#$%^&*AU2015243066A120170504.pdf#####24809 Abstract The invention relates to a surgical sponge which includes multiple plies of gauze and stitches. The multiple plies of gauze has one or more open sides. The stitches are adapted to fasten or close the open sides. The stitches are 5 made with one or more contrasting threads. 10I I % / '(2