Powder hemostats that offer an alternative solution to ensure haemostasias for wide-surface bleeding comes with numerous advantages compared to other hemostats. Powder hemostats provide a powder-like structure when applied to the bleeding tissue with the help of an applicator, provide bactericidal effect due to low pH properties against various microorganisms, penetrate to the source of bleeding and creates a matrix for thrombocyte adhesion and aggregation. (1, 2)

Powder hemostats manufactured from different raw materials such as oxidized regenerated cellulose with bactericidal properties are used in surgical procedures when ligation or other traditional control methods are impractical or ineffective to help managing the venous and small arterial bleeding. In this article, we will talk about the properties and usage areas of Reoxcel Powder absorbable powder hemostat manufactured from oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC) (polyanhydride glucuronic acid) oxidation. (3,4)

Properties and Usage Areas of Reoxcel Powder Hemostats

Reoxcel Powder absorbable hemostats is in powder form in an applicator to easily apply on the bleeding areas and it is absorbed without tissue reaction in the implantation region when applied appropriately at minimum level to the wide-area bleeding region ensuring multi-dimensional compliance. The absorption rate of the Reoxcel Powder absorbable powder hemostat which provides bactericidal effect against 40 types of microorganisms depends on the tissue type, the amount of used powder hemostatic agent and blood saturation level. (1,2,4,5)

What Are The Usage Areas of Powder Hemostats?

Reoxcel Powder absorbable powder hemostat manufactured with ORC oxidation which works independent of the coagulation mechanisms of the body is designed to ensure to stop the parenchymatic organ bleeding and bleeding in recession areas during surgical operations for hemostats in the shortest time. Reoxcel Powder absorbable powder hemostat can be completely absorbed by the body between 7-14 days and can be used for stopping the bleeding when other hemostatic procedures are insufficient. (3,4)

Powder Hemostats Operation Mechanism

Reoxcel Powder absorbable powder hemostat forms a brownish or black gelatinous mass when it comes in contact with blood which aids clot formation. This gelatine-like mass acts as a physical structure for the blood platelet. The bleeding is stopped by blood platelet accumulation and platelet-fibrine plaque formation. (4,5)

Bactericidal Effect Against 40 Types of Microorganisms

Reoxcel Powder absorbable hemostat powder has been proven to have a bactericidal effect in vitro against 40 types of Gr (+) (gram positive) and Gr (-) (gram negative) microorganisms. The table below lists the microorganisms that Reoxcel Powder absorbable powder hemostatic agent provides antibacterial effect. (4, 5)