What is Absorbable Gelatin Sponge?
About us, Absorbable Gelatin Sponge FEATURES
Where to use Absorbable Gelatin Sponge?
How to use Absorbable Gelatin sponge?
Absorbable Gelatin Sponge SPECIFICATION ,
Diffrent sizes of gelatin sponge,
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2. What is Absorbable Gelatin
Sponge?
Absorbable Gelatin Sponge is sterile sponge manufactured
from purified gelatin intended to absorb blood during
surgical procedure. Absorbable Gelatin sponge is
biocompatible, absorb 40-50 times of its own weight, water
insoluble sponge available in various size and shape as per
intended use.
3. About us:
INSTASPON gelatin sponge manufactured by INSTA-CURE pvt. Ltd. Most
trusted gelatin sponge brand with highest quality standard.
We are supplier of bulk product. We also provide OEM facility globally.
INSTASPON – A novel gelatin sponge designed to rapid hemostasis and
ready to use dry.
After 5 Years of continues research Instaspon Gelatin sponge developed for
rapid hemostasis
Sterile Gelatin Sponge is a Medical device intended for application
to bleeding surfaces to achieve hemostasis
Gelatin sponge cut without fraying and is able to absorb and hold within its
interstices, many times its weight of blood and other fluids.
Gelatin sponge is water-insoluble, off-white, nonelastic, porous, pliable
product prepared from purified Gelatin.
4. INSTASPON GELATIN SPONGE FEATURES
Non-toxic, non-allergenic, non-immunologic and non-pyrogenic
Gamma sterilized – sterility confirms.
Biocompatibility passed according to ISO 10993 absorb in body
within 4 – 6 weeks when placed in tissues
Absorbs 40-50 times of blood in relation to its weight
It is produced of highly purified gelatin
READY to applied dry and soaked with antibiotics or
with thrombin sealant
Has a neutral pH
Easy to use, Best quality, Safe, Reliable
Stop all kinds of oozing blood (capillary, parenchymal or
arteriovenous)
Complies with US Pharmacopoeia standards
Available in many sizes to fit common surgical procedures
5. where to use INSTASPON – Absorbable Gelatin Sponge ?
As a Hemostat in surgery
Vascular Surgery
Partial Nephrectomy
Plastic Surgery
Gynaecological Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
Otolaryngological Surgery
Otolaryngological Surgery
Anorectal Surgery
Abdominal Surgery
Dental Surgery
ENT Surgery
Hysterectomy
Neuro Surgery
6. MODE OF ACTIONS of INSTASPON GELATIN SPONGE
INSTASPON gelatin Sponge has hemostatic properties. INSTASPON
gelatin Sponge absorbs completely, with little tissue reaction, when
excessive amounts are not used. When used in appropriate amounts,
INSTASPON gelatin Sponge is absorbed completely within 4 to 6 weeks. In
an animal implantation study, tissue reactions were classified as negligible
when observed macroscopically, and moderate when observed
microscopically with INSTASPON Sponge. When applied to bleeding
mucosal regions, it liquefies within 2 to 5 days.
7. How to use INSTASPON- Absorbable Gelatin sponge
A) Dry Use:
Cut the INSTASPON Gelatin Sponge to desired size and shape.
Manually compress the INSTASPON Gelatin Sponge prior to applying to the bleeding site.
Hold the INSTASPON Gelatin Sponge in place with moderate pressure until hemostasis is
achieved.
Removal of excess INSTASPON Gelatin Sponge upon achieving hemostasis can be
accomplished by gentle irrigation of the site with sterile saline solution to completely wet the
sponge.
Use only the amount required to achieve hemostasis and remove any excess.
B) Use With Sterile Saline or Thrombin Preparation:
Cut the INSTASPON Gelatin Sponge to desired size and shape.
Immerse the INSTASPON Gelatin Sponge cut to size in the solution.
Withdraw sponge and squeeze between gloved fingers to expel air bubbles.
Return sponge to the solution until needed. The INSTASPON Gelatin Sponge should promptly
return to its original size and shape in the solution. If it does not, remove the sponge from the
solution and vigorously knead it between gloved fingers until all air is expelled and it can
return to its original size and shape when placed in the solution.
Blot sponge to desired dampness on gauze before applying to the bleeding site.
Hold the INSTASPON Gelatin Sponge in place with gauze using moderate pressure until
hemostasis is achieved.
Removal of gauze is aided by wetting with a few drops of saline, which helps prevent removal
of the INSTASPON Gelatin Sponge and clot.
8. INSTASPON GELATIN SPONGE SPECIFICATION COMPLIES USP
TEST SPECIFICATION
Solubility in water Insoluble in water
Water absorbability Absorb 45-50 times of its weight
Digestibility Not more then 40 minutes
Residue on ignition Not more then 2.0%
Sterility Sterile – gamma sterilize as per ISO 11137
9. INSTASPON GELATIN SPONGE AVAILABLE IN DIFFERENT SIZES
Product code Product Name Size (mm)
IS 805010 Instaspon Standard 80 x 50 x 10
IS 705010 Instaspon Standard 70 x 50 x 10
IS 805001 Instaspon Special 80 x 50 x 01
IS 705001 Instaspon Special 70 x 50 x 01
IS 8030 Instaspon anal Tampon 80 x 30
IS 101010 Instaspon Dental 10 x 10 x 10