Device Specifications and Comparisons

SURGIFOAM, saturated with sterile sodium chloride solution, is indicated for surgical procedures (except ophthalmic) for hemostasis, when control of capillary, venous and arteriolar bleeding by pressure, ligature and other conventional procedures is ineffective or impractical. Although not necessary, SURGIFOAM can be used with thrombin to achieve hemostasis.

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SURGIFOAM Absorbable Gelatin Products

Not Applicable

Codes

1979, 1978, 1969, 1977, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1973

Description

  • Sterile, porcine gelatin absorbable powder (1978, 1979)
  • Sterile, water-insoluble, malleable, porcine gelatin absorbable sponge (1969, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975)
  • Sterile, water-insoluble, malleable, porcine gelatin absorbable Hemhorrhoidectomy sponge (1977)

Indication

SURGIFOAM® Powder, saturated with sterile sodium chloride solution, is indicated for surgical procedures (except ophthalmic) for hemostasis, when control of capillary, venous and arteriolar bleeding by pressure, ligature and other conventional procedures is ineffective or impractical. Although not necessary, SURGIFOAM® Powder can be used with thrombin to achieve hemostasis. (1978, 1979)

SURGIFOAM® Sponge, used dry or saturated with sterile sodium chloride solution, is indicated for surgical procedures (except ophthalmic) for hemostasis, when control of capillary, venous and arteriolar bleeding by pressure, ligature and other conventional procedures is ineffective or impractical. Although not necessary, SURGIFOAM® Sponge can be used with thrombin to achieve hemostasis. (1969, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1977)

Size

  • 1.0g (1978, 1979)
  • 1cm x 1cm x 1cm (1969)
  • 2cm x 6cm x 7mm (1972)
  • 8cm x 6.25cm x 10mm (1973)
  • 8cm x 12.5cm x 10mm (1974)
  • 8cm x 12.5cm x 2mm (1975)
  • 8cm x 3cm (1977)

Absorption Time

4-6 weeks

Storage Requirements

Store at controlled room temperature 59º-86ºF (15º-30ºC)

Preparation Time

Ready out of package

Shelf Life

  • 2 years (1978, 1979)
  • 4 years (1969, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1977)

Material/Composition

  • (1969, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975) "Porcine Gelatin"
  • (1977) "Porcine Gelatin"

Mechanism of Action

Provides a matrix for platelet adhesion and aggregation

NDC/Distributor Code

  • 63713-0019-69 (1969)
  • 63713-0019-72 (1972)
  • 63713-0019-73 (1973)
  • 63713-0019-74 (1974)
  • 63713-0019-75 (1975)
  • 63713-0019-77 (1977)
  • 63713-0019-78 (1978)
  • 63713-0019-79 (1979)

Qty./Box

  • 4 (1973)
  • 5 (1977)
  • 6 (1974, 1975, 1978,1979)
  • 12 (1972)
  • 24 (1969)