Medical PVA Sponges
Our Medical PVA Sponges are designed for critical healthcare applications, where superior absorbency and biocompatibility are paramount. These sponges are non-linting and surgical-grade, ideal for fluid management in operating rooms and wound care. They maintain a high purity level and can be sterilized (steam, ETO or gamma) without degrading, making them suitable for direct contact with tissue. When wet, PVA medical sponges become soft and pliable, gently conforming to tissues. Lotus Prime’s medical sponges are produced in clean conditions to meet healthcare standards for safety and efficacy.
Key Benefits & Features (Medical)
- Ultra-Absorbent & Fast Wicking: PVA sponges can absorb up to 12-16 times their dry weight in fluids, keeping surgical fields clear. The open-cell microstructure rapidly wicks blood and exudate away from the site for improved visibility and healing.
- Lint-Free & Biocompatible: The sponge material is fiber-free and static-free, ensuring no particulates or fibers are left in wounds or surgical sites. PVA is biocompatible and non-toxic, causing minimal irritation.
- Soft yet Strong: When moistened, the sponge is ultra-soft and non-abrasive, protecting delicate tissues. It also has high tensile strength and tear resistance, so it won’t shred during use.
- Sterilizable: Lotus Prime’s medical PVA sponges tolerate common sterilization methods. They withstand heat up to 80°C when wet (120°C dry) and are chemically stable, ensuring integrity after autoclaving or disinfecting.
Typical Applications (Medical)
- Surgical Sponges & Dressings: Used in ophthalmic surgeries as eye spears, in nasal surgeries as epistaxis (nosebleed) packs, and in orthopedic procedures to absorb blood. They help surgeons control bleeding and protect tissue during LASIK, ENT surgeries, etc.
- Wound Care: Employed as wound dressings and wound packing foams that manage exudate and maintain a moist healing environment. PVA sponge dressings draw away moisture and bacteria when wet, which the best suit for NPWT (Negative Pressure Wound Therapy) without irrigation system.
- Medical Device Cleaning: Perfect for wiping down surgical instruments or implants during manufacturing and cleaning medical devices, since the sponges are ultra-pure and lint-free, preventing contamination of sensitive equipment.
Custom & OEM Solutions (Medical): Lotus Prime offers OEM customization for medical sponges. We can develop PVA sponges in custom shapes (e.g. Cylindrical, cubes, sheets or any uneven) and pore sizes suitable for specific procedures. If you need sponges infused with additives (like antimicrobial agents, hemostatic agents) or special packaging (sterile packs), our team can accommodate those needs. As an Indian manufacturer with world-class facilities, we collaborate with medical device companies globally to supply tailored PVA sponge products that meet regulatory requirements and unique design specifications.