The main purpose of adding "barium sulfate-containing developing thread" to gauze is to make it visible under X-rays, thus preventing gauze from being left inside the patient during surgery. Gauze with this type of developing thread is called developing gauze.
Product features
1. Good biocompatibility and no toxic side effects
2. Soft material, non-fading and odorless
3. High strength and high elongation
4. It is applicable to sterilization methods such as steam and EB
Why is medical gauze used?
X-ray-visible: Barium wire contains barium sulfate or other metal components, which are opaque to X-rays. These substances appear as high-density images on X-rays or fluoroscopy, making it easier to detect gauze residue after surgery.
Improving surgical safety: Gauze used in surgery is often numerous and small, making it easy to leave it in body cavities or deep tissues. Barium wire acts as a "tracking marker" that can be quickly identified through intraoperative or postoperative X-rays, preventing medical errors.
Easy intraoperative identification: Barium wire is typically blue or green, contrasting with blood and tissue, enhancing intraoperative visibility and helping medical staff more accurately count gauze during surgery.
Non-shedding, non-toxic, and sterilizable
Modern barium sutures utilize polyvinyl chloride or polypropylene as carriers. They are non-toxic, highly strong, and resistant to breakage. They can also withstand sterilization treatments such as ethylene oxide, meeting medical standards.
Barium suture is not an ordinary suture; it is a functional imaging material. Its inclusion in traditional gauze provides traceability, making it a crucial component of modern surgical safety systems.
