Hemostatic Agents for Local Bleeding Control

Local hemostats are used as a complement to conventional surgical methods when it is difficult or impractical to control bleeding using only, for example, pressure, sutures, or ligation. The choice of product depends, among other things, on the nature of the bleeding, tissue type, access, and desired method of application.

Hemostatic agents in various forms

At Sutures Online, you’ll find hemostatic agents such as Spongostan, Surgicel, SMI-Spon, Lyostypt, and Bone Wax. The product line includes several materials and forms, such as absorbable gelatin sponges, oxidized regenerated cellulose, collagen-based products, and bone wax. The products are available, for example, as sheets, thin fabrics, sponges, cubes, and tampons.

Gelatin-, cellulose-, and collagen-based hemostatic agents are used for local hemostasis in soft tissue, while bone wax is intended to create a mechanical barrier on bleeding bone surfaces. These products have different indications, properties, and resorption profiles and should therefore always be used by qualified healthcare professionals in accordance with the respective instructions for use.