FDA approves Ethicon’s sealant patch for bleeding control during adult liver surgery

The FDA has approved the expanded indication for EVARREST Fibrin Sealant Patch from Ethicon.

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The expand indication allows the patch to be used for the control of bleeding during adult liver surgery. EVARREST is a novel, bioabsorbable hemostat designed to offer hemostatic efficacy, adherence and mechanical strength.

Clinical studies have found the sealant patch to be more than 94 percent effective in controlling bleeding.

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