Haemostats
A hemostat is a surgical tool used in many surgical procedures to control bleeding. The hemostat has handles that can be held in place by their locking mechanism.
Bonewax
Bone wax is a waxy substance used to help mechanically control bleeding from bone surfaces during surgical procedures. Bone wax is commercially available in substantially non-absorbable formulations similar to Horsley’s original composition, as well as in absorbable/resorbable formats.
Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose
Oxidized regenerated cellulose is a chemically altered form of cellulose, which is particularly useful to control diffuse bleeding from broad surfaces. The most common cellulose-based hemostatic agent is regenerated oxidized cellulose that initiates clotting via contact activation.
Gelatin Sponge
Gelatin Sponge is a medical device intended for application to bleeding surfaces as a hemostatic. It is a water-insoluble, off-white, nonelastic, porous, pliable product prepared from purified pork Skin Gelatin USP Granules and Water for Injection, USP. It may be cut without fraying and is able to absorb and hold within its interstices, many times its weight of blood and other fluids.