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Radiopaque marker for a surgical sponge

  • US 7,465,847 B2
  • Filed: 08/29/2003
  • Issued: 12/16/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/29/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A surgical sponge comprising:

  • a) three substantially spherical radiopaque markers;

    b) all three of said markers being closely grouped, proximate and directly contiguous to one another;

    c) each of said markers having an x-ray density equivalent to at least about 0.1 g/cm2 of BaSO4; and

    d) said radiopaque markers being disposed in a relationship that is substantially fixed both in spacing and in orientation, whereby said markers produce an x-ray image having a distinctive, visually recognizable shape.

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