Equicel -Silk Absorbable hemostatic gauze, Oxidized regenerated cellulose with hemostatic effect. Made from cotton/silk. Suitable for all types of surgery. Shelf life 3 years. Store under 30 °C CE Class III registered. Equicel is prepared by oxidising a suitable form of cellulose from natural cotton. This is followed by additional processes to obtain a pure and high-quality form of oxidised and regenerated cellulose. It is strong, and although a slight discoloration may occur with age, this does not affect performance. Equicel is immediately available for use in the operating theatre and does not require any sterilization by dry heat or autoclaving. Equicel can be sutured or cut without fraying. The products are double-packed, double-sterile. Due to its neutral pH, Equicel does not inactivate thrombin. With Equicel, hemostasis is achieved within a few minutes. Once implanted into tissue, Equicel is fully resorbed, independent of the circumstances.