The Chitogel Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Kit consists of the following components: - Sealed vial containing 350mg Dextran Aldehyde Powder- Sealed vial containing 12ml Sodium Phosphate Buffer Solution- Sealed vial containing 12ml Chitosan Succinamide Solution- Fluid dispensing connector- Two (2) mixing cannulae- Malleable cannulae- Two (2) 20ml sterile luer lock syringeThe Chitogel Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Kit is used during nasal surgery. The components in the Chitogel Kit are mixed by the physician using the two 20 ml sterile syringe and cannulae provided. The pre-measured components mix to form the biodegradable gel. Once the components are mixed and create the gel, the physician applies the gel to the target area using the malleable cannula and thereby creating a nasal packing.All components are provide sterile and are for single use only.
A bioabsorbable device intended to be placed via a nostril into the nasal cavity after surgery or trauma to help minimize bleeding by tamponade effect, prevent adhesions between the mucosal surfaces, and/or provide support to the surrounding tissues during the healing period. It is made of non-animal source material which chemically degrades after about 3 – 4 weeks and is absorbed via natural body processes, or it may be removed at the discretion of the physician. This is a single-use device.