Comparing oral surgery sponges
If you're searching for an oral surgery sponge to keep blood, saliva and irrigation out of the throat instead of using gauze, compare C-Sponge. It's a polyurethane foam pharyngeal barrier from Xemax that holds its shape when saturated, comes in five shapes, and starts at $44.99 per bag of 100.
C-Sponge is made by Xemax Surgical Products. Xemax is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Laryngosponge or Millcreek Services LLC.
List prices as of October 23, 2026, excluding shipping and tax. C-Sponge Regular drops to about $0.38 per sponge ($37.99 per bag) when you order 10 or more bags. Laryngosponge's lowest published price is $1.10 per sponge on a 500-pack.
Both products are single-use, non-sterile alternatives to gauze for managing fluid during oral surgery. The table below sets out how they differ. Competitor details come only from what the Laryngosponge website publishes.
Laryngosponge information is taken from https://laryngosponge.com as reviewed on October 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping and taxes and can change. Xemax prices are current list prices at https://xemax.com.
The polyurethane foam doesn't bunch or collapse the way gauze does.
You can suction actively without dislodging it.
It's a single intact unit that's easy to confirm visually before the patient leaves the chair. There are no loose fibers or fragments to track.
It's designed for gentle placement and removal.
There's a standard size, a reduced pediatric size, a larger size, and versions with retrieval extensions for longer cases.
It's an FDA Class I device made in the USA, with a published IFU and a stated shelf life.
Sizes don't map one-to-one between brands, and the products are placed differently. Use this as a starting point, then confirm fit with a sample.
If you've been using
Laryngosponge White 3/4" (standard adult)
Try first
C-Sponge Regular
$44.99 / bag of 100
Also consider
If you've been using
Laryngosponge Yellow 1/2" (pediatric or smaller anatomy)
Try first
C-Sponge Pedo
$31.99 / bag of 50
Also consider
An oval foam pack for routine extractions, sedation cases and most adult oral surgery.
$44.99 / bag of 100
Shop RegularThe same core size as Regular, with a built-in retrieval extension for a quick grab at the end of the case.
$52.99 / bag of 100
Shop IIA peanut-shaped pack, slightly larger than Regular, for broader coverage in larger patients.
$61.99 / bag of 100
Shop IVA reduced-size pack for pediatric patients and adults with smaller oral anatomy.
$31.99 / bag of 50
Shop PedoSpecialty options: C-Sponge III has a long retrieval tail for extended cases ($59.99 / 100). The Post-Op Pack is a radiopaque gauze sponge with a 10" tail for cases that need X-ray detectability ($77.99 / 100). See all C-Sponge and airway protection products.
How we describe C-Sponge. C-Sponge is a pharyngeal barrier that absorbs blood, saliva and debris during oral surgery. It is not a substitute for airway monitoring, suction, or your practice's sponge-count and removal protocol. Xemax does not claim that C-Sponge prevents or reduces laryngospasm or aspiration.
No. They are different products made by different companies. C-Sponge is made by Xemax Surgical Products. Laryngosponge is sold by Millcreek Services LLC. Xemax has no affiliation with Laryngosponge or Millcreek Services.
C-Sponge is used in routine and complex extractions, sedation dentistry, and orthognathic, maxillofacial and trauma procedures. Placement may differ from other sponges, so follow the C-Sponge IFU and your own clinical judgment. A sample is the easiest way to compare fit in your practice.
At 100 units, C-Sponge Regular lists at $44.99, about $0.45 per sponge. Order 10 or more bags and it drops to $37.99 per bag, about $0.38 per sponge. Laryngosponge lists 100 units at $130, or $1.30 per sponge, and its lowest published price is $1.10 per sponge on a 500-pack. Both comparisons exclude shipping and tax.
We don't make that claim. C-Sponge is a pharyngeal barrier that absorbs fluid and debris during oral surgery. Airway management, monitoring and suction remain the clinician's responsibility.
C-Sponge ships non-sterile and is for single use only. If your case needs a sterile field, prepare it before use as described in the IFU, and discard it after the procedure.
No. If you need radiographic detectability, use the radiopaque Post-Op Pack.
C-Sponge is an FDA Class I medical device made in the USA.
Yes. C-Sponge Regular drops to $37.99 per bag of 100 (about $0.38 per sponge) when you buy 10 or more bags. Practices can also apply for a wholesale account or contact Xemax for multi-location or DSO pricing.
Five shapes, FDA Class I, made in the USA, from $44.99 per bag of 100.
Laryngosponge is a product name used by Millcreek Services LLC and is referenced here only for identification and comparison. C-Sponge is a product of Xemax Surgical Products, Inc. Competitor information comes from publicly available sources as of October 23, 2026, and may change.
