Morgan Owens

Posted 30th July 2020 The latest development in oxidised cellulose haemostats, Okcel S, is advancing the field of laparoscopic surgery by providing clinicians with a flexible, stronger and more absorbable haemostat. In the 1980s laparoscopic procedures started to be performed on a regular basis in the UK, with surgeons utilising the minimally invasive technique to reduce hospital stays and to improve patient outcome. Oxidised cellulose haemostats had already been in… Read More »The haemostat advancing laparoscopic surgery

Hospitals have been using the same product for over 50 years, potentially overspending by thousands – it’s time to review your absorbable haemostats The absorbable haemostat was invented over 50 years ago when scientists discovered that adding oxygen to plant-based fabrics caused complete absorption when placed in blood. Medical device companies used this discovery to invent, what was at the time, a clinical practise changing product. It is now standard… Read More »The haemostat absorbing your cost pressures

Objectives/Hypothesis Absorbable packing materials are commonly used after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). Cutanplast is a novel gelatin sponge with a powerful haemostatic effect that is rapidly absorbed. The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of Cutanplast in patients following ESS. Study design A multicentre, prospective, randomized, double-blind, paired, controlled trial. Methods One hundred adult patients with chronic sinusitis requiring the same extent of ESS were included. Patients were excluded… Read More »The efficacy of Cutanplast nasal packing after endoscopic sinus surgery: A prospective, randomized, controlled trial

There is an increasing focus in the NHS on reducing costs, in light of the need to make significant savings.In this current climate, in which public spending is coming under closer scrutiny, Uniplex believes that a review of expenditure could prove useful and revealing for hospital theatres across the UK. In relation to the cost of haemostats, the company points out that sterile re-absorbable haemostatic gelatin products, which are similar… Read More »Cost-Effective Haemostat To Achieve Savings For Theatres