Læknablaðið - 01.02.1968, Qupperneq 14

What is SURGICEL*?
SURGICEL is a haemostatic gauze made from
oxidised regenerated cellulose. In the presence
of blood, SURGICEL swells and turns into a
gelatinous mass, forming an aggregate in the
mouth of blood vessels and so assisting the
normal process of clotting.
Where is SURGICEL used?
One of tbe most dramatic fields of usefulness
for oxidised regenerated cellulose is found in
Cardio-vascular Surgery. To arrest haemo-
rrhage in surgery; wounds of the liver, spieen
and kidney; Haemophiliac conditions and other
blood clotting defects.
The Advantages of SURGICEL
rapid, reliable action—controls capillary bleed-
ing. Effective in minimal amounts.
easy to handle—no preparation required before
use; easily sutures in place; conforms to con-
tours of the viscera. SURGICEL does not ad-
here to gloves or instruments.
complete absorption—trials show thatthere is
no gross evidence of SURGICEL 44 days after
use and only minimal tissue reactión. SURGI-
CEL causes no toxicity, intoleranceór sensitivity
reactions; it does not deteriorate on storage.
Presentation
SURGICEL is supplied sterile in Cartons of 3
vials available in the following sizes: strips of
2" x 14"; 4" x 8"; 2" x 3". For Dental Surgery—
cartons of 12 sterile vials j' x 2".
•trade mark
ETH ICON. LTD.
Heildverzlunin AUSTURBAKKI HF.
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