SURGICEL NU-KNIT® Absorbable Hemostat by ETHICON™

Device Specifications and Comparisons

SURGICEL NU-KNIT Absorbable Hemostat (oxidized regenerated cellulose) is used adjunctively in surgical procedures to assist in the control of capillary, venous, and small arterial hemorrhage when ligation or other conventional methods of control are impractical or ineffective. SURGICEL NU-KNIT Hemostats can be cut to size for use in endoscopic procedures.

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Codes	1943, 1946	1955, 1951, 1953, 1952
Description	Dense for wrapping and suturing in place	Loose knit ORC fabric
Indication	SURGICEL Absorbable Hemostat (oxidized regenerated cellulose) is used adjunctively in surgical procedures to assist in the control of capillary, venous and small arterial hemorrhage when ligation or other conventional methods of control are impractical or ineffective.	SURGICEL Absorbable Hemostat (oxidized regenerated cellulose) is used adjunctively in surgical procedures to assist in the control of capillary, venous and small arterial hemorrhage when ligation or other conventional methods of control are impractical or ineffective.
Size	3in x 4in (1943) 6in x 9in (1946)	0.5in x 2in (1951) 4in x 8in (1952) 2in x 3in (1953) 2in x 14in (1954)
Absorption Time	7-14 days	7-14 days
Storage Requirements	Store at controlled room temperature 59º-86ºF (15º-30ºC)	Store at controlled room temperature 59º-86ºF (15º-30ºC)
Preparation Time	Ready out of package	Ready out of package
Shelf Life	5 years	5 years
Material/Composition	Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose with bactericidal properties	Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose with bactericidal properties
Mechanism of Action	Provides a matrix for platelet adhesion and aggregation	Provides a matrix for platelet adhesion and aggregation
Distributor Code	63713-0019-43 (1943) 63713-0019-46 (1946)	63713-0019-51 (1951) 63713-0019-52 (1952) 63713-0019-53 (1953) 63713-0019-55 (1954)
Qty./Box	10 (1943) 24 (1946)	24