J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Gelatin Sponge Surgifoam 8 X 6.25 cm X 10mm Sterile

Absorbable Gelatin Sponge Surgifoam 8 X 6.25 cm X 10mm Sterile

Surgifoam absorbable gelatin sponge is a sterile sponge used for hemostasis in surgical procedures except ophthalmic procedures. It fits surgical settings where control of capillary, venous, and arteriolar bleeding by pressure, ligature, or other conventional methods is ineffective or impractical. This sterile sponge measures 8 x 6.25 cm and has a 10 mm thickness.

Good Fit For

• Surgical procedures requiring hemostasis
• Situations involving capillary, venous, or arteriolar bleeding
• Cases where pressure, ligature, or other conventional methods are impractical

Key Features

• Absorbable gelatin sponge for surgical hemostasis
• Sterile format supports use in procedural settings
• Malleable, water-insoluble sponge adapts to the surgical site
• May be used dry or saturated with sterile sodium chloride solution
• Indicated when conventional bleeding control methods are ineffective or impractical
• Provides a matrix for platelet adhesion and aggregation

Applications and Usage

• Supporting hemostasis during surgical procedures other than ophthalmic procedures
• Managing capillary bleeding when conventional control methods are not sufficient
• Managing venous bleeding when pressure or ligature is ineffective or impractical
• Managing arteriolar bleeding in surgical settings
• Using dry or with sterile sodium chloride solution based on procedural preference

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 8 X 6.25 cm.
• Material: Foam.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Indicated for surgical procedures except ophthalmic procedures
• Use follows clinical judgment when conventional bleeding control methods are ineffective or impractical
• The sponge may be used dry or saturated with sterile sodium chloride solution

FAQ

• What is this sponge used for? This absorbable gelatin sponge is used for hemostasis in surgical procedures, except ophthalmic procedures, when control of capillary, venous, or arteriolar bleeding by conventional methods is ineffective or impractical.
• Can the sponge be used dry or wet? 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 8 x 6.25 cm and has a 10 mm thickness.
• What material is the sponge made from? The sponge is made from porcine gelatin.

From Surgifoam by J & J Healthcare Systems.