A sterile, non-bioabsorbable device made of mineral and/or synthetic polymer components (e.g., smectite, potassium ferrate/hydrophilic polymer) intended for application to a bleeding external epithelial wound [i.e., skin wound or gastrointestinal (GI) mucosa wound] to facilitate local haemostasis through formation of a sealant and/or clot acceleration; it may also be intended to absorb bodily fluids. It is available in various forms (e.g., powder, gel, impregnated gauze) intended to be applied directly or endoscopically to the wound temporarily; it does not contain an antimicrobial agent. Disposable devices to assist application may be included. This is a single-use device.
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