Okcel
Oxidised Cellulose Haemostats
Next Generation Haemostats
Okcel is an oxidised cellulose haemostat manufactured by the chemical experts Synthesia in the Czech Republic. Okcel comes in four formats, H-T (Original), H-D (Heavy Duty), F (Cotton Wool, non-woven form) and S (Strengthened Cotton Wool). Okcel has been used in surgery for over 20 years and has been used in over 3 million surgical procedures
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Faster haemostasis
Okcel can generate haemostasis within minutes, faster than other oxidised cellulose products on the market
Easier to Position
Okcel can be used in open and minimal invasive surgery and is easier to position than traditional haemostats
More Absorbent
Okcel is more absorbent that traditional haemostats due to the higher surface area of the product
Fully Absorbed in 21 days
Okcel can be left in situ where it is fully absorbed by the body in 21 days without any left over residues
Okcel H-T
Okcel H-T is a textile material made from long, natural staple cotton. This knitted version of the absorbable haemostatic material is of standard density. It is used to control capillary bleeding, as well as bleeding from smaller veins and arterioles during surgery and minimally invasive procedures
Okcel H-D
Okcel H-D is a knitted textile version of the absorbable haemostatic material that is thicker, denser and more effective. It is suitable for stopping and controlling the diffusion of higher volumes of blood and bleeding from veins and arterioles during surgical procedures when it is not possible to use ligation or other conventional methods to stop bleeding
Okcel F
Okcel F is a non-woven, multi-layered fibrous version of the absorbable haemostatic material that is more lightweight and extremely flexible. It is used to achieve haemostasis over large areas, for surface applications and in hard to reach places
Okcel S
Okcel S is a strengthened, non-woven cotton wool form of oxidised cellulose, offering superior handling, higher absorbency and is designed for use in laparoscopic surgery. The properties of Okcel S mean it does not stick to instruments, it’s easy to pass through the laparoscopic portal and has no memory effect. The two smaller sizes of Okcel S are also vacuum sealed, condensing the size of the product, allowing for easier passage in laparoscopic surgery. The product then naturally increases in size when exposed to air. Okcel S has the indication to control capillary, venous and arteriolar bleeding
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Okcel Case Study
Major Cardiac Foundation Trust Saves Over £350,000
A Major Cardiac NHS Foundation Trust adopted Okcel in 2014 after being made aware of the huge savings that could be achieved by switching from the most commonly used oxidised cellulose haemostat to the Okcel alternative. The Cardiac
Hospital and International Centre of Excellence have a large requirement for the cotton wool form of Okcel, Okcel F, due to the nature of Cardiac Surgery. Okcel F offers faster haemostasis, more accurate placement and increased adaptability
over the original form of the product. Between 2014 – 2018, the Major Cardiac Trust has saved over £350,000 from the previous provider and continue to save over £90,000 a year.
Savings are calculated using the official NHS Supply Chain catalogues from the 2014 – 2018 editions
Which Oxidised Cellulose Haemostat do you need?
Compare the four different Okcel’s to see which one you need
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| Okcel F |
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