Gelatin for hemostatics

Rousselot gelatins' unmatched versatility and controlled quality make them a leading choice for hemostatics, ensuring effective bleeding control and minimizing adverse reactions.

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What are hemostatics and why are they important?

Exsanguination, a leading cause of death in surgical settings, claims millions of lives annually. To improve patient outcomes and surgical success, advanced hemostatic agents are vital for controlling bleeding.¹

Unique functionalities and properties

The role of gelatin in hemostasis

Gelatin is one of the staple biomaterials in hemostatic devices due to its excellent properties for controlling bleeding. Here are some key facts:

Absorbent

Gelatin can absorb up to 40 times its weight in blood, helping to control bleeding effectively.²

Expandable

Gelatin can expand by up to 200%, providing a physical barrier to bleeding.²

Biocompatible

Gelatin is generally well-tolerated by the body.

Biodegradable

Gelatin is naturally absorbed by the body over time, reducing the risk of foreign body reactions.

Versatile

Gelatin can be used in various forms, including flowable paste, sponges, powder, or fibrous mats.

Suitable for multiple types of hemostats

Types of gelatin-based hemostatic

Sponges
Gelatin sponges are porous, absorbable materials that quickly absorb blood, concentrate the clotting factors, and thereby promote clot formation. Applied directly to bleeding sites, they are commonly used in surgical settings or for managing moderate bleeding.

Flowable hemostats
Flowable hemostats are viscous liquids or pastes that are applied with a syringe. They mold the wound's shape and enhance clotting, making them ideal for hard-to-reach or hard-to-see areas, irregular surfaces, and minimally invasive surgeries.

Powders and granules
Gelatin powders and granules rapidly absorb blood and promote clotting. They are sprinkled over bleeding surfaces or packed into cavities to control the bleeding.

Premier choice

Rousselot gelatins for hemostatics

Rousselot's gelatins are a premier choice for hemostatic applications, offering consistent safety, effectiveness, and versatility. Formulated to minimize adverse reactions, they can be effectively applied to create hemostatic products with adapted irregular geometries, foaming and expanding when applied to the site of bleeding.³ Our expert team will assist you in selecting the ideal gelatin for your medical formulation.

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Resources

The importance of gelatin in pharmaceutical and medical applications

Endotoxins: the uninvited guests in the land of biomaterials

Fortune Insights. Hemostatic Agents Market to reach US$ 5,441.5 Mn by 2025, at a CAGR of 6.4% | Exclusive Report by Fortune Business Insights [Internet]. GlobeNewswire News Room. 2019 [cited 24 March 2021]. Available from: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/06/24/1872780/0/en/Hemostatic-Agents-Market-to-reach-US-5-441-5-Mn-by-2025-at-a-CAGR-of-6-4-Exclusive-Report-by-Fortune-Business-Insights.html.
Sundaram, C.P. and Keenan, A.C., 2010. Evolution of hemostatic agents in surgical practice. Indian journal of urology: IJU: journal of the Urological Society of India, 26(3), p.374.
Ribeiro, A.M., Meneses, A.C. and Neumann, I.A., 2018. Polymeric nanoparticles and sponges in the control and stagnation of bleeding and wound healing. In Design of Nanostructures for Versatile Therapeutic Applications (pp. 189-219). William Andrew Publishing.