established surgical and microsurgical workflows. They may be handled manually or with appropriate compatible surgical instruments when instrument-assisted positioning, absorption, or tissue manipulation is required.
Typical applications may include ophthalmic surgery, microsurgery, localized fluid absorption, gentle tissue manipulation, management of small amounts of blood, and maintenance of a clear procedural field. Their compact design makes them particularly useful in procedures where precision is more important than broad-area absorption.
The product may be used in hospital operating rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, ophthalmic surgical facilities, specialty clinics, and other controlled procedural environments. Healthcare professionals should confirm that the product is appropriate for the specific procedure and intended clinical application before use.
Usage Guidelines
Before use, confirm the BD 23275-500 catalog number, sterile package integrity, expiration information when applicable, and suitability for the intended procedure. Do not use the product if the sterile packaging is opened, damaged, wet, or otherwise compromised.
- Use appropriate aseptic technique when opening and introducing the surgical spears into a sterile field.
- Select the spear according to the specific procedural requirement and clinical technique.
- Use controlled pressure when absorbing fluid or contacting delicate tissue.
- Avoid excessive force that could damage tissue or compromise the surgical field.
- Use appropriate surgical instruments when instrument-assisted placement or manipulation is required.
- Account for all surgical materials introduced into the operative field according to facility policy.
- Dispose of used surgical spears according to institutional procedures for contaminated medical waste.
Healthcare professionals should review current manufacturer labeling and institutional protocols for complete handling, storage, warning, and disposal requirements.
Certifications and Safety Standards
The BD 23275-500 PVA Surgical Spears are intended for professional medical use and should be handled in accordance with applicable healthcare regulations, infection-control requirements, and institutional policies. The sterile presentation supports use in controlled surgical environments when package integrity and proper aseptic technique are maintained.
Healthcare facilities should verify current manufacturer documentation for product-specific information regarding sterilization method, UDI data, expiration dating, material composition, latex status, and applicable regulatory clearances or registrations.
Regulatory requirements may vary according to jurisdiction and intended clinical use. Buyers and clinical teams should rely on the current package labeling and official manufacturer documentation when specific FDA status, international regulatory approvals, or compliance information is required.
Comparison with Competitors
Compared with conventional cotton or gauze surgical sponges, the BD 23275-500 PVA Surgical Spears provide a smaller and more precise profile for localized fluid absorption. Traditional gauze products are generally designed for broader surface absorption, while PVA surgical spears are better suited to procedures requiring controlled access to small or delicate areas.
Compared with cellulose-based surgical spears, PVA products are selected for their absorbent sponge structure and controlled handling characteristics. The material and spear configuration can support efficient fluid management while allowing clinicians to work carefully around delicate tissue.
Similar surgical spears from competing manufacturers may differ in material composition, dimensions, absorbency, handle design, packaging quantity, and procedural recommendations. The BD 23275-500 offers the advantages of a recognized medical product platform, sterile presentation, precision-oriented PVA construction, and convenient 20-per-box packaging.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
The BD 23275-500 PVA Surgical Spears are intended for trained healthcare professionals involved in surgical and procedural care. Typical users may include ophthalmic surgeons, physicians, microsurgeons, operating room nurses, surgical technologists, and other qualified clinical personnel.
Common application scenarios include procedures requiring rapid localized fluid absorption, gentle handling of delicate tissue, or precise maintenance of a small operative field. The product is especially relevant in ophthalmic and other microsurgical environments where standard surgical sponges may be too large for the working area.
Hospitals, specialty surgery centers, ambulatory surgical facilities, and ophthalmic practices may use these sterile surgical spears as part of their procedural supply inventory.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
The BD 23275-500 is a sterile surgical consumable and should be managed according to the manufacturer's current product labeling rather than maintained as reusable medical equipment. Proper storage, package inspection, handling, use, and disposal help preserve product integrity and support safe clinical practice.
- Store unopened boxes according to the environmental conditions specified by the manufacturer.
- Protect packaging from moisture, contamination, excessive heat, crushing, and physical damage.
- Rotate inventory according to expiration dates when expiration dating is provided.
- Inspect the sterile package before each use.
- Use the product only for applications appropriate to its design and professional clinical practice.
- Apply gentle, controlled pressure when working around delicate tissue.
- Do not reuse or reprocess a product labeled for single use.
- Do not use a product from compromised sterile packaging.
- Follow institutional accountability procedures for surgical materials introduced into the operative field.
- Dispose of used products according to applicable infection-control and regulated medical waste requirements.
Regulatory and Safety Information
The BD 23275-500 PVA Surgical Spears should be used only by appropriately trained healthcare professionals and only in accordance with current manufacturer instructions, clinical judgment, and institutional policies.
Before use, verify the product identity, sterile package integrity, quantity, expiration information when applicable, and suitability for the intended procedure. Maintaining aseptic technique is essential when introducing the product into a sterile surgical environment.
Do not reuse or reprocess the product when designated for single use. Reuse of a single-use surgical product may compromise sterility, material performance, and patient safety.
Specific regulatory approvals, sterilization information, latex status, UDI details, and other compliance characteristics should be confirmed from current manufacturer labeling and documentation when required for procurement, facility approval, or clinical use.
How to Order
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