Bonewax – ORIWAX is a mixture of beeswax, paraffin, and isopropyl palmitate, a wax-softening agent. It is opaque and has a waxy odour. It’s indicated for use in the control of bleeding from bone surfaces during surgical procedures.
It achieves local hemostasis of bone by acting as a mechanical (tamponade) barrier. It does not act biochemically and is non-absorb-able. It is available sterile in individual foil envelopes, each containing 2.5 g and packed in an individually sealed overwrap. It is sterilized by Gamma radiation.
Packets should be opened just prior to use to minimize the possibility of contamination and excessive drying and should be used immediately. The Surgical Wax should not be re-sterilized or subjected to excessive heat. It is opaque and has a waxy odour. It’s indicated for use in the control of bleeding from bone surfaces and use in Wound Closure.
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Material
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Beeswax, Paraffin & Isopropyl Palmitate
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Color
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Opaque
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Absorption
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Minimally Resorbable
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Sterilization
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Gamma Radiation
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Shelf Life
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5 Years
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Product Characteristics
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Helps Local Haemostasis By Functioning Like A Mechanical Barrier & Is Biochemically Inert.
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Packaging
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In Aluminium Foil Packages
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Code No
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OS 810 (Sterilized Bone Wax 2.5g )
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Uses
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Orthopaedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Thoracic Surgery (Sternum, Ribs), Traumatology, Maxillofacial Surgery (Facial Bones), Thoracic Surgery, Dental, Oral And Maxillary-Face Surgery.
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Bone wax has no intrinsic pharmacological properties. The haemostatic effect is mechanically produced by occlusion of the intraosseous blood vessels.
