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 sponge used for hemostasis in surgical procedures other than ophthalmic surgery. It fits operating room and procedure settings where control of capillary, venous, and arteriolar bleeding by pressure, ligature, or other conventional methods is ineffective or impractical. This single sponge measures 2 x 6 cm with a 7 mm thickness and is made from porcine gelatin.

Good Fit For

• Operating room hemostasis workflows
• Surgical procedures other than ophthalmic surgery
• Cases where conventional bleeding control methods are ineffective or impractical

Key Features

• Absorbable gelatin sponge for surgical hemostasis
• Sterile format supports use in surgical procedures
• Porcine gelatin construction with a malleable, water-insoluble sponge form
• May be used dry or saturated with sterile sodium chloride solution
• Helps when control of capillary, venous, and arteriolar bleeding is ineffective or impractical with conventional methods
• 2 x 6 cm size with 7 mm thickness for a defined treatment area

Applications and Usage

• Managing capillary bleeding during surgery
• Managing venous bleeding during surgery
• Managing arteriolar bleeding during surgery
• Using dry during surgical hemostasis
• Using after saturation with sterile sodium chloride solution

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 2 X 6 cm.
• Material: Foam.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Not indicated for ophthalmic surgical procedures
• Select this sponge when an absorbable gelatin option is appropriate for the surgical workflow
• The sponge may be handled dry or saturated with sterile sodium chloride solution depending on procedure needs

FAQ

• What type of product is Surgifoam? Surgifoam is an absorbable gelatin sponge used for hemostasis in surgical procedures.
• Can this sponge be used in ophthalmic surgery? No. Surgifoam is indicated for surgical procedures except ophthalmic procedures.
• How can the sponge be used during a procedure? The sponge may be used dry or saturated with sterile sodium chloride solution.
• What kind of bleeding is this sponge intended to help control? Surgifoam is indicated when control of capillary, venous, and arteriolar bleeding by pressure, ligature, or other conventional procedures is ineffective or impractical.
• What size is this Surgifoam sponge? This sponge measures 2 x 6 cm and has a 7 mm thickness.

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