- Adjunct to hemostasis when control of bleeding by ligature or conventional procedures is ineffective or impractical
- Soft, white, pliable, non-friable absorbent sponge
- Non-friable coherent sponge structure
- Unwanted dispersal over the operative site is not encountered
- Designed to be totally absorbable if left in situ after hemostasis
- Promotes platelet aggregation
- Effectively controls bleeding within 2 to 5 minutes
- Extensive history of safety and effectiveness
- Can be cut to size when dry, allowing more efficient application
- May be easily removed without shedding, fragmenting or causing rebleeding at wound site