Modern surgery requires the highest levels of precision, visibility, and tissue protection. Whether in neurosurgery, vascular, spine, ENT, or minimally invasive procedures, OMT Medical’s Surgical Patties (Neuropatties) deliver outstanding performance where it matters most. Designed for hemostatic control, cushion-based tissue protection, and clean handling, these products meet the demands of today’s most advanced surgical environments.

Our patties are trusted by surgical teams nationwide for consistent quality, sterile presentation, and reliable radiopaque identification, ensuring patient safety, surgical efficiency, and total retrieval verification under imaging.

Why Healthcare Facilities Choose OMT Medical Neuropatties

Trusted by Surgeons Nationwide

• 55+ Surgical Patty Sizes Available – Extensive options across all surgical specialties
• FDA-Compliant & Sterile – Ready for immediate use in the operating room
• Full Radiopaque Marker Verification – Ensures complete intraoperative retrieval assurance
• Three Profile Options – Standard, Medium, and Heavy profiles tailored to surgeon preference
• Top Sterilization Facility in the USA – Sterilized through one of the nation’s most advanced, accredited facilities for unmatched quality control
• Fast, Reliable Shipping Nationwide – Avoid operational delays and stock shortages
• Competitive Healthcare Pricing – Optimized for hospital and procurement budgets

Understanding Surgical Patties (Neuropatties)

Surgical patties, also commonly referred to as neuropatties or surgical cottonoids, are small, sterile pads used for temporary hemostasis, tissue protection, and gentle retraction during surgery.
Their soft, comfortable texture allows surgeons to protect delicate neural, vascular, and organ structures without exerting mechanical stress.

The name “cottonoid” originated after World War II to describe early cotton-based surgical materials. However, OMT Medical’s Neuropatties are not made of 100% cotton. Instead, they are composed of an advanced synthetic-blend material that provides dependable consistency, long-term shape retention, and superior handling, even under high-magnification surgical scopes.

Each patty features a securely attached radiopaque marker for safety verification using intraoperative X-ray or fluoroscopic imaging, minimising the risk of retained surgical materials and ensuring full instrument accountability.

Comprehensive Size Range: 55+ Options for Every Specialty

OMT Medical offers an extensive portfolio of over 55 neurosurgical patty sizes, designed to accommodate multiple disciplines and anatomical requirements. Every configuration provides reliable softness, absorbency, and field visibility suited for complex microsurgical environments.

This range gives facilities the flexibility to stock exactly what their surgical teams need from the smallest patties for endoscopic or microvascular work to large formats suited for open cranial or spine exposures.

Profile Options: Designed for Surgeon Preference

While all OMT Medical Neuropatties offer similar fluid absorption capabilities, the differences between profiles lie in cushioning, tissue conformity, and visual access — allowing surgeons to choose the best feel and behavior for their exact procedural technique.

Standard (Thin) Profile

• Offers excellent flexibility and visibility under the microscope
• Ideal for fine hemostatic applications in tight anatomical spaces
• Used frequently in neuro, vascular, and ENT procedures

Medium Profile

• Balanced cushioning with consistent surface conformity
• Perfect for longer or more fluid-intensive procedures
• Supports moderate tissue protection during multi-hour operations

Heavy Profile

• Maximum padding and form stability
• Preferred for cases that demand added protection or extended retraction
• Often chosen for high-demand cranial, spinal, or reconstructive procedures

By offering multiple handling characteristics, OMT Medical meets individual surgeon preferences while maintaining uniform performance standards across surgical specialties.

Clinical Use Across Major Specialties

Neurosurgery

Neuropatties are a cornerstone of microsurgical neurosurgery, ensuring optimal hemostasis and gentle surface protection during procedures like tumor resections, aneurysm clippings, AVM repairs, and functional surgeries. Their soft flexibility allows precise manipulation without compromising neural tissue integrity.

