Surgicel Original 10cm x 20cm is an absorbable oxidized regenerated cellulose hemostatic agent designed to assist with the control of bleeding during surgical procedures. Manufactured by Ethicon, Surgicel Original is commonly used when conventional methods of surgical hemostasis are ineffective or impractical.
The sterile, flexible material can be applied directly to a bleeding site and conforms easily to irregular tissue surfaces. It supports local hemostasis by providing a matrix that helps facilitate clot formation.
With a convenient 10cm x 20cm (approximately 4in x 8in) size, this Surgicel dressing is suitable for a wide range of surgical applications where an absorbable topical hemostatic agent is required.
Key Features and Benefits
- Absorbable hemostatic material for topical control of bleeding.
- 10cm x 20cm / 4in x 8in size provides useful coverage during surgery.
- Sterile and ready for surgical use.
- Flexible material can conform to irregular tissue surfaces.
- Designed for use when conventional methods of hemostasis are difficult or ineffective.
- Single-piece packaging helps maintain sterility until use.
- Suitable for various surgical specialties and procedures.
- From Ethicon, a recognized manufacturer of surgical products.
Typical Applications
Surgicel Original may be used by trained healthcare professionals during surgical procedures to assist with controlling capillary, venous, and small arterial bleeding when other methods of hemostasis are impractical or ineffective.
Important: This product should be used only by qualified healthcare professionals according to the manufacturer’s instructions, indications, contraindications, and applicable clinical protocol
Common uses include:
- Controlling capillary, venous, and small arterial bleeding during surgery.
- Helping achieve hemostasis when suturing, ligation, or cautery is difficult or impractical.
- Supporting bleeding control in areas with irregular or difficult-to-access tissue surfaces.
- Use in general surgery and other surgical specialties where topical hemostasis is required.
- Managing oozing from tissue surfaces during operative procedures.
- Providing temporary local hemostatic support as the material is gradually absorbed.
Note: Surgicel should be used by qualified healthcare professionals according to the manufacturer’s instructions and the specific clinical situation.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Surgicel Original |
| Brand | Ethicon |
| Product Type | Absorbable Hemostatic Agent |
| Material | Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose |
| Size | 10cm x 20cm |
| Equivalent Size | Approximately 4in x 8in |
| Quantity | 1 Piece |
| Sterility | Sterile |
| Form | Absorbable surgical material |
| Application | Topical surgical hemostasis |
| Intended Use | Assists in controlling bleeding during surgical procedures |
| Packaging | Single sterile piece |
| Suitable Users | Qualified healthcare professionals |
| Product Category | Surgical Hemostatic Products |


