Surgical Patties & Strips
For over 30 years American Surgical Company has specialized in creating surgical patties and strips for surgeons. Surgical patties, often known as cottonoids, neurosurgical patties or neuro sponges are used to absorb fluids and protect brain tissue and other tissue in intracranial surgery. Our patties are manufactured at our headquarters in Salem, Massachusetts using the highest quality U.S.A. sourced medical grade materials and come in various size sizes to fit a range of surgical applications. American Surgical patties are known as the gold standard of surgical patties and are used every 4.2 seconds in over 71 countries. Studies show that American Surgical patties outperform our competitors in all key categories, from greatest absorbency to best in pliability.
Neurosurgeon Endorsements
“I have been using Delicot sponges for almost twenty years now. There is no doubt in my practice that the soft consistency and pliability of these sponges has fundamentally shaped the way that I do surgery. Protection of neural and vascular structures just cannot be done as effectively or safely when using thicker, stiffer sponges. Therefore, I have come to rely on Delicot sponges as a critical element to intracranial surgery and spinal cord microsurgery.”
“American Surgical Company delivers impeccable service and top-flight products tailored to your particular neurosurgical needs. This is one of the few privately owned surgeon-friendly manufacturers that actually delivers superb products.”
“I have been using Delicot and other neuro patties produced by American Surgical Company in nearly all of my surgical cases, which comprises over 6000 major craniotomies and skull base procedures over the past ten years. I have not encountered any problems with safety or any complications by these neuro cottonoids or patties.”
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FAQ Surgical Patties
What are surgical patties?
Surgical patties and surgical strips absorb fluid, protect brain tissue and retract during intracranial surgery. They come in several different sizes.
What are surgical patties used for?
Here are some common uses of surgical patties in the operating room:
- Absorption of fluids: Surgical patties are primarily used to absorb blood, bodily fluids, and other liquids during surgery. They help keep the surgical site clear and provide a dry environment for the neurosurgeon to work.
- Protection and retraction: Neurosurgeons use surgical patties to protect delicate brain tissue for intracranial surgery. Surgical patties can be placed around vital structures to prevent accidental damage or to retract tissues to improve visibility and access.
- Hemostasis: Surgical patties can aid in achieving hemostasis (controlling bleeding) during surgery. They can be used to apply pressure to bleeding vessels or areas of oozing to facilitate clot formation and control bleeding.
What size are surgical patties?
Most common Sizes (in)
- ¼ x ¼
- ¼ x 3
- 3⁄8 x 3
- ½ x ½
- ½ x 1
- ½ x 1 ½
- ½ x 3
- ¾ x ¾
- 1 x 1
- 1 x 3
- 1 ½ x 1 ½
- 3 x 3
- ¼ x 1 ½
- 1 ½ x 3
- ½ x 2
- ¼ x 6
- ½ x 6
- ¾ x 6
- 1 x 6
- 2 x 6
- 3 x 6
- 3 ½ x 6
- 1 ½ x 6