Equicel® is prepared by oxidising a suitable form of cellulose, natural cotton. This is followed by additional processes in order to obtain a pure and high-quality form of oxidised and regenerated cellulose. It is strong and although a slight discoloration may occur with age, this does not affect performance. Equicel is immediately available for use in the operating theatre and does not require any sterilisation by dry heat or autoclaving. Equicel can be sutured or cut without fraying. The products are double packed, double sterile. Due to its neutral pH, Equicel does not inactivate thrombin.
With Equicel, haemostasis is achieved within a few minutes. Once implanted into tissue, Equicel is fully resorbed, independent of the circumstances. In addition to its local haemostatic properties, Equicel is a proven bactericide in vitro against a wide range of gram positive and gram negative organisms including aerobes and anaerobes.
The main difference between Equitamp and Equicel is that Equitamp is made from viscose (a more velvet structure), whereas Equicel is made from cotton. Besides this, Equicel has a neutral pH, pH = 7.0, whereas Equitamp has an acidic pH value, pH = 5.5. – 6.0. Due to the immediate hemostatic effect of Equicel, Equicel can not be removed once the bleeding has stopped. Equitamp however, can be removed oncebleeding has stopped.
Indication
With Equicel, haemostasis is achieved within a few minutes. Equicel will achieve haemostasis quicker then Equitamp due to the fact that Equicel has a higher density and is thicker. For the same reasons, Equicel Silk will even achieve a quicker haemostasis time then normal Equicel, while Equicel Fibrillar has the quickest haemostasis time.
Equicel can be used in many areas of surgery, e.g. cardiovascular surgery, haemorrhoidectomy, implantation of vascular prostheses, biopsies, lung operations, surgery to the face and jaw, gastric resection, operations to the throat or nose, liver and gall bladder operations, gynaecological operations, thoracic and abdominal sympathectomies, neurosurgery, especially cerebral operations, thyroid operations, skin transplants, treatment of superficial injuries.
Equicel is indicated also for adjunctive use in dental applications to assist in the control of bleeding in exodontias and oral surgery. It may also be used to help achieve haemostasis after single or multiple tooth extractions, alveoloplasty, gingival haemorrhage, impactions, biopsies, and other procedures in the oral cavity.
In addition to its local haemostatic properties, Equicel is a proven bactericide in vitro against a wide range of gram positive and gram negative organisms including aerobes and anaerobes.
Indication Equicel Powder
Haemostatic mechanism: When Equicel comes into contact with blood, it will absorb the blood and gradually swell, eventually dissolving into a gelatinous material. By briefly applying pressure at this point, the material will adhere to the wound, effectively sealing the ends of the venous capillaries and resulting in a mechanical haemostatic effect. The coagulation cascade is activated, transforming soluble fibrinogen into a net of insoluble fibrin which stops the bleeding. When implanted into tissue, Equicel is absorbed within 5 – 8 days. Equicel is completely bio-absorbable.
Mode of application
Mode of application Equicel Powder
Warning
When placed into cavities or closed tissue spaces, minimal preliminary compression is advised and care should be exercised to avoid overpacking (the gauze expands upon absorption of liquid). Equicel may swell to its original size and absorbed fluids may increase the risk of nerve damage. For this reason, Equicel should not be used in eye surgery. Due to the fact that Equicel may form a nidus for infection, it must not be left in infected areas; it must be removed once bleeding has been controlled.
Keep dry Sterile Use only once Store under 30ºC Do not use when package has been opened or has been damaged.
Types of Equicel Packs
Oxidised regenerated cellulose with haemostatic effect, with a neutral pH.
- Sterile
- Open woven structure
- Suitable for all types of surgery.
