The AXIOSTAT haemostatic dressing from AXIO Biosolutions is an emergency dressing for external use. It is non-absorbable and sticks to the wound, but can be wiped off after wetting with water. The product stops external traumatic bleeding within 3 minutes of application. It has been developed...
read full descriptionFloseal from Baxter is a haemostatic matrix which can be applied to bleeding surfaces during surgery. Floseal comprises round-shaped gelatin granules which expand on contact with the wound and help to arrest bleeding (within 90 seconds according to the manufacturer). The product contains...
read full descriptionThis absorbable gelatin sponge is commonly used for aiding wound haemostasis during orthopaedic and other surgery but is also used extensively as an embolic agent in Interventional Radiology. The embolic effects are temporary. It is also used to plug PTC tracts to prevent bile leakage on drain...
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