Consumables 69 January - December 2021
Dressings / Haemostats
The BLOODCARE matrix is a
classified medical device as per the
directive 93/42/EEC and registered
as a woven form of a sterile oxidised
cellulose haemostat. In vivo the
BLOODCARE matrix releases
polyanhydroglucuronic acid, which
is the active entity which triggers the
clotting processes. This action and
process is generic to the oxidised
cellulose class of dressings
(medical devices).
Comparative Advantages
X Easy to handle even when wet
X Does not 'curl up' when cut
making positioning easier
X Is ideal for use down a
laparoscope
X Can be sutured into position
if necessary
X Possesses Bactericidal and
Bacteriostatic properties
Used to stop
parenchymatous
ooze bleeding on
uneven surfaces.
Supplied with 2
applicators:
X Pepper pot
X Trochar
Attachment
for use in
• Incision wounds
• Enclosed anatomical chambers
Bloodcare
powder
suspended
in a
liquid gas
propellant
Applications include:
X Post operative wound care
X Treating stretch bleeding e.g.
post partum
X Within chronic wound care to
avoid unnecessary handling
of wound tissue
BLOODCARE Sterile Oxidised Cellulose
BLOODCARE are haemostats used in surgical procedures to stop
capillary bleeding, minor venous bleeding and parenchymatous
tissue bleeds that may occur during surgical procedures.
BLOODCARE matrix
BLOODCARE powder
BLOODCARE spray
BLOODCARE spray
Code Description Price
3218 Aerosol 80ml*1 £14.25
BLOODCARE matrix
Code Description Price
7216 10 x 20cm*1 £18.15
BLOODCARE powder
Code Description Price
8213 2g Bottle with 2 Applicators*1 £14.25
Lap Gauze
Swabs
NEWPRODUCT
NEWPRODUCT
Vetrol Gauze
Swabs
Topper 12
Swabs
Gauze Swabs
Non-Woven Gauze 8ply
Code Description Price
SWA007 5 x 5cm*200 £0.75
SWA008 7.5 x 7.5cm *200 £1.05
SWA006 10 x 10cm *100 £2.25
Topper 12 Swabs
Code Description Price
SWA009 Non-Sterile 6-ply 10cm
x 10cm Pack 100
£3.95
Lap Gauze Swabs
Code Description Price
SWA030 30 x 30cm 24 ply looped £5.50
Vetrol Gauze Swabs
Code Description Price
SWAGS8 GS8 8ply pk 100
10cm x 10cm*1
£2.05
SWAGS12 GS12 12 ply pk 100
10cm x 10cm*1
£3.70
Gauze Swabs
Code Description Price
SWA001 Premiere 10 x 10cm
12 Ply x 100
£3.55
SWA001X 10 x 10cm 12 Ply x100
X-Ray Detectable
£5.65
SWA002 7.5 x 7.5cm 12 Ply x 100 £2.55
SWA003 5 x 5cm 12 Ply x 100 £1.60
SWA004 Sterile non woven 5/
pouch x 25 pouches
£5.55
SWA005 22.5 x 22.5cm 12 Ply x 5
(X-Ray Detectable)
£4.05
SWA001X
Non-Woven
Swabs
Non-Woven Swabs are made
from top grade absorbent fabrics.
They have a standard 70% Viscose
- 30% Polyester fibre mix, with
a 30gsm weight.
Features & Benefits
W Higher absorbency than 12-ply
cotton gauze swabs.
W Less linting than traditional
gauze.
W Holds its shape and texture better
than cotton gauze swabs.
W Reduces snagging on structures
and provides excellent wound
release.
W Versatile use, cleans, absorbs
and wicks.
NEWPRODUCT
30 x 30cm 24 ply looped tied in 5s
gauze swabs pre-packed sterile,
double wrapped packs.
Features
W 100% cotton
W BP Standard (British
Pharmacopoeia)
W Complies with EN14079
W Virtually lint free