- Shelf life 5 years from production
- Fast haemostatic effect (2 to 4 minutes)
- Fully resorbable by means of enzymatic resorption and hydrolysis
- No tissue reaction and no hypersensitivity
- Maximum tensile strength and easy to handle
- Neutral pH value: no deactivation of thrombine or other drugs
- Independently proven bactericidal against MRSA, MRSE, VRE and PRSP
- Resorption time 4-6 days in contact with blood
Equicel is used adjunctively in surgical procedures to assist in the control of capillary, venous, and small arterial haemorrhages when ligation or other conventional methods of control are impractical or ineffective. Equicel is indicated for all types of surgical procedures.
Since Equicel quickly reacts with any kind of fluid, use Equicel under dry circumstances and in case Equicel needs to be cut, dry equipment should be used.
Equicel can be used in many areas of surgery, e.g. cardiovascular surgery, haemorrhoidectomy, implantation of vascular prostheses, biopsies, lung operations, surgery to the face and jaw, gastric resection, operations to the throat or nose, liver and gall bladder operations, gynaecological operations, thoracic and abdominal sympathectomies, neurosurgery, especially cerebral operations, thyroid operations, skin transplants, treatment of superficial injuries.
| Equicel Normal | ||
|---|---|---|
| 20x | 1,25 x 5 cm | (½ x 2 inch) |
| 20x | 5 x 7,5 cm | (2 x 3 inch) |
| 10x | 10 x 7,5 cm | (4 x 3 inch) |
| 10x | 5 x 35 cm | (2 x 14 inch) |
| 10x | 10 x 20 cm | (4 x 8 inch) |
Oxidised regenerated cellulose with haemostatic effect, with a neutral pH, packed with small pieces in blister pack.
- Sterile
- Open woven structure
- Suitable for all types of surgery.
- Shelf life 5 years from production
- Fast haemostatic effect (2 to 4 minutes)
- Fully resorbable by means of enzymatic resorption and hydrolysis
- No tissue reaction and no hypersensitivity
- Maximum tensile strength and easy to handle
- Neutral pH value: no deactivation of thrombine or other drugs
- Independently proven bactericidal against MRSA, MRSE, VRE and PRSP
- Resorption time 4-6 days in contact with blood
Equicel Micro is used adjunctively in surgical procedures to assist in the control of capillary, venous, and small arterial haemorrhages when ligation or other conventional methods of control are impractical or ineffective. Equicel Micro is indicated for all types of surgical procedures.
Equicel Micro can be used in many areas of surgery where a number of small pieces of haemostatic agent is required, e.g. cardiovascular surgery, haemorrhoidectomy, implantation of vascular prostheses, biopsies, lung operations, surgery to the face and jaw, gastric resection, operations to the throat or nose, liver and gall bladder operations, gynaecological operations, thoracic and abdominal sympathectomies, neurosurgery, especially cerebral operations, thyroid operations, skin transplants, treatment of superficial injuries.
| Equicel Micro | ||
|---|---|---|
| 10×5 | 7 x ø 5 mm | |
| 10 x (4×2) | 15 x 15 mm | |
| 10 x (4×2) | 10 x 10 mm | |
Oxidised regenerated cellulose with haemostatic effect, with a neutral pH.
- Sterile
- Closed woven structure
- Suitable for all types of surgery.
- Shelf life 5 years from production
- Fast haemostatic effect (2 to 4 minutes)
- Fully resorbable by means of enzymatic resorption and hydrolysis
- No tissue reaction and no hypersensitivity
- Maximum tensile strength and easy to handle
- Neutral pH value: no deactivation of thrombine or other drugs
- Independently proven bactericidal against MRSA, MRSE, VRE and PRSP
- Resorption time 4-6 days in contact with blood
Equicel Silk version is double woven and due to the exclusive production process it offers maximum tensile strength. It can easily be cut, and can be used at many types of surgical procedures, especially endoscopic procedures. Equicel Silk is indicated for all types of surgical procedures.
| Equicel Silk | ||
|---|---|---|
| 20x | 2,5 x 2,5 cm | (1 x 1 inch) |
| 20x | 5 x 7.5 cm | (2 x 3 inch) |
| 10x | 10 x 7,5 cm | (4 x 3 inch) |
| 5x | 15 x 23 cm | (6 x 9 inch) |
Oxidised regenerated cellulose with haemostatic effect, with a neutral pH, in powder form, directly ready for use.
