Description

PATTIES NEURO XRAY are specialized neurosurgical patties designed to enhance surgical precision and safety. These single-use, sterile sponges are essential tools in neurosurgical procedures, providing effective absorption of blood and fluids while protecting delicate neural tissues. Their primary functions include maintaining a clear surgical field and assisting in hemostasis, crucial for successful surgical outcomes.

Key Features

• Radiopaque Design: Each patty is embedded with a radiopaque thread, ensuring visibility under X-ray imaging. This feature significantly reduces the risk of retained surgical items, enhancing patient safety.

• Material Composition: Crafted from high-quality, non-adherent, and lint-free materials such as rayon, cotton, and synthetic non-woven fabrics. This design minimizes tissue trauma and prevents adherence to neural tissues.

• Versatile Design: Available in various sizes and shapes, including square, rectangular, and custom designs, to conform to different anatomical contours. The patties are soft, pliable, and resilient, with securely attached locator strings for easy retrieval.

Packaging and Sterility

• Aseptic Packaging: Supplied in sterile barrier pouches with options for different pack sizes. Packaging includes count-verification cards and continuous strip formats to ensure surgical accountability.

• Sterilization Methods: Sterilized via gamma irradiation or ETO, with a sterility assurance level of 10^-6, meeting high medical standards.

Biocompatibility and Safety

• Extensive Testing: These patties are biocompatibility tested, ensuring they are non-toxic and free from natural rubber latex. Tests include cytotoxicity, irritation, and systemic toxicity, among others.

• Environmental Considerations: Some versions are biodegradable, aligning with environmental safety standards.

Intended Use

PATTIES NEURO XRAY are intended for use in neurosurgical, ENT, ophthalmic, orthopedic, and trauma procedures. They aid in absorbing exudates, protecting sensitive tissues, and maintaining a dry surgical field. Their use extends to gentle tissue dissection and brain mapping, where precise tissue management is required.

Instructions for Use

• Preparation: Moisten with saline or Ringer’s lactate before use. Ensure patties are counted as part of the standard surgical sponge count, and avoid cutting locator strings.

Manufacturing Standards

Manufactured in cleanroom facilities under ISO 13485:2016 standards, with some versions produced in Essex, UK. These patties are intended for prescription use only, ensuring they meet the rigorous demands of surgical environments.