National Item Identification Number

01-317-3338
013173338
6510-01-317-3338
6510013173338

National Stock Number

Item Name

SPONGE,LAPAROTOMY

Federal Supply Class

6510

Description

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.

Commercial and Government Entity Code (Supplier Data)

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51699

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Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)

MDS 22-1118

Required Categories

MATERIAL
DRESSING PLY QUANTITY
COLOR
LENGTH
WIDTH
UNIT PACKAGE TYPE
QUANTI

Required Description

COTTON AND
GAUZE, ABSORBENT
4
WHITE
18.000 INCHES NOMINAL
18.000 INCHES NOM