: Many hospitals now use Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) or barcoded sponges in addition to X-ray markers to provide a second layer of verification.
: Over time, the sponge may appear as a "whirled" or reticular pattern due to the physical structure of the gauze fibers. Xray that includes sponges
The presence of a sponge on a post-operative X-ray is considered a "never event" in healthcare—a serious, preventable medical error. preventable medical error.