X-ray Detectable Gauze Sponges; Suitable For Operating Room & Surgical Applications
X-ray detectable gauze sponges are disposable medical devices used during major and minor surgery, wound packing, and open wound dressing. These sponges are widely used to absorb the blood and other body fluids as well as to clean wounds. Moreover, X-ray detectable gauze sponges with materials such as ribbon or yarn, are of two types, such as sterile and non-sterile, similar to other gauze sponges. With the increasing surgical procedures and wound closure treatments across the globe, the demand for X-ray detectable gauze sponges is also increasing. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), about 17.7 million surgical and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures were performed in the U.S. in 2018. Moreover, surgery is often required for the treatment of chronic diseases because surgery is the primary treatment for patients suffering from such diseases. According to National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health, 6 out of 10 Americans have a chronic d...