"SWICKER is a sterile foam sponge designed for single-patient use. SWICKER is a highly absorbent surgical sponge intended for use in a variety of surgical or medical procedures. SWICKER can be used in multiple surgical procedures and areas including patient prepping, open surgery, laparoscopic and robotic surgery, instrument padding, instrument cleaning, and wound care.SWICKER Radiopaque Sponge 2 Pack, 3"" x 3"" x .25""."
A non-medicated device made from a non-woven absorbent material (e.g., rayon/polyester) 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 is intended to produce less lint than woven gauze and 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.