Overview
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Surgical Sponge
Specifications
The Surgical Sponge offers several practical advantages over conventional sponges for a number of surgical applications
| Features | |
|---|---|
| The special design of the Surgical Sponge keeps a firm body during absorption: two plastic "wings" protrude over the sides at the point of fixation to support the sponge materia | |
| The tip of the sponge allows the surgeon to perform lintfree surgery | |
| It is especially useful for corneal preparation in Excimer Laser surgery (epithelial cell ablation) | |
| Stem, handle and hook of the Surgical Sponge are made from extruded blue K-resin | |
| Compared to conventional sponge handles, the extra long Surgical Sponge handle keeps the assistant's hands away from the field of the operating microscope | |
| Hexagonal handle provides an optimal grip | |
| Serves as handy retractor or muscle hook | |
