Surgicoll

Surgicoll

Resorbable, highly effective collagen-based haemostat

Surgicoll is a fully absorbable, spongy collagen matrix for effective local haemostasis. The excellent haemostyptic effect of collagen is well known and described in numerous publications.

The spongy collagen scaffold ensures rapid and reliable blood clotting via two complementary mechanisms. While the swelling properties of the collagen scaffold lead to the concentration of platelets and thus to accelerated clot formation, the chemical and topological properties of the collagen fibrils trigger the release of blood clotting factors with the aggregation of platelets, which activate the coagulation cascade.

Properties

• Highly efficient for local haemostasis
• Promotes wound healing
• Fully absorbable within 1-2 weeks
• Easy and simple handling

Practical application description

After opening the sterile packaging, the product is removed with sterile, dry instruments and placed on the wound with suitable tools and lightly pressed on. The product can be cut to the desired size with sterile scissors. It adheres immediately to the moist wound surface and forms a gel-like bond with the blood. Excess collagen material should be removed. For external wounds, an additional overlay of e.g. non-woven fabric fixed by elastic bandages is recommended.

Intended use

Absorbable, local haemostyptic, sterile, for single use. Use is indicated wherever capillary, venous, small arterial and diffuse oozing haemorrhages need to be stopped and where conventional methods of haemostasis are either inadequate or technically difficult and time consuming. The product resorbs completely and does not need to be removed.

Areas of application: General surgery, cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, neurosurgery, maxillofacial surgery and general stomatology, oto-rhino-laryngology, urology and gynaecology.