Medtronic just released its new NovaShield Injectable Nasal Packing and Stent for functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). The product is made from chitosan, a polysaccharide derived from the shells of crustaceans, and is in the form of an injectable gel.
Following FESS surgery, it is placed in the sinus or nasal cavities to control infection, prevent bleeding, and keep things from sticking together, promoting optimal healing and hopefully improving long term outcomes. It breaks up and is easy to remove, unlike gauzes and sponges that are commonly used.
Product page: NovaShield Injectable Nasal Packing and Nasal Stent…
Press release: Medtronic Launches NovaShield(TM) Injectable Nasal Packing and Stent for Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)…