Gelatamp: Dental haemostatic (50 pcs) - ROEKO

Resorbable haemostatic sponges

Gelatamp resorbable haemostatic sponges are particularly suitable for the treatment of alveoli and the stabilisation of coagulation in dental surgery.

Gelatamp is mainly composed of a porous gelatine foam and finely dispersed (colloidal) silver powder. Silver produces an antibacterial effect due to the release, in small amounts, of silver ions in an aqueous medium. In this way, resistance does not occur and wound infections are prevented. The effectiveness of gelatamp in antibiotic-resistant germs has been proven.

Characteristics of Gelatamp:

• Very rapid initial wound haemostasis.
• High antibacterial capacity.
• High absorption capacity in a uniform and complete way.
• Good clot stabilisation.
• Fully biocompatible.
• It is completely absorbed in four weeks.

Advantages of Gelatamp:

• Improvement of the healing process.
• The sponge does not need to be removed in a second surgery.
• Time saving due to high haemostatic capacity.

Indications for Gelatamp:

• Extractions.
• Apicoectomies.
• Perforations of the maxillary sinus.
• Removal of cysts or tumours.
• Retained teeth.
• Wound infection.
• secondary haemorrhages.
• Secondary cavity formations.

Healing process of gelatamp:

1. Placement of Gelatamp.
2. The sponge absorbs a quantity of blood between 55 and 75 times its own weight without increasing in volume.
3. Platelet aggregation the sponge structure encourages platelet deposition and stimulates blood clotting.
4. Stabilisation of the clot.
5. Extensive antimicrobial depot effect.
6. Complete absorption of the sponge within three weeks.

• Contents: Pack of 50 Gelatamp sponges.