Introduction

It is a cost effective, biocompatible as well as biodegradable haemostat which is prepared by subjecting the pure fibrin paste, obtained by masticating purified, bleached fibrin with optional treatment with crosslinkers, to freezing, lyophilisation followed by sterilization. The sponge has potential use as a dressing aid in the treatment of various wounds of diversified nature including external injury, cut, burn and even ulcers in animal as well as human being. It may also be used for surgical applications. It prevents loss of electrolyte from the wound site, absorbs any blood/serum oozing out of the wound and also prevents any infection in the wound.The uniqueness of the process lies in the economic utilization of crude fibrin, which is otherwise thrown as waste, thereby making wealth out of waste.

Machinery / Equipments: Blender, drier, pulveriser

Raw Materials: Crude fibrin

Status Of Commercialization : Yet to be licensed, Indian patent applied

Techno Economics: 1000 sponges of 1000cubic centimeters/day; Optimum investment Rs. 15,00,000.

For further information please contact:

Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI),
Director
Adyar
Chennai 600020
Tamil Nadu,
India