Surgical Consumables · Cotton Gauze Series
Gauze Ball
Cotton Spheres, X-Ray Detectable Options
100% cotton compressed gauze balls for surgical, ENT, ophthalmic, dental, and wound care applications. Diameters from 10mm to 50mm. Sterile peel-pouch or bulk non-sterile packaging. OEM customization available with CE, FDA, and SFDA documentation.
Diameter Range
10–50mm
8 standard sizes
Cotton
100%
USP Type VII bleached
BaSO₄ Thread
≥55%
X-ray detectable variant
Product Features
Engineered for Surgical & Clinical Use
Every Kingphar gauze ball is constructed from oxygen-bleached, USP Type VII woven cotton, mechanically compressed into a stable, low-lint sphere. Standard and customized configurations available.
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100% Cotton Construction
Premium combed cotton yarn, oxygen-bleached (hydrogen peroxide), no fluorescent whitening agents, pH neutral, biocompatible per ISO 10993.
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X-Ray Detectable Option
Blue polypropylene thread with BaSO₄ ≥55%, woven through the gauze structure. EN 14079 compliant. Available across all standard sizes.
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Low-Lint Compression
Mechanically compressed manufacturing process produces minimal loose fibres. Edge-sealed construction prevents fragmentation during use.
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Sterile or Non-Sterile
Sterile peel-pouches (5/10/25 per pouch) by EO or gamma, or bulk non-sterile bags (100g/500g/1000g) for on-site sterilization.
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Optional Ring Attachment
Elastic or silicone ring attachment for deep cavity procedures, preventing accidental gauze loss into the operative field.
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Full Documentation
ISO 13485 certified manufacture, CE Mark under EU MDR 2017/745, FDA 510(k) cleared, SFDA registered for GCC markets.
Size Selection
Eight Standard Diameters
Select by clinical specialty and absorbency requirement. Custom sizes available on request with minimum order quantity.
10mm
~0.3g · 4-ply
Ophthalmic
15mm
~0.5g · 4-ply
ENT / Dental
20mm
~0.7g · 4-ply
Minor Surgery
25mm
~1.0g · 4-ply
General OR
30mm
~1.2g · 4–6 ply
General OR
40mm
~1.6g · 4–8 ply
Gynae / Ortho
45mm
~1.9g · 4–8 ply
Cavity Packing
50mm
~2.2g · 4–8 ply
Trauma / Cavity
Technical Specifications
Complete Specification Sheet
| Parameter |
Standard Specification |
| Material | 100% bleached cotton (USP Type VII) |
| Diameter range | 10mm, 15mm, 20mm, 25mm, 30mm, 40mm, 45mm, 50mm |
| Weight (per piece) | 0.3g – 2.2g (size-dependent) |
| Ply | 4-ply standard; 6-ply and 8-ply available |
| Mesh density | 9–22 threads/inch (13–17 most common) |
| Yarn count | 21s/21s, 32s/32s, 40s/40s |
| X-ray thread | Polypropylene + BaSO₄ ≥55%, blue colour |
| Bleaching method | Hydrogen peroxide (oxygen bleaching) |
| pH | 5.0 – 7.5 |
| Fluorescent agents | None (FWA-free) |
| Sterilization | EO (Ethylene Oxide) or Gamma (Co-60) |
| Sterile pouch options | 5, 10, 25 pcs per peel-pouch |
| Non-sterile bulk options | 100g, 500g, 1000g per bag |
| Shelf life | 3 – 5 years from manufacture date |
| Optional features | Elastic ring, silicone ring, colour cotton (green / blue), shaped variants (peanut, triangular) |
Clinical Applications
Multi-Specialty Use Cases
Gauze balls serve absorption, packing, prep, and cleansing functions across virtually every surgical specialty.
ENT Surgery
Ophthalmic Surgery
Dental & Oral Surgery
General Surgery
Gynaecology
Orthopaedic Surgery
Trauma & Emergency
Skin Antisepsis
Wound Cleansing
Cavity Packing
Veterinary Surgery
Cosmetic Procedures
OEM & Private Label
Full customization from 50,000 pieces. Lead time 30–60 days inclusive of sterilization cycle. All shipments include LOT-specific compliance documentation.
- Diameter to ±0.5mm tolerance
- Custom mesh, yarn count, ply
- X-ray thread inclusion or omission
- Optional ring (elastic / silicone)
- Pouch count (5 / 10 / 25 per pouch)
- Private-label pouch & carton printing
- Sterilization election (EO or gamma)
- Custom shelf-life dating
Certifications & Standards
Compliance Documentation
All gauze ball SKUs are manufactured under ISO 13485 QMS, with LOT-specific test reports available for every shipment.
ISO 13485
CE Mark (MDR 2017/745)
FDA 510(k)
SFDA Registered
DIN EN 14079
USP Type VII
BP Standard
ISO 10993 Biocompatibility
ISO 11135 / 11137
Ready to Source Gauze Balls?
Request samples, technical datasheets, and a tailored quotation. Standard SKUs ship from 5,000 pieces; OEM customization from 50,000 pieces with full CE / FDA / SFDA documentation.