| Material | Beeswax, Paraffin & Isopropyl Palmitate |
|---|---|
| Color | Opaque |
| Absorption | Minimally Resorbable |
| Sterilization | Gamma Radiation |
| Shelf Life | 5 Years |
| Product Characteristics | Helps local haemostasis by functioning like a mechanical barrier & is biochemically inert. |
| Packaging | In aluminum foil packages |
| MFG. LIC No | KTK/28/415/2013 |
| OEM. Lic No | N. Code: KR/DRUGS/KTK/28/415/2013 |
| Code No | S 810 (Sterilized Bone Wax 2.5g ) |
Sterile Bone Wax (HAEMOWAX)
Bone Wax is a mixture of beeswax, paraffin, and isopropyl palmitate, a wax-softening agent. It is opaque and has a waxy odor. It’s indicated for use in the control of bleeding from bone surfaces and use in Wound Closure.
- It achieves local homeostasis of bone by acting as a mechanical (tamponade) barrier.
- It does not act biochemically and is non-absorb-able.
- It’s available sterile in individual foil envelopes, each containing 2.5 gm and packaged in an individually sealed overwrap packet.
- Surgical Bone Wax is sterilized by Gamma radiation.
- It is used to control local bleeding from bone surfaces by creating a mechanical (tamponade) barrier.
- Bone Wax supplied sterile in 2.5-gram foil envelopes with sealed overwrap.
- Packets should be opened just prior to use to minimize the possibility of contamination and excessive drying and should be used immediately.
- The Surgical Wax for wound clouser should not be re-sterilized or subjected to excessive heat.
