Merizelle is a sterile absorbable hemostat used to assist in the control of capillary, venous, and small arterial haemorrhage.

1. Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose
The in controlling small vessel bleeding
Gold Standard
Absorbable Hemostat TM
MERIZELLE
Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose
Introducing

2. 1. Intact Blood Vessel
2. Injured Blood Vessel
3. Vasoconstriction by natural mechanism
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4. MERIZELLE placed at the oozing site
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5. MERIZELLE aids absorption of blood, enhances vasoconstriction
(due to the creation of a low pH zone), and provides a mechanical matrix for
fibrin clot formation
Features
Rapid in Action
Anti-Adhesive
Absorbable
Adaptable
Benefits
Applicable for various tissue thicknesses and surgery sites
Achieves Hemostasis in 2-5 minutes
Does not interfere with instrument handling and tissue healing
Within 1-2 weeks if left in place; may be removed prior to closure
(at a surgeon's discretion)
Red Blood Cells Platelets Fibrin Threads TM
MERIZELLE
Mechanism of Action

3. Indications
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery:
Anastomotic sites
General Surgery:
Cholecystectomy, Liver and Spleen Laceration, Port Site
Bleeding
ENT Surgery:
Tonsillectomy
Plastic Surgery:
Skin Grafting
Indications
Neurosurgery:
Epidural Oozing and Capillary Oozing during Craniotomy,
Laminectomy, Surgery on Tumor Bed, Head Trauma, Spine
and Spinal Cord Surgeries
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery:
Carotid Endarterectomy, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm,
Sternum Closure in CABG and Valve Repair/Replacement
Orthopaedic Surgery:
Femur Shaft Reduction and Fixation
Indications
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery:
Cannulation sites, Anastomotic sites in CABG and Valve
Repair/ Replacement
General Surgery:
Liver Transplant, Resection and Repair, Splenic Injury or
Splenorrhaphy
STANDARD
Fine Weave of ORC
FIBER
Tufts of Soft, Light Weight ORC
WOVEN
Denser Weave of ORC for Heavier Bleeding
available as
Absorbable Hemostat TM
MERIZELLE
Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose

4. Absorbable Hemostat TM
MERIZELLE
Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose