SPONGE COUNTER
Device Facts
| Record ID | K790538 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | SPONGE COUNTER |
| Applicant | Devon Industries, Inc. |
| Product Code | LWH · General Hospital |
| Decision Date | Apr 4, 1979 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 880.2740 |
| Device Class | Class 1 |
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A surgical sponge scale is a nonelectrically powered device used to weigh surgical sponges that have been used to absorb blood during surgery so that, by comparison with the known dry weight of the sponges, an estimate may be made of the blood lost by the patient during surgery.
