BD 23275-670 - Tonsil Sponge, Small, Cotton Fill, X-Ray Detectable, Double Strung, Sterile, 5/PK, 50 PK/CS (Temp Sensitive; Non-Returnable)
The BD 23275-670 Tonsil Sponge is a small, sterile surgical sponge designed for controlled fluid absorption, cavity packing, tissue protection, and procedural site management during tonsillectomies and other appropriate oral or pharyngeal procedures. Its compact size makes it suitable for surgical applications where precise sponge placement and controlled handling are required.
The sponge features a cotton fill that provides absorbency for blood and other procedural fluids while maintaining a practical form for placement within confined surgical areas. The double-strung configuration supports controlled handling and retrieval, helping surgical teams maintain accountability for materials introduced into the operative field.
The BD 23275-670 is also X-ray detectable, providing an additional safety feature for retained surgical item prevention protocols. Its combination of a small profile, absorbent cotton fill, double-string retrieval design, sterile presentation, and X-ray detectability makes it suitable for professional surgical environments where precision and procedural safety are essential.
Key Benefits
- Small sponge profile supports precise placement in confined oral and pharyngeal surgical areas.
- Cotton fill provides effective absorption of blood and other procedural fluids.
- Double-strung design assists with controlled placement and retrieval during surgery.
- X-ray detectable construction supports retained surgical item prevention procedures.
- Sterile presentation supports aseptic surgical technique and infection-control protocols.
- Suitable for localized packing, fluid management, and protection of surrounding tissue during appropriate procedures.
- Compact configuration provides an option for procedures requiring a smaller sponge than medium or large tonsil sponge sizes.
- Supports surgical field visibility by helping manage localized fluids.
Compatibility and Applications
The BD 23275-670 Tonsil Sponge is designed for integration into established surgical and procedural workflows. It may be used with appropriate surgical forceps, clamps, sponge-holding instruments, and other compatible instruments when instrument-assisted placement or manipulation is clinically indicated.
Typical applications may include tonsillectomies, adenoid procedures, oral surgery, pharyngeal surgery, localized cavity packing, fluid absorption, tissue protection, and other procedures requiring a compact surgical sponge with a retrieval string system.
The product is suitable for hospital operating rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, ENT surgical departments, specialty surgical facilities, and other controlled healthcare environments. Healthcare professionals should confirm that the small sponge size and double-strung configuration are appropriate for the specific procedure before use.
Usage Guidelines
Before use, confirm the BD 23275-670 catalog number, small size, cotton-fill construction, double-strung configuration, sterile package integrity, and suitability for the intended procedure. Do not use the product if the sterile packaging is opened, damaged, wet, punctured, or otherwise compromised.
- Use appropriate aseptic technique when opening the package and introducing the sponge into the sterile field.
- Maintain both strings in a position that supports controlled handling and retrieval.
- Use appropriate surgical instruments when instrument-assisted placement or manipulation is required.
- Apply only the pressure necessary for fluid absorption, packing, or procedural site management.
- Follow established sponge count procedures before, during, and after the surgical procedure.
- Account for every sponge introduced into the operative field before completing the procedure.
- Dispose of used sponges according to institutional infection-control and regulated medical waste procedures.
Healthcare professionals should review current manufacturer labeling and applicable institutional protocols for complete product-specific handling, storage, warning, and disposal information.
Certifications and Safety Standards
The BD 23275-670 Tonsil Sponge is intended for professional healthcare use and should be handled in accordance with applicable medical device regulations, infection-control requirements, surgical safety protocols, and current manufacturer documentation.
The sterile presentation supports use in controlled surgical environments when package integrity and proper aseptic technique are maintained. The X-ray detectable design provides an additional identification feature for surgical safety protocols, while the double-strung configuration supports controlled retrieval.
These features should complement established visual inspection, manual sponge counting, count reconciliation, and retained surgical item prevention procedures. X-ray detectability and retrieval strings are additional safety measures and should not replace standard institutional accountability protocols.
Healthcare facilities and procurement teams should verify current manufacturer documentation for applicable regulatory information, UDI data, sterilization details, expiration dating, material specifications, latex information, and market-specific requirements.
Comparison with Competitors
Compared with conventional flat gauze sponges, the BD 23275-670 Tonsil Sponge provides a compact configuration intended for localized packing, fluid absorption, and surgical site management in confined oral and pharyngeal areas. Standard gauze sponges are generally better suited for broad surface absorption, while tonsil sponges provide a more focused profile for specialized procedures.
Compared with medium and large tonsil sponges, the small BD 23275-670 configuration may be preferred when the available procedural space is limited or when a smaller absorbent profile is required. Sponge size should always be selected according to the surgical procedure, anatomical area, clinician preference, and institutional protocol.
Compared with unstrung alternatives, the double-strung design provides an additional retrieval feature that supports controlled handling and surgical item accountability. Similar competitor products may vary in size, fill material, absorbency, string configuration, sterility, X-ray detectability, and handling characteristics.
The BD 23275-670 combines a small surgical profile, cotton fill, double-string retrieval design, sterile presentation, and X-ray detectability for professional surgical use.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
The BD 23275-670 Tonsil Sponge is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals involved in surgical and procedural care. Typical users may include otolaryngologists, ENT surgeons, general surgeons, physicians, operating room nurses, surgical technologists, and other qualified clinical personnel.
Typical application scenarios include tonsillectomies, adenoid procedures, oral and pharyngeal surgery, localized cavity packing, fluid absorption, tissue protection, and maintenance of a clear operative field.
The small configuration is particularly relevant when precise placement is required within a confined surgical area. The product is well suited for hospitals, operating rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, ENT surgical facilities, and other healthcare environments that require sterile surgical supplies and formal sponge-accountability procedures.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
The BD 23275-670 is a sterile surgical consumable and should be stored, handled, used, and disposed of according to current manufacturer labeling and healthcare facility procedures. It is not intended to be maintained as reusable surgical equipment.
- Store unopened products according to environmental conditions recommended by the manufacturer.
- Protect sterile packaging from moisture, contamination, excessive heat, crushing, and physical damage.
- Rotate inventory according to expiration dates when expiration dating is provided.
- Verify the correct catalog number and product configuration before use.
- Inspect the sterile barrier before opening the product.
- Keep both retrieval strings accessible and managed according to the surgical technique.
- Maintain accurate sponge counts throughout the procedure.
- Do not rely solely on the strings or X-ray detectability as a replacement for established counting protocols.
- Do not reuse or reprocess the product when designated for single use.
- Dispose of used products according to applicable infection-control and medical waste requirements.
Regulatory and Safety Information
The BD 23275-670 Tonsil Sponge should be used only by appropriately trained healthcare professionals and only for applications consistent with current manufacturer labeling, professional clinical judgment, and institutional policy.
Before use, verify the product identity, small size, cotton-fill construction, double-strung configuration, sterile package integrity, expiration information when applicable, and suitability for the intended procedure.
Every sponge introduced into an operative field should be incorporated into the healthcare facility's established surgical item counting and retained item prevention procedures. The double strings support controlled retrieval, while X-ray detectability provides an additional identification feature when clinically necessary. Neither feature replaces manual counting, visual inspection, count reconciliation, or other established surgical safety protocols.
Specific FDA status, UDI information, sterilization method, material details, latex information, and other regulatory characteristics should be confirmed from current manufacturer documentation when required for purchasing, facility approval, or clinical use.
How to Order
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