What is TachoSil used for?

TachoSil is a fibrin sealant patch indicated for use with manual compression in adult and pediatric patients as an adjunct to hemostasis in cardiovascular and hepatic surgery when control of bleeding by standard surgical techniques (such as suture, ligature or cautery) is ineffective or impractical.

Is TachoSil a medical device?

TachoSil is a surgical patch used by medical professionals for bleeding control.

What is the absorption time of TachoSil?

TachoSil will be enzymatically degraded and safely absorbed by the body within 12 weeks of application.

Where is TachoSil manufactured?

Linz, Austria
Under the agreement, Corza has acquired the assets and licences that support the development and commercialisation of TachoSil. Takeda will continue to maintain the ownership of TachoSil’s manufacturing facility located in Linz, Austria.

How do fibrin sealants work?

Composed primarily of fibrinogen and thrombin, fibrin sealant acts by mimicking the final stage of the natural clotting mechanism to form a fibrin clot that is broken down by fibrinolysis and reabsorbed naturally over the course of several days.

Who makes TachoSil?

Takeda
TachoSil and the TachoSil logo are registered trademarks of Takeda AS, and are used under license.

Is TachoSil a fibrin sealant?

TachoSil is a fibrin sealant patch indicated for use with manual compression in adult and pediatric patients as an adjunct to hemostasis in cardiovascular and hepatic surgery, when control of bleeding by standard surgical techniques (such as suture, ligature or cautery) is ineffective or impractical.

Who owns TachoSil?

Osaka, JAPAN, February 1, 2021 – Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) (“Takeda”) today announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of TachoSil® Fibrin Sealant Patch (“TachoSil®”) to Corza Health, Inc.

What is tisseel fibrin sealant?

Indications. Hemostasis: Tisseel is a fibrin sealant indicated for use as an adjunct to hemostasis in adult and pediatric patients (>1 month of age) undergoing surgery when control of bleeding by conventional surgical techniques (such as suture, ligature, and cautery) is ineffective or impractical.

Why is fibrin glue used?

Fibrin glue is a biodegradable and absorbable biological agent, which is widely used in abdominal operations to close the wound, reduce leakage and bleeding, promote wound healing, and prevent adhesion.