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ligature) are not sufficient Suitable for: General and visceral surgery Vascular surgery Gynaecology and obstetrics Urology Orthopaedics and traumatology Neurosurgery Cardiothoracic surgery Control of capillary, venous and minor arterial bleeding Also applicable in minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures Particularly suitable for bleeding sites that are difficult to access or poorly visible Supplement to conventional haemostatic techniques when these are not practicable or effective Technical Specifications Material: 100% oxidised, regenerated cellulose (ORC) Fabric type: Loosely knitted, non-fraying fabric Colour: White with a slightly yellowish sheen Resorption time: 714 days (depending on quantity and saturation) Sterilisation: Radiation sterilisation Packaging: Sterile individual packaging, aluminium foil Available sizes: Various sizes, individually selectable Shelf life: 5 years from date of manufacture Storage: Controlled room temperature (1530 C) Single-use product: Not suitable for reuse Bactericidal effect: In vitro activity against a broad spectrum of pathogens, including Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria Application: Apply dry to the bleeding site, do not moisten Compatibility: Can be cut to size and suitable for endoscopic procedures Spectrum Proven bactericidal in vitro effect Effective against a broad spectrum of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis (MRSE) Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) Penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae (PRSP) Escherichia coli (E