McKesson Sterile Gauze Sponge – 4 x 4 Inch, 16-Ply, X-Ray Detectable

The McKesson Sterile Gauze Sponge – 4 x 4 Inch, 16-Ply, X-Ray Detectable is designed to meet the performance and safety demands of surgical and clinical environments. Manufactured by McKesson Brand, this high-quality gauze sponge combines superior absorbency with enhanced safety features for procedural use.

Constructed with a 16-ply design, these gauze sponges provide excellent fluid absorption and durability, making them suitable for wound coverage, blood absorption, tissue protection, and general operative use. The tightly woven structure helps reduce linting, supporting cleaner surgical fields and improved patient outcomes.

An integrated X-ray detectable element adds a critical safety feature, allowing sponges to be identified radiographically if retention is suspected during surgical procedures. This supports compliance with surgical safety protocols and reduces the risk of retained surgical items.

Each tray contains 10 sterile sponges, making them convenient for procedure setup, operating rooms, and sterile field organization. With 72 trays per case, this product supports both high-volume surgical departments and centralized supply management. Your minimum selling unit is 1 tray.

(MPN 16-42446 is referenced below for identification and ordering accuracy.)

Key Features:

• Sterile gauze sponges
• 4 x 4 inch size
• 16-ply construction
• X-ray detectable element
• High absorbency
• Low-lint design
• Packaged 10 sponges per sterile tray

Benefits:

• Enhances surgical safety with X-ray detectability
• Provides strong absorbency and durability
• Supports clean, controlled surgical fields
• Convenient tray packaging improves workflow
• Suitable for surgical and wound care applications

Specifications:

• Brand: McKesson
• Manufacturer: McKesson Brand
• MPN: 16-42446
• Type: Gauze sponge
• Size: 4 x 4 inches
• Ply: 16-ply
• Sterility: Sterile
• X-Ray Detectable: Yes
• Packaging: Case of 72 trays, 10 sponges per tray (720 total)
• Minimum Selling Unit: Tray (TR)
• Use: Surgical procedures, wound care, absorption

Application:

Ideal for operating rooms, surgical centers, hospitals, outpatient procedures, and clinical environments requiring sterile, X-ray detectable gauze sponges.

How to Use:

Open sterile tray using aseptic technique.
Use gauze sponge as needed during procedure.
Account for all sponges per surgical protocol.
Dispose after single use according to facility guidelines.

Warnings:

• Single use only
• Do not reuse
• Ensure sponge count before and after procedures
• Dispose according to medical waste regulations