ChitoHem is an antibacterial, biocompatible hemostatic powder made of polysaccharide, oxidized regenerated cellulose, suitable for all types of bleeding including arterial, venous, capillary and oozing in surgical procedures or injuries. It prevents postoperative adhesion.
Particle size of ChitoHem powder is within 38-150 µm leading to fast penetration of bleeding site making it suitable for patients with coagulopathic disorders including hemophilia, Glanzmann & Von Willebrand diseases and problematic bleeding situations. It generates no heat.
ChitoHem has a special applicator (in sizes of 10 and 38 cm).The applicator is an effective powder delivery system capable of delivering a controlled amount of hemostatic powder accurately at the bleeding site during laparoscopic surgery and out of reach of areas.
Main component:
polysaccharide (Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose)
Features and benefits:
Hemostasis less than 90 seconds
Absorbable in 2- 7 hours
Completely resorbable in 48 hours
Suitable for all patients with coagulopathy disorder
ChitoHem is shown to provide a strong antibacterial barrier against a broad spectrum of gram-positive, gram-negative, aerobic, anaerobic and antibiotic resistant bacteria
Biocompatible:
Without any genotoxicity
No cell toxicity according to ISO 10993-5
Complies with the requirement of ISO 10993-6 for local effect after implantation
No skin irritation, no sensitivity according to ISO 10993-10
No systemic toxicity (Acute and sub chronic toxicity) according to ISO 10993-11