PosiSep X

Expanding Intranasal Splints with Chitosan

PosiSep X is indicated for use as an intranasal splint intended to minimize bleeding and edema and to prevent adhesions between the septum and the nasal cavity. Promotes wound healing after ESS1,2,3,4 Expands to occupy space within the nasal cavity Dissolves naturally or can be easily removed with gentle irrigation and aspiration No mixing or prep time necessary Biocompatible - manufactured from naturally occuring Chitosan polymers

What is Chitosan?
Chitosan (ky-toe-san) comes from a substance known as chitin, an amino-polysaccharide removed from the powdered shells of crustaceans.

When PosiSep X is hydrated, it expands to prevent post-op adhesions

ORDERING INFORMATION - Rx Only

Part Number:
9210584 9210564

Description:
PosiSep X Intranasal Splint 0.6 x 2.0 5pk (US) PosiSep X Intranasal Splint 0.5 x 1.5 5pk (US)

How Supplied:
PosiSep X are packaged five (5) sterile, single use units per carton. One (1) sterile unit contains one (1) Intranasal Splint. PosiSep X is terminally sterilized by gamma irradiation.

For more information, please contact an ENT representative at 800.773.4301

Athanasiadis T, Beule AG, Robinson BH, et al. Effects of a novel chitosan gel on mucosal wound healing following endoscopic sinus surgery in a sheep model of chronic rhinosinusitis. Laryngoscope 2008;118:10881094; 2Valentine R, Athanasiadis T, Moratti S, et al. The efficacy of a novel chitosan gel on hemostasis after endoscopic sinus surgery in a sheep model of chronic rhinosinusitis. Am J Rhinol Allergy 2009; 23:71-75; 3Valentine R, Athanasiadis T, Moratti S. Hanton L, Robinson S, Wormald P-J. The efficacy of a novel chitosan gel on hemostasis and wound healing after endoscopic sinus surgery. Am J Rhinol Allergy 2010; 24:70-75;4Valentine R, Wormald PJ, Nasal dressings after endoscopic sinus surgery: what and why? Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery 2010;18:4448.
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Distributed by GYRUS ENT, L.L.C.

2925 Appling Road, Bartlett, TN 38133 800.262.3540

For a complete listing of sales and distribution locations visit www.olympusamerica.com

2011 Gyrus ACMI. All rights reserved. and Trademarks and Registered Trademark, respectively, of Olympus and Gyrus ACMI, Inc. or their affiliated entities in the U.S. and/or other countries of the world. PosiSep is a trademark of Hemostasis, LLC. PosiSep is distributed for Hemostasis, LLC. For detailed information regarding indications for use, contraindications, warnings and precautions, see Instructions for Use.

2011-12

REV AA 70609032

Advancing Intranasal Splints with Chitosan

PosiSep is indicated for use as intranasal splint intended to minimize bleeding and edema and to prevent adhesions between the septum and the nasal cavity. Promotes wound healing after ESS1,2,3,4 Transforms from a sponge into a gel shortly after insertion Dissolves naturally or is easily removed with gentle irrigation and aspiration Conforms to nasal anatomy No mixing or additional prep time necessary Biocompatible - manufactured from naturally occuring Chitosan polymers

What is Chitosan?
Chitosan (ky-toe-san) comes from a substance known as chitin, an amino-polysaccharide removed from the powdered shells of crustaceans.

When PosiSep is hydrated, its smooth gel action separates sinus mucosal tissue.

ORDERING INFORMATION - Rx Only

Part Number:
9210574 9210554

Description:
PosiSep Intranasal Splint 0.6 x 2.0 5pk (US) PosiSep Intranasal Splint 0.5 x 1.5 5pk (US)

How Supplied:
PosiSep is packaged five (5) sterile, single use units per carton. One (1) sterile unit contains one (1) Intranasal Splint. PosiSep is terminally sterilized by gamma irradiation.

For more information, please contact an ENT representative at 800.773.4301

Athanasiadis T, Beule AG, Robinson BH, et al. Effects of a novel chitosan gel on mucosal wound healing following endoscopic sinus surgery in a sheep model of chronic rhinosinusitis. Laryngoscope 2008;118:10881094; 2Valentine R, Athanasiadis T, Moratti S, et al. The efficacy of a novel chitosan gel on hemostasis after endoscopic sinus surgery in a sheep model of chronic rhinosinusitis. Am J Rhinol Allergy 2009; 23:71-75; 3Valentine R, Athanasiadis T, Moratti S. Hanton L, Robinson S, Wormald P-J. The efficacy of a novel chitosan gel on hemostasis and wound healing after endoscopic sinus surgery. Am J Rhinol Allergy 2010; 24:70-75;4Valentine R, Wormald PJ, Nasal dressings after endoscopic sinus surgery: what and why? Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery 2010;18:4448.
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Distributed by GYRUS ENT, L.L.C.

2925 Appling Road, Bartlett, TN 38133 800.262.3540

For a complete listing of sales and distribution locations visit www.olympusamerica.com

2011 Gyrus ACMI. All rights reserved. and Trademarks and Registered Trademark, respectively, of Olympus and Gyrus ACMI, Inc. or their affiliated entities in the U.S. and/or other countries of the world. PosiSep is a trademark of Hemostasis, LLC. PosiSep is distributed for Hemostasis, LLC. For detailed information regarding indications for use, contraindications, warnings and precautions, see Instructions for Use.