hemospray

Indications

• treatment of GI bleeding during GI endoscopy
  • upper GI bleed during upper GI endoscopy
  • lower GI bleed during lower GI endoscopy
  • can be used over large areas, including large tumors & ulcers

Contraindications

• variceal bleeding: esophageal varices, gastric varices
• GI fisutla
• high risk of intestinal perforation

Mechanism of action

• delivers a mineral powder to the bleeding site during GI endoscopy
• when the powder contacts blood, it creates a gel that forms a stable mechanical barrier that covers the bleeding
• stops bleeding within 5 minutes in 95% of cases
  • 20% experience rebleeding within 30 days (generally within 3 days)

Complications

• intestinal perforation (1%)

More general terms

• device (medical device)
• aerosol