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 where conventional bleeding control methods are ineffective or impractical. It is intended for professional surgical use, except ophthalmic procedures, and can be used dry or saturated with sterile sodium chloride solution. This version measures 2 x 6 cm with a 7 mm thickness.

Good Fit For

• Surgical procedures requiring local hemostatic support
• Cases where pressure, ligature, or other conventional methods are ineffective or impractical
• Professional surgical settings excluding ophthalmic procedures

Key Features

• Absorbable gelatin sponge for surgical hemostasis
• Sterile format supports use in surgical settings
• Can be used dry or saturated with sterile sodium chloride solution
• Malleable, water-insoluble porcine gelatin construction
• Provides a matrix for platelet adhesion and aggregation
• 2 x 6 cm size with 7 mm thickness for procedure-specific selection

Applications and Usage

• Supporting hemostasis during surgical procedures
• Using dry when procedure preference calls for it
• Using saturated with sterile sodium chloride solution during surgery

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 2 X 6 cm.
• Material: Foam.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• For surgical procedures except ophthalmic use
• Intended for situations where conventional bleeding control methods are ineffective or impractical
• Selection may depend on the needed sponge size and 7 mm thickness

FAQ

• Can this absorbable gelatin sponge be used in ophthalmic procedures? No. Surgifoam absorbable gelatin sponge is indicated for surgical procedures except ophthalmic procedures.
• How can this sponge be used during a procedure? Surgifoam sponge can be used dry or saturated with sterile sodium chloride solution.
• What type of bleeding is this sponge intended to help control? It is indicated for hemostasis when control of capillary, venous, and arteriolar bleeding by pressure, ligature, and other conventional procedures is ineffective or impractical.
• What material is the sponge made from? This sponge is made from porcine gelatin and is described as malleable and water-insoluble.
• What size is this Surgifoam sponge? This version measures 2 x 6 cm and has a 7 mm thickness.

From Surgifoam by J & J Healthcare Systems.