Common Neurosurgical Applications:
• Tumor resections (gliomas, meningiomas, acoustic neuromas)
• Aneurysm and vascular repairs
• AVM correction and cortical mapping
• Epilepsy and deep brain interventions

Vascular and Microvascular Surgery

In vascular procedures, Neuropatties provide precision control under the microscope — cushioning delicate vessels during anastomosis, grafting, or bypass operations while maintaining excellent absorption balance.

Common Vascular Applications:
• Carotid endarterectomy
• Bypass grafting (coronary, peripheral, cerebral)
• Arterial and venous reconstructions
• Microvascular flap creation

Spinal Surgery

In spine procedures, patties maintain epidural hemostasis and safeguard the dura and nerve roots during complex interventions. Their pliable form helps surgeons maintain visibility within narrow channels.

Common Spinal Applications:
• Laminectomies and laminoplasties
• Spinal fusions and discectomies
• Dural protection and nerve root retraction

ENT, Skull Base, and Minimally Invasive Procedures

Small-format Neuropatties support surgeons operating in confined spaces such as the paranasal sinuses, temporal bone, and cranial base. They allow precise placement for efficient fluid control during transsphenoidal and endonasal approaches.

Common ENT/Minimally Invasive Applications:
• Temporal bone and sinus surgery
• Skull base tumor resections
• Minimally invasive endoscopic cases

How to Select the Right Surgical Patty Sizes

Selecting the correct patty size depends on several factors, including the surgical approach, field depth, retraction force, and desired visualization.

Smaller Sizes (1/8″–1/4″)

• Ideal for endoscopic and minimally invasive fields
• Used in microvascular or skull base procedures

Medium Sizes (1/2″–1″ × 2″)

• Fit most standard neurosurgical and spinal applications
• Provide flexible field management and general tissue protection

Larger Sizes (2″ × 3″ and up)

• Designed for broad exposures requiring wide tissue coverage and additional cushioning

OMT Medical also offers consultation support to help facilities optimize their size distribution based on procedural frequency and specialty demand.

Top U.S. Sterilization Facility: Assurance of Excellence

Every OMT Medical Neuropatty is sterilized in one of the most advanced, high-security sterilization facilities in the United States — a distinction that underscores both quality and regulatory compliance.
This facility undergoes continuous third-party validation to ensure adherence to the strictest sterilization and bioburden control standards in the medical industry.

Sterilization & Packaging Highlights:

• Processed at a premier U.S. sterilization center
• Individually packaged for aseptic integrity
• Full lot traceability with expiration labeling
• Stable at room temperature for long-term inventory reliability

Getting approved for this level of sterilization compliance is a complex and costly process, and OMT Medical takes pride in meeting these exceptional standards, ensuring hospitals and surgical centers always receive products sterilized to the highest level of confidence.

Quality Assurance & Manufacturing Integrity

OMT Medical’s Neuropatties are engineered under precise quality protocols:

• Lint-Free Construction: Prevents tissue irritation and foreign body response
• Secure Marker Threading: Maintains integrity during manipulation and retrieval
• Batch Testing: Validated for marker strength and sterilization efficacy
• FDA-Registered & Compliant: Meets federal manufacturing and labeling standards

Inventory Management & Procurement Support

To ensure smooth surgical operations, OMT Medical assists facilities in managing optimal stock levels.
By maintaining automated reorder systems, hospitals can avoid emergency supply gaps while staying within budget. Volume-based purchasing and consolidated shipping options further reduce procurement strain.

Benefits for Healthcare Facilities:
• Strategic par-level guidance
• Volume discounting programs
• Size selection mapping based on case volume

Order Surgical Patties from OMT Medical

OMT Medical delivers high-performance Surgical Patties (Neuropatties) that are versatile, reliable, and comfortable for surgeons. With an unmatched range of 55+ sizes, multiple profile options, and sterilization at one of the top U.S. facilities, you can count on a consistently sterile, ready-to-use product line optimized for every surgical specialty.

Ready to Order? Contact OMT Medical today to establish a reliable surgical supply partnership and ensure uninterrupted access to the Neuropatties your teams trust for safe, effective, and precise patient care.