Arista™

Manufacturer: Other

Arista AH is a natural composition, synthesized from a purified plant polymer and free of all biological components. As such it is non-toxic, non-irritating, non-hemolytic and non-mutagenic. Arista AH reaches its maximum volume immediately upon contact with blood or other fluids. In clinical studies, Arista AH has produced no adverse reactions. It is non-immunogenic, fully biocompatible and readily absorbed in tissue in 24 to 48 hours.

Unlike other surgical hemostats, Arista AH:

• Is fully and safely ABSORBABLE
within 24 to 48 hours (minimum absorption time for other surgical hemostats is typically 3 to 8 weeks)
• Contains NO HUMAN OR ANIMAL components
• Does not serve as a Nidus for infection or granuloma formation
• Is ready INSTANTLY, requiring NO PREPARATION TIME
• Is CELL SAVER COMPATIBLE††

MPH Technology

MPH (Microporous Polysaccharide Hemospheres) represents a new process for effecting almost instantaneous hemostasis at wound sites, even in the presence of profuse bleeding. The technology consists of an engineered biopolymer, microporous particle, with a controlled pore size, which is designed to act as a sieve to dehydrate the blood and thus serve to accelerate the natural clotting process.

Using this technology, clotting has been demonstrated to initiate within as little as 30 seconds to one minute, compared to as much as 30 minutes required by traditional hemostats. Applied topically, MPH gels rapidly with no tissue irritation, creating a protected environment for hemostasis and healing.

The particles, or “beads,” are derived from plant-based biomaterials with an extensive history of use in humans. The final packaged material is stable, bio-inert and sterile. Following is a summary of the benefits of the technology.