Septocoll® E - Biomet

Septocoll ® E – ApplicationWe have optimized the use of Septocoll E in surgical applications:The fleece does not stick to surgical instrumentsand can be handled, shaped and cut easily with precision.Scope of ApplicationSeptocoll E is suitable for use in bone and soft-tissue surgeryin all disciplines of septic and aseptic surgery. The fleece canbe inserted as a hemostat into clean, clean-contaminated andcontaminated wound cavities and can also be used for thefollowing:• diffuse capillary, arteriovenous, arterial or venoushemorrhagesSeptocoll ® E 20LOT: 33MO107025 x 4 cm• extensive capillary hemorrhages from parenchymatousorgans• as a support measure in conjunction with othermethods of hemostasisDue to its impregnation with gentamicin Septocoll E providesreliable protection against bacterial contamination.ContraindicationsSeptocoll E must not be used in patients with known hypersensitivityto collagen and/or gentamicin.Restrictions for UseSeptocoll E should only be used in conjunction with othermethods of hemostasis at bleeding sites requiring ligationor at larger arterial and/or venous bleeding sites requiringsuturing.There is a lack of clinical experience regarding the safetyof use in pregnant women, nursing mothers and children.PresentationSeptocoll E is a medical device of class III. It is available inthree sizes, 20 cm 2 , 40 cm 2 und 80 cm 2 , containing 35 mg,70 mg and 140 mg of gentamicin, respectively. Each fleeceis packed individually in sterile packaging.Instructions for UseBefore implantation, all infected and necrotic tissue mustbe surgically removed.The Septocoll E fleece should not be moistened beforebeing inserted into the wound cavity, as this would reduceits hemostatic effect.The use of an overflow drain is indicated in many cases toallow the wound secretion to drain off. Irrigation/suctiondrainage, however, causes too rapid elimination of thegentamicin and should therefore not be used in conjunctionwith Septocoll E.Wounds treated with Septocoll E may produce a clear,yellowish secretion due to the gentamicin crobefate contentFor further information, please review the instructions leafletof the product.7