Patties

Pearsalls Surgical supplies sterile surgical patties (neurological swabs) to many major UK hospitals and distributors world-wide. Patties manufactured by Pearsalls Surgical combine the experience of processing textiles for over 200 years with the precision of modern equipment and the latest clean room environment. Pearsalls Surgical's Patties are used in a number of surgical procedures, primarily during:- Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic, Ophthalmic and Facio-maxillary surgery.

All of the following products are available with or without x-ray detectable strips.

Materials

Cotton

Cotton patties are the original patties. Many surgeons because of their softness, good drapability and excellent wicking properties prefer them.

Non-compressed Cotton patties - thicker softer patties preferred by some surgeons.

Synthetic

Synthetic patties are made from a special blend of Viscose, polyamide and polypropylene. Synthetic patties enjoy the benefit of being stronger than cotton and of low adherence.

Soft Synthetic patties - thicker softer patties preferred by some surgeons.

Telfa®

Telfa® patties are the latest product. They combine a special low abhorrence layer with a highly absorbent cotton body.

Telfa® is a registered trademark of The Kendall Company.

Types

Patties

Also commonly known as Neurological Swabs, Surgical Strips or Sponges.

Micro-patties

very small patties that are used for the finest work, usually involving an operating microscope.

Linteens

large surgical strips, without tail strings.

Features

Tail Strings

Manufactured from silk with the same precision as suture material to provide a softness and drape.

X-ray Detectable Thread

Is sewn at the edge of the pattie to give a maximum working area and to eliminate abrasion.

Double Wrapping

With an easy peel pouch to provide for sterile procedures.

Count Cards

Provided with smaller sizes for easy handling and the security of a counting facility.

International Standards

Pearsalls Surgical has the following certifications:-

ISO 9001

EN 46001 and ISO 13485

CE Mark

Directive 93/42/EEC Annex 5 - Neurosurgical patties (Neurological swabs) are classified as Class IIa devices under this directive. Pearsalls Surgical has been awarded the CE Mark for Neurological Swabs and Eye spears by SGS Yarsley, Notified body No. 0120

FDA - Food and Drug Administration

Pearsalls Surgical - Surgical Patties have not yet been listed with the FDA and are not for sale or to be used in the USA.

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