Microfibrillar collagen hemostatic pledgets

L. A. Gordon, S. J. Shapiro and S. E. Feinberg

The use of topical microfibrillar collagen hemostatic agents is increasing in many areas of clinical surgery. We have developed a method of preparing the hemostatic agent by which a pledget is formed in a syringe. This gives it a firm consistency and allows easier handling and application and can be done at the operating room table.