Surgicel 5 x 7.5cm - Box of 12

Surgicel from Ethicon is a sterile, absorbable haemostatic fabric made from oxidised regenerated cellulose. When placed directly on a bleeding surface, it swells and forms a gelatinous mass that supports clot formation, then gradually absorbs into the body over 7 to 14 days. This 5 x 7.5cm size is designed for use in surgical procedures where conventional haemostasis methods such as ligation or cautery are impractical or insufficient. Supplied as a box of 12 individually wrapped sterile pieces. Store at controlled room temperature.

Key Features

• Absorbable Haemostat: Oxidised regenerated cellulose knitted fabric that naturally absorbs within 7 to 14 days, leaving no permanent foreign material
• Broad Haemostatic Action: Effective on capillary, venous and small arterial bleeding when standard surgical methods are not feasible
• 5 x 7.5cm Format: Compact size suited to targeted application in surgical cavities, around suture lines and on organ surfaces
• Sterile and Individually Wrapped: Each piece is ready for immediate aseptic use in the operating theatre
• Knitted Fabric Structure: Flexible, conformable material that can be cut to size and moulds to irregular wound surfaces
• 12 Pieces Per Box: Practical quantity for theatre stock and surgical tray preparation

Applications

Surgicel is a standard haemostatic agent in NHS operating theatres, used across general surgery, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, gynaecology and ENT procedures. It is applied as an adjunct to surgical haemostasis wherever oozing or diffuse bleeding persists after conventional control methods, and is particularly valued in procedures involving highly vascular tissue or areas where suturing is difficult.