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A SURGICAL PAD AND A METHOD OF OBTAINING THE SAME
Reference Number
PCT/TR2018/050040
Application Number
2024/007562
Technologies
Health Technologies
Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
Readiness Level 5
Patent Number
2024 007562
Application Status
Received Document
Keywords
Microsurgical Operations, Radiopaque Surgical Pad
Relevant Sectors
Health
Patent Protection

Türkiye, Japan, Europe, Germany, France, United Kingdom

Summary

The invention relates to a radiopaque surgical pad used in microsurgical operations such as brain and spinal cord surgeries. The pad consists of upper and lower layers of 100% cotton with an intermediate layer containing barium oxide-based X-ray detectable material. It can be manufactured in square, rectangular, or circular shapes and provided in sterilized packages. The tail part, made of cotton thread, is also radiopaque-marked to ensure visibility during imaging. This design prevents tissue adhesion, enhances surgical safety, and facilitates the detection of forgotten pads, reducing complications and improving patient outcomes.