The SWICKER

For Surgical and Laparoscopic Procedures:

The SWICKER® Radiopaque Surgical Foam Sponge

Our SWICKER products are free of cellulose, one of the main causes of accidental contamination resulting in intra-operative complications, readmission, and other associated costs.

Surgical Procedures:

Designed for continuous use, highly absorbent and easy to wring clear
Swap between one working sponge and one waiting sponge
Reduce room “floaters”
Can be used rolled, folded, or flat
Less abrasive means less trauma
Use to position or pad extremities
Assists in organ isolation
Can be used internally in patients to help control bleeding
Reduce overall sponge count

The SWICKER is available in a variety of sizes and thicknesses to accommodate a variety of procedures.

Laparoscopic Procedures:

Easily placed and retrieved through a Trocar without removing the Trocar from the patient
Useful for retracting structures to aid in visualization and exposing areas of concern
Safely clears fluids by either wicking or protecting tissues while using suction/irrigation devices
Useful for cleaning instruments and Trocar during procedure
Reduce room “floaters”
Choice of size and thickness as needed for the procedure