Fibrin sealants are a type of surgical tissue adhesive derived from human and animal blood products. The ingredients in these sealants interact during application to form a stable clot composed of a...
They speed up the formation of a stable clot; they can be applied to very small blood vessels and to areas that are difficult to reach with conventional sutures; they reduce the amount of blood lost...
The thrombin and fibrinogen are freeze-dried and packaged in vials that must be warmed before use. The two ingredients are then dissolved in separate amounts of water.