Description
Sterile, water-insoluble, malleable, porcine gelatin absorbable sponge
Size
2cm x 6cm x 7mm (12-7)
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
Material/Composition
Porcine Gelatin
NDC/DISTRIBUTOR CODE
63713-0019-72
Category
Adjunctive Hemostasis
Indication
SURGIFOAM® 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