Two cellulose materials
Reoxcel, Reoxcel Sigma Knit and Reoxcel Fibril use oxidised regenerated cellulose (ORC). Zeocel uses oxidised cellulose (OC), woven from alpha-grade cotton.
Applications
Applications and
product properties.
Compare materials, handling characteristics and surgical specialties across the four absorbable haemostat lines.
These products are documented for adjunctive haemostasis when other haemostatic procedures are not applicable. Refer to the instructions supplied with the product for clinical decisions.
Product characteristics
Materials and physical formats.
Four physical formats
The range includes loose knit, dense knit, soft layered fibres and plain woven material. These structures distinguish the four product lines.
Product-specific handling
Reoxcel can be cut and sutured. Sigma Knit supports wrapping and suturing. Fibril has separable layers that can form rolls, pads or tufts. Zeocel can be wrapped, pressed or sutured.
Procedure listings
Surgical applications.
Choose a surgical category to compare procedure listings by product. Select a product name to view its details. A missing listing does not establish a contraindication.
Cardiovascular and thoracic
This area brings together vascular and chest procedures. The three ORC lines are listed for these procedures.
Listed for adjunctive haemostasis when other haemostatic procedures are not applicable.
| Procedure | Reoxcel | Reoxcel Sigma Knit | Reoxcel Fibril | Zeocel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular surgery | Listed | Listed | Listed | Not listed |
| Implantation of vascular prostheses | Listed | Listed | Listed | Not listed |
| Lung operations | Listed | Listed | Listed | Not listed |
| Thoracic and abdominal sympathectomies | Listed | Listed | Listed | Not listed |
ReoxcelLight, loose knit that can be cut and sutured.
Reoxcel Sigma KnitA dense knitted format with suture hold and wrapping characteristics, compared with the lighter knit of standard Reoxcel.
Reoxcel FibrilSoft separable fibres in layers, rolls, pads or tufts.
Endoscopic and dental applications are also listed. Choice of haemostat is the surgeon’s decision. Refer to the instructions for use supplied with the product.
Further reading
General surgery and product enquiries.
Compare the four formats listed for general surgery. For an enquiry, include the product code and pack quantity if you have them.