Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable

Synonyms

Absorbable Gelatin Sponge

Absorbable Gelatin Sponges

Gelaspon

Gelatin Sponges, Absorbable

Gelfoam

Sponge, Absorbable Gelatin

Sponges, Absorbable Gelatin

Sterile, gelatin-base surgical sponge applied topically as an adjunct to hemostasis when the control of bleeding by conventional procedures is ineffective to reduce capillary ooze or is impractical. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p797)