Part Details | LAPAROTOMY SPONGE
6510-00-559-3173 A radiopaque item constructed of absorbent cotton gauze, lint-free, or gauze covered materials or nonwoven fabric. Often prewashed for absorbency. Often double wrapped for sterility. By being easily accounted for, this item minimizes its handling in the contaminated state by hospital personnel and eliminates the transfer of nonsterile residues to the patient. Used to absorb blood and exudate from the abdominal section during surgery. Excludes SPONGE, SURGICAL.
Alternate Parts: 6822, 6822, 6510-00-559-3173, 00-559-3173, 6510005593173, 005593173
| Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | JAN 01, 1963 | 00-559-3173 | 37440 ( SPONGE, LAPAROTOMY ) |
REFERENCE DRAWINGS & PICTURES
Cross Reference | NSN 6510-00-559-3173
| Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 6822 | 3R3L0 | COVIDIEN LP |
| 6822 | 06135 | THE KENDALL COMPANY LP |
Technical Data | NSN 6510-00-559-3173
| Characteristic | Specifications |
|---|---|
| DRESSING PLY QUANTITY | 4 |
| COLOR | WHITE |
| COLOR LOCATION | OVERALL |
| LENGTH | 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL |
| WIDTH | 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL |
| SPECIAL FEATURES | RADIOPAQUE; 5-1/2 IN. LG TAPE LOOP ATTACHED |