| abstract |
A sterile hemostatic composition, comprising: a continuous, biocompatible liquid phase comprising sterile thrombin; and a solid phase comprising particles of a biocompatible polymer suitable for use in hemostasis and which is substantially insoluble in said liquid phase, said continuous liquid phase comprising said solid phase and said sterile thrombin substantially homogeneously dispersed therethrough, wherein the The weight ratio of the particles of solid to liquid is from 1: 1 to 1:12 and said sterile thrombin comprises the enzymatic activity, and wherein the biocompatible polymer comprises gelatin and the liquid phase is aqueous. |