How to Use VETIGEL

VETIGEL^® is a flowable hemostatic hydrogel designed specifically for animal health. VETIGEL^® is​ comprised of algae-and fungi-derived biopolymers. Its components are sodium alginate, poly (N-acetyl-​D-glucosamine, D-glucosamine), and water.  

VETIGEL^® stops bleeding in seconds by ionically cross-linking and forming a non-porous mechanical barrier. The body’s natural clot does not incorporate into the gel.

VETIGEL^® is absorbable and intended to absorb within weeks of application, while minor residuals may take longer to absorb. If removed​, VETIGEL^® does not disrupt the fibrin patch, unlike other hemostatic products where surface clots may get​ incorporated and lead to a bleeding reoccurrence when removed.  

VETIGEL^® can be used on a variety of procedures, including but not limited to: Dental extractions, oral mass removals, abdominal and thoracic mass removals, soft organ biopsies, enucleations, spays and neuters, amputations, venous and arterial bleeds, epistaxis, cholecystectomies, catheterization, lacerations, laminectomies/hemi-laminectomies, and ear and tail docking.

VETIGEL^®’s mechanism of action is mechanical and occurs independently of the patient’s clotting​ process. VETIGEL^® creates a strong, adhesive mechanical barrier at the wound site that will maintain​ hemostatic effect while it remains in contact with the wound. VETIGEL^® is recommended to be left in​ place in patients with coagulopathy as there may not be a strong endogenous clot.​

VETIGEL^® is comprised of sodium alginate dissolved in water with solid particles of poly (N-acetyl-D-​glucosamine, D-glucosamine) dispersed in it. In two limited studies, use of VETIGEL^® was not shown to​ result in a clinically significant increase in adhesion formation as compared to existing standards of care.​

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