The Dukal Corporation-76408 Flat Stick Sponge is a specialized surgical gauze prep sponge designed for liquid absorption, wound cleansing, and intraoperative site preparation. Measuring 1½ inches in size, each sponge incorporates an integrated x-ray detectable barium sulfate element, allowing rapid radiopaque visualization and safety verification under x-ray imaging to prevent retained surgical items. Manufactured from 100% absorbent cotton non-sterile gauze in a flat stick configuration, this sponge is packaged with 100 sponges per pack and 5 packs per case (500 total sponges per case) for high-volume clinical, surgical center, and procedural room stocking.