NOVATECH - STERITALC
INDICATIONS
- Chronic pleurisies, principally malignant
- Spontaneous pneumothorax
According to the literature, talc is more efficient than Bleomycine and cyclines1). It appears that talc is the best sclerosis product available and can be used even after the application of other agents has failed.
FEATURES
- Produced for medical purposes only (talcum pleurodesis)
- Guaranteed asbestos free
- Sterile
- Free of endotoxines
- Graded talc perfectly controlled granulometry avoiding any migration as shown by Pr ASTOUL etal.2), Marseilles, France
- Suitable for all pleurodesis indications, it is non-soluble and induces permanent pleurodesis
- Compared with Cyclines, STERITALC® is more effective and less painful. Any pain ocurring can be reduced according to doctor‘s decision, for example by using Xylocaine 1% in the pleura or in the slurry.
- Complies with the regulations of the European Pharmacopoeia (3rd edition): STERITALC® is a phar-maceutical talc of a lamellar structure which is stable and insert physically, chemically and biolo-gically.
| REF | Description | Size |
|---|---|---|
|
16903 |
STERITALC® F2 sterile, 2g of STERITALC® in a vial 1 vial / pouch, 24 pouches / carton |
2gm |
|
16913 |
STERITALC® F4 sterile, 4 g of STERITALC® in a vial 1 vial / pouch, 24 pouches / carton |
4gm |
|
16863 |
STERITALC® PF3 with Poudrage Kit |
3gm |
The dose varies from 3 to 6 grams for malignant pleural effusion and generally does not exceed 2g for spontaneous pneumothorax. Individual doses according to physician’s decision.
STERITALC® comes in three pharmaceutical forms allowing different ways of application:
VIAL F2, F4
For physicians preferring to use talc in bulk, a line of talc in vials is available, which can be used for slurry as well as talc poudrage.
SPRAY (AEROSOL)
One box contains two pouches each containing one ready to use 3g STERITALC® aerosol and one canulla. To be used for talc poudrage procedures.
SPRAY PF4
Safe handling and storage. Unlike the Spray (Aerosol), STERITALC® PF4’s propellant is air. For this reason it is not considered an IATA dangerous good.
Pulverisation at room temperature: No risk of hypothermia or local necrosis due to extremely low gas release temperature. Can be used for talc poudrage or slurry.
