Rocialle Sterile Swabs Gauze XRD 10 x 7.5cm, 32 ply, Double Wrapped Pack of 5

Rocialle

Wound Care

Gauze Swabs / X-Ray Detectable Swabs

Manufactured to BP/EN 14079 standard for surgical gauze swabs.
Sterile, single Use medical device.
Latex Free construction.
Incorporates X Ray detectable barium sulphate Containing thread to support retained Surgical Item prevention protocols.

Manufactured to BP/EN 14079 standard for surgical gauze swabs.
Sterile, single Use medical device.
Latex Free construction.
Incorporates X Ray detectable barium sulphate Containing thread to support retained Surgical Item prevention protocols.

Gauze Swabs / X-Ray Detectable Swabs

Description

Sterile Rocialle XRD gauze swabs are 10 x 7.5cm, 32-ply, 100% cotton gauze swabs incorporating an X-ray detectable (XRD) barium sulphate thread. They are supplied tied in packs of five swabs, double wrapped for sterile presentation. Designed as single-use, latex-free, highly absorbent surgical swabs for use in operating theatres and wound care where intra-operative swab counting and radiographic detectability are required.

Bnefits

10 x 7.5cm 32-ply construction provides high absorbency for blood and wound exudate.
Incorporated X-ray detectable thread helps enable radiographic identification of retained swabs.
XRD thread contains barium sulphate to provide strong radio-opacity on X-ray imaging.
100% cotton gauze for softness, strength and fluid handling.
Manufactured to BP/EN 14079 standard for surgical gauze swabs.
Low-linting design helps minimise fibre shedding and foreign body contamination.
Double-wrapped sterile packs support aseptic presentation in theatre.
Latex-free materials reduce the risk of latex-related hypersensitivity reactions.
Single-use, sterile product reduces cross-contamination risk compared with reusable materials.
Suitable for use in swab-counting protocols during surgical procedures.

Indications

Absorption of blood and body fluids during surgical and invasive procedures.
Packing and protection of surgical and traumatic wounds and/or cavities during procedures.
Use in operating theatres where X-ray detectable swabs are required as part of retained-surgical-item prevention protocols.
General wound care in hospital and theatre settings where a sterile, highly absorbent gauze swab is required.
Situations where accurate swab counting and the ability to detect retained swabs radiographically are required.

Composition

100% cotton gauze.
X-ray detectable thread containing a minimum proportion of barium sulphate (radio-opaque).
Latex-free materials.

Formulation

Sterile Raytec-type X-ray detectable gauze swabs.
32-ply cotton gauze, size 10cm x 7.5cm.
Tied in packs of 5 swabs.
Double wrapped for sterile presentation.
White colour gauze with XRD thread.

Packaging

Immediate packaging: 5 swabs tied together and double wrapped in sterile packaging (pack of 5).
Retail/clinic unit: single sterile pack of 5 XRD swabs (Medisave/Acana SKU RML122-101/SINGLE).
Bulk supply example: boxes/cases containing multiple packs of 5 swabs (e.g. 100 swabs per case = 20 inner packs of 5; product code RML122-101 as listed by distributors).
Manufacturer case quantities for 7.5cm x 10cm XRD swabs are listed as large case packs for hospital supply.

Usage

Check the sterile pack for integrity and expiry date before use; do not use if packaging is damaged or opened.
Open the outer and inner wrap aseptically to maintain sterility of the swabs.
Count swabs in accordance with local swab-counting procedures before use.
Apply swabs to the surgical field or wound to absorb blood and exudate or to pack cavities as directed by the clinician.
Ensure the X-ray detectable thread remains intact and is not removed or cut from the swab.
Maintain an accurate running count of all XRD swabs used during the procedure.
At the end of the procedure, confirm that the number of swabs accounted for matches the pre- and intra-operative counts; if a discrepancy is suspected, follow local policy which may include radiographic imaging.
Dispose of used swabs as clinical/infectious waste in line with local protocols.
Do not reuse; product is intended for single use only.
Store remaining unopened packs in a clean, dry environment until required.

Contraindications

Do not use if the sterile packaging is damaged, open, or past the expiry date.
Not intended for permanent implantation; swabs must be removed at the end of the procedure in accordance with local swab-counting and retained-item-prevention policies.
Use with caution in patients with known hypersensitivity or allergy to cotton or to any component of the product.
Do not remove or cut away the X-ray detectable thread, as this may impair radiographic detectability and compromise safety checks.
Not intended for use as an external dressing left in situ without appropriate monitoring and scheduled dressing changes.

Adverse Effects

If a swab is inadvertently retained, there is a risk of foreign body reaction, infection, or other serious complications.
Local irritation or sensitivity reactions may occur in rare cases in patients with cotton or material hypersensitivity.
Improper use (e.g. failure to follow swab-counting procedures, re-use, or use after packaging compromise) may increase the risk of infection or retained-surgical-item incidents.