- Sterile
- Powder structure
- Suitable for all types of surgery.
- Shelf life 5 years from production
- Fast haemostatic effect (2 to 4 minutes)
- Fully resorbable by means of enzymatic resorption and hydrolysis
- No tissue reaction and no hypersensitivity
- To be used dry only directly from the bottle
- Neutral pH value: no deactivation of thrombine or other drugs
- Independently proven bactericidal against MRSA, MRSE, VRE and PRSP
- Resorption time 4-6 days in contact with blood
Equicel Powder does not require any assembly, and as such can be used immediately from the packaging. Equicel powder must be used dry only. Due to the applicator, even hard to reach places can be treated.
Equicel Powder is used adjunctively in surgical procedures to assist in the control of capillary, venous, and small arterial haemorrhages when ligation or other conventional methods of control are impractical or ineffective. Equicel is indicated for all types of surgical procedures., like for instance plastic surgery, liver and gall bladder operations, gynaecological operations, thoracic and abdominal sympathectomies, neurosurgery, especially cerebral operations and aneurysms, thyroid operations, skin transplants, treatment of superficial injuries.
| Equicel Powder | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5x | 1 gram | |
| 5x | 2 gram | |
Oxidised regenerated cellulose with haemostatic effect, with a neutral pH, packed with small pieces in blister pack.
- Sterile
- Open woven structure
- Suitable for all types of surgery.
- Shelf life 5 years from production
- Fast haemostatic effect (2 to 4 minutes)
- Fully resorbable by means of enzymatic resorption and hydrolysis
- No tissue reaction and no hypersensitivity
- Maximum tensile strength and easy to handle
- Neutral pH value: no deactivation of thrombine or other drugs
- Independently proven bactericidal against MRSA, MRSE, VRE and PRSP
- Resorption time 4-6 days in contact with blood
Equicel Dental is indicated for adjunctive use in dental applications to assist in the control of bleeding in exodontias and oral surgery. It may also be used to help achieve haemostasis after single or multiple tooth extractions, alveoloplasty, gingival haemorrhage, impactions, biopsies, and other procedures in the oral cavity.
| Equicel Dental | ||
|---|---|---|
| 60x | 7 x ø 5 mm | |
| 60x | 15 x 15 mm | |
Oxidised regenerated cellulose with haemostatic effect, with a neutral pH, in gel form, directly ready for use.
- Sterile
- Gel structure; produced from powder
- Suitable for all types of surgery.
- Does not swell at all
- Shelf life 5 years from production
- Fast haemostatic effect (2 to 4 minutes)
- Fully resorbable by means of enzymatic resorption and hydrolysis
- No tissue reaction and no hypersensitivity
- To be used immediately from the syringe
- Neutral pH value: no deactivation of thrombine or other drugs
- Independently proven bactericidal against MRSA, MRSE, VRE and PRSP
- Resorption time 4-6 days in contact with blood
Equicel Gel – Equicel Laparo does not require any assembly, and as such can be used immediately from the packaging.
The Equicel Laparo is Equicel Gel with a 30cm applicator and due to the applicator, even hard to reach places can be treated. Equicel Laparo is especially designed for laparoscopic surgery.
Equicel Gel and Equicel Laparo 3ml contains in a gel form 2,4 grams of powder, where as the Equicel Gel and Equicel Laparo 6ml contains in a gel form 4,8 grams of powder.
| Equicel Gel | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5x | Gel 3ml | |
| 5x | Gel 6ml | |
| 5x | Laparo Gel 3ml | |
| 5x | Laparo Gel 6ml | |