Equicel®-Silk Absorbable hemostatic gauze. Oxidised regenerated cellulose with hemostatic effect. Made from cotton / silk. Suitable for all types of surgery. Equicel is immediately available for use in the operating theatre and does not require any sterilization by dry heat or autoclaving. Equicel can be sutured or cut without fraying. The products are double packed, double sterile. Due to its neutral pH, Equicel does not inactivate thrombin. With Equicel, hemostatis is achieved within a few minutes. Once implanted into tissue, Equicel is fully resorbed, independent of the circumstances. In addition to its local hemostatic properties, Equicel is a proven bactericide in vitro against a wide range of gram positive and gram negative organisms including aerobes and anaerobes. Shelf life 3 years. Store under 30ºC. CE Class III registered.
