Laparotomy Sponge-RF and X-ray Detectable. Caution: For Manufacturing, Processing or Repacking.


Product Overview

Laparotomy Sponge
Situate - L0836-04P01CN-1


Device Description

A non-medicated device made from woven gauze (e.g., cotton, cellulose) primarily intended to be used inside the body, on a surgical incision or applied to internal organs or structures to control bleeding, absorb fluid, or protect organs or structures from abrasion, drying, or contamination during a procedure; also referred to as a laparotomy sponge, it may also be used for prepping the patient. It contains an x-ray detectable marker [e.g., a thread or strand(s)] to help detect gossypiboma (sponge left inside patient). This is a single-use device.


Environmental Conditions

  • Handling Environment Atmospheric Pressure - KiloPascal
    • 1.06
    • 0.50
  • Handling Environment Humidity - Percent (%) Relative Humidity
    • 90.00
    • 10.00
  • Handling Environment Temperature - Degrees Fahrenheit
    • 140.00
    • -22.00
  • Special Storage Condition, Specify
    • Keep dry
  • Storage Environment Atmospheric Pressure - KiloPascal
    • 1.06
    • 0.70
  • Storage Environment Humidity - Percent (%) Relative Humidity
    • 90.00
    • 20.00
  • Storage Environment Temperature - Degrees Fahrenheit
    • 104.00
    • 50.00

  • Device Sizes

  • Length: 36 Inch
  • Width: 8 Inch
    • Length: 36 Inch
    • Width: 8 Inch


    Device Sterilization

    Device Sterile: False

    Sterilization Prior To Use: False

    Sterilization Methods: No Data Available


    Product Codes

    Code: GDY

    Device Name: Gauze/Sponge, Internal, X-Ray Detectable

    Device Class: 1

    Physical State: N/A

    Definition: N/A

    Submission Type ID: 4

    Review Panel: SU

    Review Code: N/A

    Technical Method: N

    Gmp Exempt Flag: N/A

    Life Sustain Support Flag: N

    Unclassified Reason: N/A

    Implant Flag: N

    Target Area: N/A

    Regulation Number: 878.4450

    Third Party Flag: N

    Medical Specialty: SU


    Device Identifiers

    Device Id: 20884521706931

    Device Type: Package

    DeviceId Issuing Agency: GS1

    Contains DI Number: 10884521706934

    Package Quantity: 2

    Package Discontinue Date: N/A

    Package Status: In Commercial Distribution

    Package Type: CASE


    Device Id: 10884521706934

    Device Type: Primary

    DeviceId Issuing Agency: GS1

    Contains DI Number: N/A

    Package Quantity: N/A

    Package Discontinue Date: N/A

    Package Status: N/A

    Package Type: N/A


    Device Id: 30884521706938

    Device Type: Unit of Use

    DeviceId Issuing Agency: GS1

    Contains DI Number: N/A

    Package Quantity: N/A

    Package Discontinue Date: N/A

    Package Status: N/A

    Package Type: N/A


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