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Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable

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Definition: Sterile, gelatin-base surgical sponge applied topically as an adjunct to hemostasis when the control of bleeding by conventional procedures is ineffective to reduce capillary ooze or is impractical. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p797)  D25-26 qualif   
Pharmacological Action Hemostatics 		Other names Sponges, Absorbable Gelatin; Sponge, Absorbable Gelatin; Gelatin Sponges, Absorbable; Absorbable Gelatin Sponges; Absorbable Gelatin Sponge; Gelfoam; Gelaspon
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
FloSeal Matrix  0   *Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable. Ann Thorac Surg 2000 May;69(5) 1376-82
gelastypt S  81689-13-6 Gelastypt S  *Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable Drug Combinations Urea/*analogs & derivatives. Dtsch Zahnaerztl 1982;37(1):22
Gelastypt M  79983-00-9 Gelastypt M  *Ethacridine *Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable Drug Combinations. Dtsch Zahnaerztl Z 1981;36(1):79
Marbagelan  0   *Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable. J Laryngol Otol 1980;94(3):269

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