Overview
Oxidised cellulose is used adjunctively for surgery and minimally invasive procedures to support haemostasis in capillary, venous, and smaller, more diffuse, arterial bleeding, where conventional hemostasis measures like sutures or ligatures are neither effective nor practical.
What is oxidised cellulose?
Oxidised cellulose is a water-insoluble derivative of cellulose. The cellulose can be sourced from any natural source, such as wood or flax but is most commonly from cotton.
It can also be sourced from pre-processed cellulose products, such as viscose or lyocell, in which case, a regenerated product is made, known as oxidised regenerated cellulose.
Oxidised cellulose is an absorbable haemostat. It is antimicrobial and acts as an adhesive barrier.
Our oxidised cellulose is derived from 100% natural finest cotton. It contains no chemical additives or accelerants and is broken down and absorbed by the body.
It is made using a controlled oxidation process that gives the product the characteristics required to provide an absorbable haemostatic dressing.
How does oxidised cellulose work?
Oxidised cellulose dressings work to stop bleeding by mechanically triggering platelet aggregation and helping the blood clotting process to begin. The fibres can absorb up to seven times their volume in blood. When saturated, the oxidised cellulose swells into a gelatinous mass. Oxidised cellulose is naturally acidic, and it is this acid that starts to break down the blood cells, triggering the clotting process in the body. The oxidised cellulose also lowers the pH within the wound due to its acidity. This creates a hostile environment for most bacteria and provides antimicrobial benefits.
Product Range
RESORBA® CELL 1 is available in 4 different forms:
RESORBA® CELL standard
Knitted regular density textile form
Control of capillary, minor venous and minor arteriolar bleeding
RESORBA® CELL forte
Knitted high density textile form
Control of higher volume capillary, venous and arteriolar bleeding
RESORBA® CELL fibrillar
Non-woven cotton wool form
Muti-layered structure
Control of bleeding on large surfaces
For topical applications to irregularly shaped bleeding sites or difficult to access areas
RESORBA® CELL S
Strengthened non-woven cotton wool form
Control of capillary, venous and arteriolar bleeding
For use in all areas of surgery (including laparoscopic surgery)
Higher density and larger surface with frayed fibers increase the fluid absorbency
Key Features and Benefits
Key features
Premium raw material
Haemostatic
Bactericidal and bacteriostatic effect
Fully resorbable
Biocompatible
Key benefits
Easy-handling characteristics
Easy repositioning with no memory effect
Wide portfolio and use range
Packaging with superior protection
Indications For Use
RESORBA® CELL is used adjunctively during surgical and minimally invasive procedures to control haemostasis of capillary, venous and minor arteriolar bleeding when conventional haemostatic methods such as ligation are not effective or practical. RESORBA® CELL can be cut to size for use (not only) in endoscopic procedures.
Need more information?
To learn more about Haemostats, download resources and view performance data, visit Resorba.com
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