Bioresorbables
Our nasal and ear dressings come in different sizes, fragmentation times, compression strengths and hemostatic properties. You’ll always find the perfect clinical solution for each patient and procedure.
HemoPore® Hemostatic Bioresorbable Nasal Dressing
HemoPore is an excellent dressing option for a wide range of nasal procedures.
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The support you need with proven hemostatic control
HemoPore bioresorbable nasal dressing delivers the support and stability of our NasoPore dressings—with the added clinical benefits of chitosan lactate, a proven hemostatic agent.
We blended chitosan lactate directly into our proprietary synthetic polymer while preserving the high performance NasoPore has always delivered.1
HemoPore’s gentle to firm compression strength helps prevent adhesions and minimizes edema—while it keeps structures separated and stable. The result for you and your patients: reliable tissue support and hemostatic control without the need for separate topical hemostats.
Stability, control, convenience
- Integrated chitosan lactate hemostat reduces need for topical hemostats
- Supports vital tissue structures for 36 to 48 hours1
- Fragments in 10 to 14 days1
- Helps prevent adhesions
- Clears through natural mucosal flow—no need for manual or painful removal
- No need for mixing, moistening, injection syringes or other prep
Unique two-way action Tissue support plus platelet activation and aggregation
Chitosan Proven to drive the wound healing process3
With proven safety and biocompatibility for human use, chitosan:
- Spurs resting platelets into activation; helping them adhere to collagen4-6
- Fosters platelet aggregation; forming platelet plugs that accelerate blood coagulation4, 6-8
- Has inherent antimicrobial properties9
- Helps avoid the need for direct acting topical hemostats
HemoPore at a glance
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References
1. Stryker internal performance data on file.
2. “Thrombogenic Performance of Stryker® HemoPore® Hemostatic Bioresorbable Nasal Dressing and Other Marketed Nasal Dressings.” Stryker internal white paper, 9100-003-317 Rev None.
3. Waibel KH, Haney B, Moore M, Whisman B, Gomez R. “Safety of chitosan bandages in shellfish allergic patients.” Mil Med. 2011; 176(10):1153-6.
4. Bhaskara Rao S, Sharma CP. “Use of chitosan as a biomaterial: Studies on its safety and hemostatic potential.” J Biomedical Materials Res. 1997; 34:21-28.
5. He Q, Gong K, Ao Q, Ma T, Yan Y, Gong Y, Zhang X. “Positive charge of chitosan retards blood coagulation on chitosan films.” J Biomaterials Applications 2011; 27(8):1032-45.
6. Chou T, Fu E, Wu C, Yeh J. “Chitosan enhances platelet adhesion and aggregation.” Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 2003; 302:480-83.
7. Wu C, Ko F, Huang T, Teng C. “Mechanisms-regulated platelet spreading after initial platelet contact with collagen.” Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 1996; 220:388-93.
8. Jobling J, Eyre L. “Haemostasis, blood platelets and coagulation.” Anaesthesia Intensive Care Med. 2013; 14 (2):51-53.
9. Dai, T., Huang, Y., Tanaka, M. “Chitosan preparations for wounds and burns: antimicrobial and wound-healing effects.” National Institute of Health. 2011; 9(7):857-879.
NasoPore® Bioresorbable Nasal Dressing
NasoPore is an excellent dressing option for a wide range of nasal procedures.
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The support you need The options you want
We’ve created a range of NasoPore dressings—fast degrading, standard, firm and extra firm—that lets you provide the exact hemostasis, support and stability your patients and procedures require. Regardless of the NasoPore option you choose, the core benefits never vary.
Count on NasoPore to absorb drainage and bleeding and prevent adhesions by effectively stenting mucosal tissue structures and providing hemostasis through compression.
Performance and convenience
- Minimizes adhesions and edema
- Absorbs blood and fluid
- Separates and supports vital tissue structures
- Clears naturally—trauma free and comfortable for patients
- Easy to cut and manipulate during placement
- No mixing, moistening or other prep
Comfort and convenience for your patients
P = 0.02 On post-op days two and three, nasal cavities with NasoPore dressing were rated as having significantly less feeling of pressure than the side with no dressing.3
75% of patients couldn’t tell which nostril the dressing was in, a testament to the natural feel and comfort of NasoPore dressing.3
3K.G. Kastel et al. Rhinology 2014 Mar; 52(1):60-5
A NasoPore dressing to suit every need
NasoPore Fast Degrading
NasoPore FD clears 2x faster
Fragmentation may vary based on type of patient and surgery, amount of material inserted, and the type and manner of nasal rinsing.
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OtoPore® Bioresorbable Ear Dressing
OtoPore is an excellent dressing option for a wide range of outer and middle ear procedures.
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The support you need The options you want
Made of bioresorbable synthetic polymer, OtoPore ear dressings provide excellent post-operative structural support and hemostasis.
We offer various shapes, densities and sizes that adapt to your preferences and meet the needs of different anatomical placements.
OtoPore’s body-friendly formula fragments into natural components and clears through the Eustachian tube or mucosal flow.
Performance and convenience
- Provides hemostasis through compression
- Minimizes adhesions and edema
- Absorbs blood and fluid
- Separates and supports vital tissue structures
- Clears naturally—trauma free and comfortable for patients
- Easy to cut and manipulate during placement
- No mixing, moistening or other prep needed
OtoPore options for every need
