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The proven solution for controlling bleeding in all surgical applications, Trusted by surgeons for its safety and efficacy for over 40 years
Avitene™ Microfibrillar Collagen Hemostat is an active absorbable collagen hemostat, proven to accelerate clot formation. Avitene™ effectively enhances platelet aggregation and the release of proteins to form fibrin, resulting in hemostasis.
- Effective in controlling arterial bleeding
- Conforms and adheres to irregular spaces
- Easy removal with irrigation and suction
- Cut to any shape or size
- Ideal for flat surfaces or to wrap vessels and anastomosis sites
- The proven solution for controlling bleeding in all surgical applications, including neurosurgery
- Trusted by surgeons for its safety and efficacy for over 40 years
- Easy, effective solution for hemostasis
- In an animal study, UltraFoam™ Collagen without thrombin was as effective as Gelfoam® Sponge with thrombin
- Reduced thrombin usage may lower cost
- Soft, pliable sponge is ready-to-use out of the package
- No soaking necessary
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Absorbable Hemostatic Particles
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BD hemostats come in various forms that all help accelerate natural clot formation in many surgical applications. They facilitate use with features such as preloaded applicators and ready-to-use designs.
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Avitene™ Microfibrillar Collagen Hemostat is an active absorbable collagen hemostat, proven to accelerate clot formation. It effectively enhances platelet aggregation and the release of proteins to form fibrin, resulting in hemostasis.1
Every product in the Avitene™ MCH family of hemostats is made from 100% collagen, which is proven to accelerate clot formation across surgical specialties.1 Avitene™ also contains no thrombin and is ready to use right out of the package.1
- Avitene™ Flour: Avitene™ Flour conforms and adheres to irregular spaces, while controlling arterial bleeding.1
- Avitene™ Sheets: Avitene™ Sheets can be cut to any size and are ideal for flat surfaces or to wrap vessels and anastomosis sites.1
- Avitene™ Ultrafoam™ Collagen Sponge: This Soft, pliable sponge is ready-to-use out of the package with no soaking necessary. 2
- EndoAvitene™ Collagen Hemostat: EndoAvitene™ Applicators are preloaded sheets for endoscopic delivery in both 5 mm and 10 mm sizes.1
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. It has a long history of safe and effective use as a biomaterial in medical technology and offers a series of advantages over synthetic biomaterials. Avitene MCH is an active collagen hemostat, whose collagen is 100% bovine and demonstrates an excellent safety profile trusted by surgeons for over 40 years.3
Avitene™ MCH is acceptable for use in all procedures where a topical hemostat is indicated. Its five versatile form factors provide an effective and simple solution for hemostasis.1
Avitene Sheets are composed of non-woven Avitene collagen fibrils in a sheet form which may be cut into any shape or size, and is highly versatile. Avitene Sheets are commonly used in intracranial and skull base surgery, e.g. tumor removal and neurovascular surgery.1
Avitene MCH is soft, fluffy, moldable form of microfibrillar collagen which is effective in controlling arterial hemorrhage. It conforms and adheres to irregular spaces and it’s easy to remove with gentle irrigation.1
Avitene™ MCH adheres tightly to bloody surfaces and begins working on contact. Collagen in Avitene™ MCH activates platelets, which bind strongly and specifically aggregate and proteins release to form fibrin.1"
Please review the Avitene Publication Summary to learn more.
Please see IFU for full products details relating to risks or complications.
- Avitene™ MCH Instructions for Use
- Avitene™ Ultrafoam™ Instructions for Use
- Corral M, Ferko N,Hollmann S, et al. Health and economic outcomes associated with uncontrolled surgical bleeding: a retrospective analysis of the Premier Perspectives Database. Clinicoecon Outcomes Res 7, 409-421 (2015)
Please consult package insert for more detailed safety information and instructions for use.