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Tisseel VH S/D TM

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Active ingredients: human thrombin + calcium chloride, aprotinin + factor xiii + fibrinogen

Brand name

(ARTG)

: TISSEEL VH S/D (frozen) fibrin sealant syringe

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What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

TISSEL is indicated: - as adjunct to haemostasis during surgical procedures, when control of bleeding by conventional surgical techniques is ineffective or impractical; and - as a sealant as an adjunct for closure of colostomies. - as a sealant and/or adhesive for use in autologous chrondrocyte implantation (ACI) or matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation (MACI) procedures. - for mesh fixation in non-iatrogenic abdominal wall hernia repair, as an alternative to sutures, staples or tacks.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.

Component :

  • Solution
  • Topical
  • Tisseel is presented in a prefilled double-chamber syringe package with one set of sterile accessory devices (duo set), under deep-frozen state. The syringe is designed for simultaneous application of the Sealer protein Sol & Thrombin Sol

Component :

  • Solution
  • Topical
  • Tisseel is presented in a prefilled double-chamber syringe package with one set of sterile accessory devices (duo set), under deep-frozen state. the syringe is designed for simultaneous application of the sealer protein sol & thrombin sol.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below minus 18 degrees Celsius (deep freeze)
  • Protect from Light
  • Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is Not Scheduled.

  • 10 mL ( 5 mL sealer protein solution + 5 mL thrombin solution) pack
  • 2.0 mL (1mL sealer protein solution + 1mL thrombin solution) pack
  • 4 mL (2 mL sealer protein solution + 2 mL thrombin solution) pack

Over 65 ?

(AHT)

This medicine contains the active ingredients:

If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient human thrombin + calcium chloride

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

For the active ingredient aprotinin + factor xiii + fibrinogen

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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