Which product resorbs in 6-8 weeks?

• A. Tisseel
• B. Floseal
• C. PerClot
• D. Surgicel SNoW

Answer: (B)

Resorption time is how long a hemostatic product stays in tissue before the body breaks it down. Floseal, a gelatin-thrombin matrix, is designed to remain long enough to support clot stability and then gradually be absorbed. Its typical resorption window is about 6-8 weeks, matching the period needed for tissue healing while avoiding long-term residue.

Tisseel is a fibrin sealant that binds tissue quickly and is generally resorbed faster, usually within days to a couple of weeks, so it doesn’t fit the 6-8 week window. PerClot is a starch-based hemostat that tends to be absorbed more quickly as well, often within days. Surgicel SNoW, an oxidized cellulose product, is commonly resorbed in roughly 4-6 weeks, with some variability, but it doesn’t align as cleanly with the 6-8 week timeframe as Floseal.