The Nexpowder™* endoscopic hemostasis system is a powder that can be sprayed to an ulcer site, applying an endoscopic hemostatic agent. As a hydrophilic biocompatible adhesive material, it is composed of succinic anhydride (ε-poly-(L-lysine)) and oxidized dextran. The Nexpowder™* system forms the adhesive gel after making contact with the water or blood by reversible crosslinking. Crosslinked gel helps prevent bleeding, loss of body fluid and contamination of the ulcer site by adhering to the bleeding site in the gastrointestinal tract and then gel degrades within 1 day to 3 days.1,2,3
Instructional video
Dr. Beyna's experience with Nexpowder™*
Nexpowder™* case to prevent rebleeding
Giovanni di Napoli - President of Gastrointestinal at Medtronic
Dr. Don Haeng Lee - CEO at Next Biomedical, Co., LTD. Professor, Div. of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Inha University
The Nexpowder™* endoscopic hemostasis system is used for most types of GI bleeding. The device is applied during an endoscopic procedure and can cover ulcer or bleeding sites. The device is not intended for use in patients with variceal bleeding.
Because the Nexpowder™* system includes lactose, it is contraindicated in patients who have galactose intolerance, lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption and they would be atrisk of having a nausea, bloating, and diarrhea. Because the Nexpowder™* system includes Brilliant Blue FCF, it must not be used in patients with known hypersensitivity to brilliant blue FCF.
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