Surgical applications

Absorbable haemostats in general surgery

Compare the four haemostat formats listed for general surgery and see what buyers should verify before ordering.

Read the application listing in context

Reoxcel, Reoxcel Sigma Knit, Reoxcel Fibril and Zeocel are listed for general surgery. These products are described as adjuncts for bleeding control where other haemostatic procedures are unsuitable. A specialty listing does not determine which product is appropriate for a given operation or bleeding site.

Compare the documented formats

The three ORC lines differ in structure. Reoxcel is loose knit, Sigma Knit is dense knit and Fibril has separable layers. The Zeocel product sheet describes a plain-woven OC format. The ordering pages give the dimensions and sachet quantities associated with each code.

Separate purchasing checks from clinical decisions

Purchasing teams can compare the application listing, format, ordering codes and pack quantities. The surgical team determines whether and how a product should be used, with reference to the current instructions for use.

Scenes from the operating room.

These clips show clinical teams, equipment and materials in an operating room.

Clinical team at work

Theatre team close-up

Surgical imaging screen

Designed by Magnific · Theatre team close-up and surgical imaging screen

For professional education and procurement. Consult the current product instructions for use for clinical decisions.

Related reading.

• Review surgical application coverage
• Watch the operating theatre clip
• Compare product formats
• Check what to include in an enquiry