ChitoCell Original

Description:
ChitoCell original is an oxidized regenerated cellulosic pad with broad antibacterial profile.It is indicated in surgical procedures as a hemostatic pad to stop capillary, venous, and small arterial hemorrhages.
Chitocell absorbs blood and gently swells into a gelatinous mass which aids in the formation of clot.
 

 Main component:
Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose
 

Features & Benefits:

Rapid hemostasis in less than 30 seconds
Soft and comfortable therefore suitable for all parts of body
Absorbable in the body in less than 14 days
Prevents postoperative adhesion
Anti-bacterial against a wide range of microorganisms including: gram-positive bacterial, gram- negative bacterial, aerobic، anaerobic, resistant anti-bacterial.

Biocompatible
      No genotoxicity according to ISO 10993-3
      No cell toxicity according to ISO 10993-5
      Complies with the requirement of ISO 10993-6 for local effect after implantation
      No irritation, no sensitivity according to ISO 10993-10
      No systemic toxicity (Acute and sub chronic toxicity) according toISO 10993-11

Indications:

All surgeries including: anastomosis, tumor beds, neuro-surgeries, plastic surgeries.
Suitable for patients with coagulopathic disorders
Suitable for control of capillary, venous, and small arterial hemorages

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Contraindications:
Avoid using ChitoCell for implantation in bone defects, such as fractures, to avoid interference with bone cell formation and increasing the risk of cyst formation.
Since ChitoCell will swell and could exert slight pressure, it must be removed after hemostasis in neurosurgery, bony tissues and the spinal cord surgeries