Benefits of the Floseal® matrix in haemostasis | 合法醫療器材資訊網

This article describes the benefits and safety of Floseal® matrix for haemostasis in a number of surgical specialties

Atheer Ujam BDS MBBS MFDS MRCS DOHNS

Kings College Hospital NHS Trust,

London, UK

Zaid Awad MBChB DOHNS FRCS

(ORL-HNS)

ENT Surgery,

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London UK

Floseal® (Baxter Healthcare) is formed of bovine-derived gelatin granules coated in human thrombin. Floseal® is supplied as a gelatin matrix and human-derived thrombin component that require mixing prior to application. It is applied to the surgical site from a syringe as a high-viscosity gel that is adherent to wet surfaces. Floseal® should be applied to the site of bleeding and left for two minutes, before any excess is gently irrigated away. The final material is excellent at conforming to irregular surgical c...