Equitamp

Equitamp® is prepared by oxidising a suitable form of cellulose, pure viscose. This is followed by additional processes in order to obtain a pure and high-quality form of oxidised and regenerated cellulose. It is strong and although a slight discoloration may occur with age, this does not affect performance.

Equitamp is immediately available for use in the operating theatre and does not require any sterilisation by dry heat or autoclaving. Equitamp can be sutured or cut without fraying. The products are double packed, double sterile.

Although Equitamp has a pH value just below neutral (pH = 7.0), the lower Equitamp pH value of pH = 5.5 – 6.0 has proven not to inactivate thrombin.

With Equitamp, haemostasis is achieved within a few minutes. Once implanted into tissue, Equitamp is fully resorbed, independent of the circumstances. In addition to its local haemostatic properties, Equitamp is a proven bactericide in vitro against a wide range of gram positive and gram negative organisms including aerobes and anaerobes.

The main difference between Equitamp and Equicel is that Equitamp is made from viscose (a more velvet structure), whereas Equicel is made from cotton. Besides this, Equicel has a neutral pH, pH = 7.0, whereas Equitamp has an acidic pH value, pH = 5.5. – 6.0. Due to the immediate hemostatic effect of Equicel, Equicel can not be removed once the bleeding has stopped. Equitamp however, can be removed oncebleeding has stopped.


Types of Equitamp Packs

Oxidised regenerated cellulose with haemostatic effect, with a pH value of 4.0 – 4.5

  • Sterile
  • Open woven structure
  • Suitable for all types of surgery.
  • Shelf life 5 years from production
  • Fast haemostatic effect (2 to 4 minutes)
  • Fully resorbable by means of enzymatic resorption and hydrolysis
  • No tissue reaction and no hypersensitivity
  • Maximum tensile strength and easy to handle
  • Independently proven bactericidal against MRSA, MRSE, VRE and PRSP
  • Resorption time 4-6 days in contact with blood

Equitamp is used adjunctively in surgical procedures to assist in the control of capillary, venous, and small arterial haemorrhages when ligation or other conventional methods of control are impractical or ineffective. Equitamp is indicated for all types of surgical procedures.

Equitamp can be used in many areas of surgery, e.g. cardiovascular surgery, haemorrhoidectomy, implantation of vascular prostheses, biopsies, lung operations, surgery to the face and jaw, gastric resection, operations to the throat or nose, liver and gall bladder operations, gynaecological operations, thoracic and abdominal sympathectomies, neurosurgery, especially cerebral operations, thyroid operations, skin transplants, treatment of superficial injuries.

Oxidised regenerated cellulose with haemostatic effect, with a pH value of 5.5 – 6.0

  • Sterile
  • Closed woven structure
  • Suitable for all types of surgery.
  • Shelf life 5 years from production
  • Fast haemostatic effect (2 to 4 minutes)
  • Huge haemostatic properties due to thicker tissue
  • Fully resorbable by means of enzymatic resorption and hydrolysis
  • No tissue reaction and no hypersensitivity
  • Maximum tensile strength and easy to handle
  • Independently proven bactericidal against MRSA, MRSE, VRE and PRSP
  • Resorption time 4-6 days in contact with blood

Equitamp Knitted version is 3 times thicker due to the exclusive production process, which offers maximum tensile strength. It can easily be cut, and can be used at many types of surgical procedures. Equitamp Knitted is indicated for all types of surgical procedures, but in specific for sternotomy, anastomosis, punctured wounds, splenorrhaphy, cholecystectomy and liver resection.

Oxidised regenerated cellulose with haemostatic effect, with a pH value of 3.0 – 4.0

  • Sterile
  • Non woven structure; 7 layers peelable
  • Suitable for all types of surgery.
  • Shelf life 5 years from production
  • Fast haemostatic effect (2 to 4 minutes)
  • Fully resorbable by means of enzymatic resorption and hydrolysis
  • No tissue reaction and no hypersensitivity
  • Good adhesion and easy to handle
  • Independently proven bactericidal against MRSA, MRSE, VRE and PRSP
  • Resorption time 4-6 days in contact with blood

Equitamp Fibrillar is used adjunctively in surgical procedures to assist in the control of capillary, venous, and small arterial haemorrhages when ligation or other conventional methods of control are impractical or ineffective. Due to it’s easy usage, it’s suitable for endoscopic procedures. Equitamp Fibrillar is indicated for all types of surgical procedures, but in specific for craniotomy, laminectomy, functional endosopic sinus, carotid endarterectomy and partial nephrectomy.

Oxidised regenerated cellulose with haemostatic effect, with a pH value of 3.0 – 4.0

  • Sterile
  • Non woven structure; 3 layers
  • Suitable for all types of surgery.
  • Shelf life 5 years from production
  • Fast haemostatic effect (2 to 4 minutes)
  • Due to thinner version, extremely suitable for endoscopic procedures
  • Fully resorbable by means of enzymatic resorption and hydrolysis
  • No tissue reaction and no hypersensitivity
  • Good adhesion and easy to handle
  • Independently proven bactericidal against MRSA, MRSE, VRE and PRSP
  • Resorption time 4-6 days in contact with blood

Equitamp Fibrillar Thin is used adjunctively in surgical procedures to assist in the control of capillary, venous, and small arterial haemorrhages when ligation or other conventional methods of control are impractical or ineffective. Due to it’s easy usage, it’s extremely suitable for endoscopic procedures.