Synthesia, a.s.
Synthesia, a.s., SBU Nitrocellulose, BU Oxycellulose
- Address: Semtín 103, CZ 530 02 Pardubice
- ID no.: 60108916
- Tel.: +420 466 824 503, +420 466 824 502
- Fax: +420 466 822 958
- E-mail: oxycellulose@oxycellulose.eu
- Web: www.okcel.eu, www.synthesia.eu
Synthesia, a.s. is a major European manufacturer active in the area of speciality chemicals, backed up by more than 95 years of tradition. From the medical point of view, Synthesia is a direct leading Czech manufacturer of oxidized cellulose based haemostatic products, which are being used in biomedical segment with particular focus on professional surgery. Our production is certified according to ISO 13485. Products are marketed under the registered OKCEL® trademark and are available either in textile or powder form in various sizes and shapes.
Products of textile forms are professional haemostats designed to control internal bleeding during a wide range of surgical procedures, including minimally invasive procedures. These products are classified as a medical device of class III and are certified with CE mark, they fully comply with USP parameters. Haemostasis is achieved within 1,5 minutes in average, the product is perfectly accepted by organism and absorbed in most cases within 14 days. Thanks to protection against infection, OKCEL® products help with the tissue regeneration and thus enhance the healing effect. The textile form is produced by selective oxidation of high quality extra long staple cotton and thanks to this natural origin, OKCEL® products do not cause allergic reactions. OKCEL® haemostats are packed in a sealed primary and secondary package which provides an outstanding resistance to microbial penetration and superior protection over a whole shelf life period.
The powder product is a component for manufacturing final haemostats in a form of spray or films that are used to stop bleeding, particularly in first aid situations to treat small cuts, abrasions and scrapes.
Key OKCEL® products parameters:
- Wide portfolio range
- Natural raw material
- Usage in capillary, venous and arteriolar bleeding
- Stop bleeding within 1,5 minutes in average
- Biocompatible
- Biodegradable
- Resorbable in most cases within 14 days
- Antimicrobial effect
- Easy (re)positioning on the tissue
- Easy handling
- Outstanding protection of the used packaging against microbial penetration
OKCEL® products are available in following forms:
Textile Form
- OKCEL® H-T – original textile form of oxidized cellulose
- OKCEL® H-D – heavy duty textile form of oxidized cellulose for more intensive bleeding
- OKCEL® F – cotton wool form of oxidized cellulose intended for usage in irregularly shaped or difficult to access areas
Powder form
- OKCEL® Ca-L – calcium salt of oxidized cellulose