BD 23275-680 - Tonsil Sponge, 7/8", Medium, Double Strung, Sterile, X-Ray Detectable, 50 PK/CS (Temp Sensitive; Non-Returnable)
The BD 23275-680 Tonsil Sponge is a sterile, medium-sized surgical sponge designed for controlled fluid absorption, cavity packing, and procedural site management during tonsillectomies and other appropriate oral or pharyngeal procedures. Measuring 7/8 inch in diameter, the sponge provides a compact absorbent profile for surgical environments where precise placement and reliable retrieval are essential.
The double-strung configuration supports controlled placement and retrieval during use, helping surgical teams maintain accountability for materials introduced into the operative field. Its absorbent cotton construction assists with management of blood and other procedural fluids while supporting visualization of the surgical site.
The BD 23275-680 is X-ray detectable, providing an additional safety feature for retained surgical item prevention protocols. The sponge is supplied sterile and packaged five per pack, with 50 packs per case, providing a total of 250 sponges for hospitals, operating rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, and specialty surgical facilities.
Key Benefits
- Medium 7/8-inch size supports controlled placement in oral and pharyngeal surgical procedures.
- Double-strung design assists with secure handling and retrieval during appropriate procedures.
- Absorbent cotton construction helps manage blood and other fluids within the surgical field.
- Sterile presentation supports aseptic surgical technique and infection-control protocols.
- X-ray detectable construction supports retained surgical item prevention procedures.
- Compact configuration is suitable for cavity packing and localized fluid management.
- Helps maintain a clearer operative field by absorbing fluids in targeted procedural areas.
- Five sponges per pack support organized procedural preparation and sponge accountability.
- Fifty packs per case provide 250 sponges for efficient institutional inventory management.
Compatibility and Applications
The BD 23275-680 Tonsil Sponge is designed for integration into established ear, nose, and throat surgical workflows. It may be used with appropriate surgical instruments and techniques for placement, fluid absorption, cavity packing, and retrieval when clinically indicated.
Typical applications may include tonsillectomies, adenoid procedures, oral surgery, pharyngeal procedures, and other surgical applications requiring a compact absorbent sponge with a double-string retrieval feature.
The product is suitable for hospital operating rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, ENT surgical departments, pediatric surgical settings, and other controlled procedural environments. Healthcare professionals should confirm that the 7/8-inch medium size and double-strung configuration are appropriate for the specific procedure before use.
Usage Guidelines
Before use, confirm the BD 23275-680 catalog number, 7/8-inch medium size, 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 the double strings in a position that supports controlled retrieval according to the surgical technique.
- 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 procedure.
- Account for every sponge 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 current manufacturer labeling and applicable institutional protocols for complete product-specific handling, storage, warning, and disposal information.
Certifications and Safety Standards
The BD 23275-680 Tonsil Sponge is designed for professional healthcare use and should be handled in accordance with applicable medical device regulations, infection-control procedures, surgical safety protocols, and current manufacturer instructions.
The product is supplied sterile and is X-ray detectable, supporting established surgical safety practices when proper package integrity, aseptic technique, and sponge accountability procedures are maintained. The double-strung design provides an additional physical retrieval aid during appropriate surgical applications.
X-ray detectability is intended to complement established sponge counting and retained surgical item prevention procedures. It does not replace visual inspection, manual counts, reconciliation protocols, or other facility safety requirements.
Healthcare facilities and procurement teams should verify current manufacturer labeling for applicable regulatory information, UDI data, sterilization details, expiration dating, material specifications, natural rubber latex information, and market-specific requirements.
Comparison with Competitors
Compared with conventional flat gauze sponges, the BD 23275-680 Tonsil Sponge provides a compact 7/8-inch profile specifically suited to procedures requiring localized absorption, cavity packing, and controlled retrieval. Standard gauze sponges are generally better suited for broad surface absorption, while tonsil sponges are designed for more focused use in oral and pharyngeal surgical areas.
Compared with unstrung tonsil sponges, the double-strung configuration offers an additional retrieval feature that can support handling and surgical item accountability. This may be particularly valuable in procedures where the sponge is placed within a cavity or confined operative area.
Similar tonsil sponges from competing manufacturers may differ in diameter, material, string configuration, sterility, X-ray detectability, and packaging quantity. The BD 23275-680 combines a medium 7/8-inch size, double-string retrieval design, sterile presentation, and X-ray detectability for professional surgical use.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
The BD 23275-680 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, and maintenance of a clear operative field. The medium 7/8-inch size is appropriate for procedures in which a compact, double-strung sponge is selected according to clinical requirements.
The product is particularly relevant 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 23275-680 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, 7/8-inch size, and double-strung configuration before use.
- Inspect the sterile barrier before opening the product.
- Keep the 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 23275-680 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, 7/8-inch medium size, double-strung configuration, sterile package integrity, expiration information when applicable, and suitability for the intended procedure.
When introduced into an operative field, every sponge should be incorporated into the healthcare facility's established counting and retained surgical item prevention procedures. The double strings support retrieval, while X-ray detectability provides an additional identification feature when clinically required. Neither feature replaces manual counting, visual inspection, count reconciliation, or established surgical safety protocols.
Specific FDA status, UDI information, sterilization method, material details, natural rubber 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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