Absorbable collagen hemostatic sponge
Structure and Properties
Surgiclean® is a white or light yellow sponge which is composed of bovine-origin collagen. This product has good absorbability of liquid; the absorption weight of water is more than 30 times the weight of this product. This product is sterilized by radiation and can be used once only.
Principe of action
On contact with blood, collagen is known to cause aggregation of platelets. Platelets deposit in large numbers on the collagen structure, degranulate, and release coagulation factors. together with plasma factors, enable the formation of fibrin.
Indications
This product is suitable for non-pulsatile arteriole, venule and capillary hemostasis in surgery when pressure, ligation, electrocoagulation or other traditional methods of hemostasis are ineffective.
Instructions for Use
1. When this product is used on the body surface, the wound can be routinely disinfected
2. Then cut the product into a suitable size, cover the wound with its rough side.
3. Finally fix it with medical gauze, medical cotton or other dressings
4. If dressing change or wound care is needed, it is not necessary to remove this product that originally covered the wound. Continue to cover the original surface directly with this product.
5. When the product is used in vivo, it should be cut into a suitable size according to the wound, press lightly for 1 to 2 minutes, Finally, sutured and fixed as needed.
Advantages:Good absorbability of liquid and the absorption weight of water is more than 30 times the weight of this product