absorbable gelatin sponge, 80 x 50 x 10mm, vet use, sterile

SMI-SPON is a surgical haemostatic sponge, manufactured from highly purified first grade gelatin material for use in various surgical procedures. It is a quick and effective haemostatic which stops bleeding fast. It reduces intraopertive bleeding and surgery time.SMI-SPON can be used in various surgeries for aemostasis. When applied in vivo and used in appropriate amounts, it is completely absorbed within 3-4 weeks. SMI-SPON is biocompatible, non-toxic and non-pyrogenic.SMI-SPON is gamma sterilized and individually packed in ready to use blister packaging. How to use SMI-SPON Cut a piece to the desired size. Apply SMI-SPON either in a dry state or saturated with physiological salt solution. If used dry, a piece of SMI-SPON is applied to the bleeding place and held in place with moderate pressure until hemostasis results. If used wet, first immerse in the solution and then withdraw, squeeze between gloved fingers to expel air bubbles, and then replace in saline until needed.