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Product Name
SPONGOSTAN Absorbable Gelatin Sponge, 70x50x10mm
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Product Group
Absorbable Hemostats
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Additional Specifications
Description
Sterile, water-insoluble, malleable, porcine gelatin absorbable sponge
Brand
SPONGOSTAN
Size
70mm x 50mm x 10mm
Bleeding Situation
Continuous Oozing
Hemostatic Agent & Accessory
Hemostatic Agent
Absorption Time
4-6 weeks
Storage Requirements
Store at controlled room temperature 59º-86ºF (15º-30ºC)
Preparation Time
Ready out of package
Shelf Life
4 Years
Material/Composition
Porcine Gelatin
Category
Adjunctive Hemostasis
Quantity / Box
2
Indication
SPONGOSTAN Sponge, used dry or saturated with sterile sodium chloride solution, is indicated for surgical procedures (except ophthalmic) for hemostasis, when control of capillary, venous and arteriolar bleeding by pressure, ligature and other conventional procedures is ineffective or impractical. Although not necessary, SURGIFOAM® Sponge can be used with thrombin to achieve hemostasis.
MOA
Provides a matrix for platelet adhesion and aggregation
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