Monday, May 19, 2008

Celox


CELOX is an innovative new hemostat designed to bond with specific sites which are present on the surface of red blood cells and platelets to make a gel like clot /plug. This process is totally different from the body’s normal clotting mechanisms. CELOX is a proprietary blend of materials covered by 3 international patent applications.
CELOX contains a natural marine polymer, Chitosan.
Chitosan is a highly purified polysaccharide derivative of shrimp shells.
Chitosan is used widely and is in such products as bandages, medical devices diet aids and some cosmetics. It is an approved food ingredient.

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