J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Gelatin Sponge Surgifoam 2 X 6 cm X 7mm Sterile

Absorbable Gelatin Sponge Surgifoam 2 X 6 cm X 7mm Sterile

Surgifoam absorbable gelatin sponge is a sterile hemostatic sponge for surgical procedures except ophthalmic use. It fits operating rooms and surgical teams that need a malleable, water-insoluble sponge when control of capillary, venous, and arteriolar bleeding by conventional methods is ineffective or impractical. This version measures 2 x 6 cm with a 7 mm thickness and is made from porcine gelatin.

Good Fit For

• Operating room hemostasis needs
• Surgical procedures where conventional bleeding control is ineffective or impractical
• Use with dry application or sterile sodium chloride solution

Key Features

• Absorbable gelatin sponge for surgical hemostasis
• Sterile format supports surgical workflow
• Malleable, water-insoluble porcine gelatin construction
• May be used dry or saturated with sterile sodium chloride solution
• Intended for surgical procedures except ophthalmic use
• 2 x 6 cm sponge with 7 mm thickness

Applications and Usage

• Helping control capillary bleeding during surgery
• Helping control venous bleeding during surgery
• Helping control arteriolar bleeding during surgery
• Use in surgical procedures when pressure, ligature, and other conventional procedures are ineffective or impractical

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 2 X 6 cm.
• Material: Foam.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Not for ophthalmic procedures.
• This sponge may be used dry or saturated with sterile sodium chloride solution.
• Material is porcine gelatin, which may matter for facility sourcing or patient-specific protocols.

FAQ

• What is this gelatin sponge used for? This absorbable gelatin sponge is indicated for surgical hemostasis when control of capillary, venous, and arteriolar bleeding by pressure, ligature, and other conventional procedures is ineffective or impractical.
• Can the sponge be used dry or moistened? Yes. Surgifoam sponge may be used dry or saturated with sterile sodium chloride solution.
• Is this sponge sterile? Yes. This Surgifoam absorbable gelatin sponge is sterile.
• What size is this Surgifoam sponge? This sponge measures 2 x 6 cm and has a 7 mm thickness.
• Is this product appropriate for ophthalmic procedures? No. The indicated use specifically excludes ophthalmic procedures.

From Surgifoam by J & J Healthcare Systems.